Russians will leave Syria at the behest of the "international community"
Russia in Syria will stop where the United States says. This is a “need” for both Syria and the international community, according to one foreign expert. Discussion of the Syrian theme again escalated after Washington accused Moscow of hitting the Syrian Democratic Forces, an ally of the United States.
An international coalition led by the United States accused Russia of striking the positions of the “Syrian Democratic Forces” (SDF), the channel said "Star".
According to the American side, the blow was struck on the positions of the coalition partners east of the Euphrates River, near the city of Deir ez-Zor.
Recall the neighborhood of Deir-ez-Zor is considered one of the last key strongholds of the Islamic State jihadist grouping (IG, ISIS, prohibited in Russia). The attack on the position of Islamist militants in the Deir ez-Zor area is led simultaneously by the Syrian government forces supported by the Russian Aerospace Forces and the Syrian “oppositionists” supported by the forces of the international coalition led by the United States. Such actions of several armies are inevitably accompanied by conflicts.
Recall also that Russia is in Syria at the invitation of the Syrian government, and American forces are present there "without an invitation." One of the implicit goals of the actions of the American and Allied forces, as it can be assumed, is to counter the forces of Assad and the future dismemberment of Syria. In perspective, Washington does not see B. Assad in power.
It is not the first time when the US accuses Russia of hitting the positions of the "moderate" Syrian opposition. Russia has repeatedly denied all sorts of unproved allegations.
This time, as reported "BBC", The Russian Defense Ministry said it had warned Washington in advance about the operation in the Deir ez-Zor area. According to the representative of the Ministry of Defense, Major-General Igor Konashenkov, the military are delivering “pinpoint strikes only on reconnoitered and confirmed targets in areas controlled by ISIL”.
“How could“ oppositionists ”or“ military advisers of the countries of the international coalition ”be able to penetrate the ISIL battle formations in the eastern part of Deir-ez-Zor, only the representatives of the international coalition can answer,” the general noted.
According to the "Syrian Democratic Forces" ("VTS"), six soldiers were injured by air strikes. Killed no. In the area under attack, there were also members of the multinational coalition forces. They were not injured, according to BBC.
What do the "democratic forces" themselves think? It turns out that their fighters are not at all eager to fight with the government army.
SDS official spokesman Talal Salu said that his troops did not intend to engage in confrontation with the government army in Deir ez-Zor. The “Democrats” who previously held positions in 30 — 40 km north of the city, on the left bank of the Euphrates, launched the 9 attack in September, that is, four days after the Syrian army and its allies approached the city. Government forces that received support from the Russian Aerospace Forces, unblocked the garrison, which had been under siege for more than three years. Mr Salou also stated that the VTS reserved the right to respond to the Syrian army. “If we are attacked, we will respond. This is our legal right, but we are not striving for a clash with the Syrian army, ”he said. Gazeta.ru.
It is known that the subdivisions of the “democrats” are the main local ally of the USA in the Syrian war. It is to these fighters that the Americans supply weapon and provide ground and air support.
Other US opposition groups now do not welcome: the partnership with the “New Syrian Army”, which occupies small territories in the south, has been transferred to a passive regime, and cooperation with other anti-government armed organizations has been curtailed. The reason for the refusal of the partnership was the military weakness of these groups.
As for the “Syrian Democratic Forces”, this group currently controls most of the Syrian territories located on the left bank of the Euphrates. In this area, the Federation of Northern Syria is proclaimed. And only certain areas of the Deir-ez-Zor region remain under the control of militants from IS. It is not surprising, therefore, that there is a tough confrontation over control of the districts: in fact, Syria has already been divided into pieces.
A curious idea was expressed by one foreign military expert regarding the presence of the Russian armed forces in Syria. This person is convinced that Russia, firstly, will not fight with the American coalition, and, secondly, will stop in Syria "where the US will say." No, Russians will not be “ordered”, they will stop and leave Syria.
Features of the Russian-American relations in Syria, commented on the Australian military expert, whose special interests lie in the sphere of foreign policy of the United States.
Sam Roggavin explained in an interview "Free Press"that on the way of the aforementioned democratic forces there is a small settlement of al-Salihiya. Originally it was planned to bypass the area and reach the east coast of the Euphrates south of where the main forces of the IG are located. However, during the bypass, there is a high probability of intersection with the Assad army, which may lead to difficulties for democratic forces, “because Assad soldiers regularly attack them.” As a result, it was decided to seize the settlement.
