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Russia Engages with All Political Forces in Syria, Prioritizes Security of Bases and Missions

Dec 11, 2024, 09:06 AM

The Russian Foreign Ministry, through spokesperson Maria Zakharova, has confirmed that Russia maintains contacts with all political forces currently present in Syria. This statement comes amidst ongoing security concerns for Russian citizens and facilities in the country. Russia is holding a meeting of its operational headquarters to address these security issues. The Kremlin has emphasized the utmost importance of ensuring the safety of its bases and diplomatic missions in Syria, with the goal of stabilizing the situation there as soon as possible. Zakharova also highlighted the dramatic situation in Syria, stressing the need to prevent it from turning tragic. The Russian government's priority is to secure its interests in the region, despite the lack of high-level contacts between Russia and the United States regarding Syria.