Russia ‘Gravely Concerned’ About Turkish Advance in Syria
The Foreign Ministry of Russia on Wednesday expressed “grave
concern” regarding the movement of Turkish troops and Ankara-backed
Syrian opposition groups on Syrian territory, emphasizing that the
actions have not been approved by the legitimate Syrian government or
the UN Security Council.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has stated that the Turkish incursion undermines the "sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic." The Russian Foreign Ministry has stated that Turkish actions "could further complicate an already challenging military and political situation in Syria and negatively affect international efforts to devise a settlement platform that would ensure a more sustainable ceasefire, uninterrupted humanitarian access and would provide a solid foundation for conciliation and overcoming the crisis in this country.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has stated that the Turkish incursion undermines the "sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic." The Russian Foreign Ministry has stated that Turkish actions "could further complicate an already challenging military and political situation in Syria and negatively affect international efforts to devise a settlement platform that would ensure a more sustainable ceasefire, uninterrupted humanitarian access and would provide a solid foundation for conciliation and overcoming the crisis in this country.
"Russia calls on Ankara to put these objectives above immediate military
and tactical aims and refrain from steps that could further destabilise
the Syrian Arab Republic."
Turkey launched its "Euphrates Shield" operation on August 24 in Syria.
It has so far resulted in the seizure of a 56-mile corridor within Syria
near the Turkish border, between the cities of Azaz and Jarabulus.
Turkey plans further expansion of the zone.
According to political analyst Alexander Mercouris, who spoke on
Wednesday to Radio Sputnik's Loud & Clear host Brian Becker, Turkey
is attempting to create a safe zone in northeastern Syria to serve as a
base for jihadi groups supported by Washington and Ankara.
The US has
supplied Turkey with military hardware to carry out the operation.
Mercouris observed that Russia and the US have radically different views
on the future of Syria.
Turkish army tanks make their way towards the Syrian border town of
Jarablus, Syria August 24, 2016.
Political analyst Mark Sleboda added that the US continues to demand
regime change in Syria, while the Russian position supports the current
government.
US President Barack Obama said "gaps of trust" continue to prevent the
US and Russia from reaching a ceasefire agreement on Syria, following a
meeting between the two sides at the G20 summit in China.
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