Russia's Anti-ISIL Operation Prompted Smear Campaign in World Media

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 On Tuesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry held an extraordinary briefing to discuss the international coverage of Russia's military operation in Syria.

Russia's anti-ISIL operation has prompted a smear campaign in the world media, the country's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Tuesday.
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 Speaking during a briefing in Moscow, Zakharova noted that Western claims that Russia kills civilians in Syria and attacks the moderate opposition were based on unconfirmed data and unnamed sources.

She went on to say that Moscow was surprised at British official statements alleging that Russia is waging an asymmetric war in Syria and committing a mistake.
"If it is a mistake, show us the facts proving that," she said. "This is how public opinion is shaped. The people who watch television believe these people and they believe it is a mistake," she added.

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