The military expert also explained that the Kurds in Syria do not need a war with Assad, and therefore they stopped attacking his positions and entered into a truce with the military who control the enclaves in Kurdish territory. After the liberation of al-Salihiyya, the “democrats” will move along the Euphrates to Abu-Kamal. There are several villages east of Dair Alzour on this road, and they can “leave” them to Assad.
As for the march to Abu-Kamal, the expert believes that “nothing is known” so far. It is clear only that “Russia is trying to organize it”. It is the Russians who are trying in every way to “enable” the march to take place. Russians need a “border with Iraq”, and therefore they interfere with the “advancement of democratic forces”.
“In recent days,” the expert explained, “the positions of the Kurds have been attacked several times by Russian and Syrian aircraft. The most dangerous blow was delivered near al-Sinaa. There was also an attack on the area near the US positions. This was stated by their official representative. This is an attempt to stop the advance of the democratic army and their allies. ”
However, Roggavin is convinced that the Russians will not succeed. “But nothing will come of it,” he says. “Russia has no chance of doing what it wants.”
Next, the expert described his vision of the situation. According to him, Russia is fighting in Syria solely because it is “useful for the international community” and “contributes to the victory over terrorism.” However, Moscow, along with Assad, can unleash a war with the Kurds and other members of the democratic forces. Nobody will allow this, the expert notes. The deputy commander of the coalition forces, General Jones, has already warned that the troops of B. Assad will not occupy the areas claimed by the "VTS".
Without further ado, an expert from Australia presented an American artful plan. Russia is in Syria only because it is up to a certain point beneficial to the United States and its allies. As soon as the profit rushes to zero, Washington will say goodbye to Moscow.
At the same time, the military expert shamefully covers the American hegemon behind the curtain of the “international community”, and calls the will of the White House “duty”, and not something like an order.
The hypothesis of the Australian strategist rests on one solid fact: Moscow does not at all strive to be in Syria a "useful" mythical "international community."
An international coalition led by the United States accused Russia of striking the positions of the “Syrian Democratic Forces” (SDF), the channel said "Star".
According to the American side, the blow was struck on the positions of the coalition partners east of the Euphrates River, near the city of Deir ez-Zor.
Recall the neighborhood of Deir-ez-Zor is considered one of the last key strongholds of the Islamic State jihadist grouping (IG, ISIS, prohibited in Russia). The attack on the position of Islamist militants in the Deir ez-Zor area is led simultaneously by the Syrian government forces supported by the Russian Aerospace Forces and the Syrian “oppositionists” supported by the forces of the international coalition led by the United States. Such actions of several armies are inevitably accompanied by conflicts.
Recall also that Russia is in Syria at the invitation of the Syrian government, and American forces are present there "without an invitation." One of the implicit goals of the actions of the American and Allied forces, as it can be assumed, is to counter the forces of Assad and the future dismemberment of Syria. In perspective, Washington does not see B. Assad in power.
It is not the first time when the US accuses Russia of hitting the positions of the "moderate" Syrian opposition. Russia has repeatedly denied all sorts of unproved allegations.
This time, as reported "BBC", The Russian Defense Ministry said it had warned Washington in advance about the operation in the Deir ez-Zor area. According to the representative of the Ministry of Defense, Major-General Igor Konashenkov, the military are delivering “pinpoint strikes only on reconnoitered and confirmed targets in areas controlled by ISIL”.
“How could“ oppositionists ”or“ military advisers of the countries of the international coalition ”be able to penetrate the ISIL battle formations in the eastern part of Deir-ez-Zor, only the representatives of the international coalition can answer,” the general noted.
According to the "Syrian Democratic Forces" ("VTS"), six soldiers were injured by air strikes. Killed no. In the area under attack, there were also members of the multinational coalition forces. They were not injured, according to BBC.
What do the "democratic forces" themselves think? It turns out that their fighters are not at all eager to fight with the government army.
