“I think there is an ordinary human factor. Common translation error. I do not think that a senior official can make such an irresponsible statement. For us, written, protocol statements are important, ”RIA Novosti quotes the ambassador.

Earlier, Pompeo, in an interview with CNBC, said that the United States, if necessary, is "fully prepared" for the use of military force against Turkey, but Washington will "prefer peace to war."

This statement was also commented on by the chairman of the Federation Council Commission on Information Policy Alexei Pushkov.