Lavrov on the situation in Syria

Lavrov on the situation in Syria:

▪️It is unacceptable to allow terrorists to seize land in Syria;

▪️Astana format ministers at a meeting in Doha called for dialogue between the parties in Syria, reaffirmed their commitment to its sovereignty;

▪️Russia is convinced that it is unacceptable to use terrorists for the purposes of any country, as is currently happening in Syria;

▪️Relations between Turkey and Syria must be normalized, Russia will do everything to facilitate this;

▪️It is necessary to urgently stop hostilities in Syria and implement UN Security Council Resolution 2254;

▪️The terrorist offensive in Syria was carefully and long-planned, is an attempt to change the balance of power in the republic;

▪️The Russian Federation will support the Syrian government, while at the same time advocating for dialogue with the opposition.