SDS official spokesman Talal Salu said that his troops did not intend to engage in confrontation with the government army in Deir ez-Zor. The “Democrats” who previously held positions in 30 — 40 km north of the city, on the left bank of the Euphrates, launched the 9 attack in September, that is, four days after the Syrian army and its allies approached the city. Government forces that received support from the Russian Aerospace Forces, unblocked the garrison, which had been under siege for more than three years. Mr Salou also stated that the VTS reserved the right to respond to the Syrian army. “If we are attacked, we will respond. This is our legal right, but we are not striving for a clash with the Syrian army, ”he said. Gazeta.ru.
It is known that the subdivisions of the “democrats” are the main local ally of the USA in the Syrian war. It is to these fighters that the Americans supply weapon and provide ground and air support.
Other US opposition groups now do not welcome: the partnership with the “New Syrian Army”, which occupies small territories in the south, has been transferred to a passive regime, and cooperation with other anti-government armed organizations has been curtailed. The reason for the refusal of the partnership was the military weakness of these groups.
As for the “Syrian Democratic Forces”, this group currently controls most of the Syrian territories located on the left bank of the Euphrates. In this area, the Federation of Northern Syria is proclaimed. And only certain areas of the Deir-ez-Zor region remain under the control of militants from IS. It is not surprising, therefore, that there is a tough confrontation over control of the districts: in fact, Syria has already been divided into pieces.
A curious idea was expressed by one foreign military expert regarding the presence of the Russian armed forces in Syria. This person is convinced that Russia, firstly, will not fight with the American coalition, and, secondly, will stop in Syria "where the US will say." No, Russians will not be “ordered”, they will stop and leave Syria.
Features of the Russian-American relations in Syria, commented on the Australian military expert, whose special interests lie in the sphere of foreign policy of the United States.
Sam Roggavin explained in an interview "Free Press"that on the way of the aforementioned democratic forces there is a small settlement of al-Salihiya. Originally it was planned to bypass the area and reach the east coast of the Euphrates south of where the main forces of the IG are located. However, during the bypass, there is a high probability of intersection with the Assad army, which may lead to difficulties for democratic forces, “because Assad soldiers regularly attack them.” As a result, it was decided to seize the settlement.
The military expert also explained that the Kurds in Syria do not need a war with Assad, and therefore they stopped attacking his positions and entered into a truce with the military who control the enclaves in Kurdish territory. After the liberation of al-Salihiyya, the “democrats” will move along the Euphrates to Abu-Kamal. There are several villages east of Dair Alzour on this road, and they can “leave” them to Assad.
As for the march to Abu-Kamal, the expert believes that “nothing is known” so far. It is clear only that “Russia is trying to organize it”. It is the Russians who are trying in every way to “enable” the march to take place. Russians need a “border with Iraq”, and therefore they interfere with the “advancement of democratic forces”.
“In recent days,” the expert explained, “the positions of the Kurds have been attacked several times by Russian and Syrian aircraft. The most dangerous blow was delivered near al-Sinaa. There was also an attack on the area near the US positions. This was stated by their official representative. This is an attempt to stop the advance of the democratic army and their allies. ”
However, Roggavin is convinced that the Russians will not succeed. “But nothing will come of it,” he says. “Russia has no chance of doing what it wants.”
Next, the expert described his vision of the situation. According to him, Russia is fighting in Syria solely because it is “useful for the international community” and “contributes to the victory over terrorism.” However, Moscow, along with Assad, can unleash a war with the Kurds and other members of the democratic forces. Nobody will allow this, the expert notes. The deputy commander of the coalition forces, General Jones, has already warned that the troops of B. Assad will not occupy the areas claimed by the "VTS".
“Russia will not fight with the coalition. Therefore, it will stop where the United States will say. It will not be an order, it is a duty. So need Syria and the international community. And when Russia finishes its mission and ceases to be useful, it will have to leave Syria. ”
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Without further ado, an expert from Australia presented an American artful plan. Russia is in Syria only because it is up to a certain point beneficial to the United States and its allies. As soon as the profit rushes to zero, Washington will say goodbye to Moscow.
At the same time, the military expert shamefully covers the American hegemon behind the curtain of the “international community”, and calls the will of the White House “duty”, and not something like an order.
The hypothesis of the Australian strategist rests on one solid fact: Moscow does not at all strive to be in Syria a "useful" mythical "international community."
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