Zakharova said Moscow’s position “remains unchanged,” emphasizing that terrorism is a global challenge requiring coordinated responses with the international community, UN bodies and the African Union.
“Russia is prepared to continue providing the necessary assistance to its Nigerian partners,” she said, noting that Nigeria’s armed forces and security agencies have accumulated “significant experience in effectively countering terrorist threats.”
She said civilians — particularly women and children — continue to bear the brunt of attacks carried out by armed groups targeting communities, government institutions and security personnel.
Nigeria continues to grapple with violence from groups such as Boko Haram, which has operated from Borno State since 2002 and remains active despite heavy losses inflicted by the military in 2015.
In recent months, renewed attacks on schools have forced authorities to close several institutions across northern states. Earlier this month, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu canceled a planned trip to South Africa for the G20 summit due to heightened security concerns.