Saddam's death may worsen situation: Russia

Russian spokesman says Saddam Hussein's execution may aggravate the security situation in Iraq.

Saddam Hussein's execution may aggravate the security situation in Iraq and heighten ethnic tensions, Russia said on Saturday.

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"The situation in Iraq is heading to a worst-case scenario. The country is slipping into violence and is on the verge of a largescale civil conflict. Saddam Hussein's death can further aggravate the military-political situation and increase ethnic and religious tensions," a foreign ministry spokesman said.

He said Russia was ready to help reach a comprehensive settlement in Iraq both on the bilateral and multilateral basis.

Saddam Hussein was hanged in Baghdad on Saturday.