BEIRUT: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) affirmed his country's permanent commitment to supporting Lebanon's sovereignty and unity, a statement by Lebanon's presidency reported.

"No external interference should be allowed in Lebanon's internal affairs," Putin said in a letter delivered to Lebanese President Michel Aoun by Russian Ambassador to Lebanon Alexander Rudakov.

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