Posted on 12/26/2018 6:14:16 AM PST by McGruff
Russia’s Foreign Ministry says Moscow expects the Syrian government to take over the areas where the U.S. troops are currently deployed following their withdrawal.
The ministry’s spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, said at Wednesday’s briefing that the territories in eastern Syria should be handed over to the Syrian government in line with international law. She noted that Moscow is unaware of any details of the planned U.S. withdrawal from Syria, but added that the move would help peaceful settlement in Syria if implemented.
U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly announced the pullout from Syria last week, surprising allies and sparking the resignation of two of his top aides. The U.S. backed Kurdish-led forces in the oil-rich eastern Syria for four years, and its withdrawal will leave the area up for grabs.
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Syrians governing Syria. What a concept!
Oh no!!!! Wait until the Washington Post hears about the plans for Syria to INVADE the eastern part of Syria.
Trump will be Impeached now, FOR SURE !!!!!
What Russia is recommending here is in the best interests of the US too.
Stability is the singular, only interest we have in Syria.
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