MESOP MIDEAST WATCH: MOSKAU & DIE SDF/PKK KURDEN IN SYRIEN

20.6.22 Die SDF, das sind zugleich die Partner der USA im Kampf gegen den IS.

“‘Alexander Lavrentiev, the Russian President’s special envoy to Syria, confirmed that Russia has attempted to integrate Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) militias into the Syrian Arab Army. (…)

 

“We told our Turkish colleagues that this could increase separatist sentiment among the Kurds and motivate them to establish a state. This is not in the interest of Syria, Turkey, Iran, or Russia,” Lavrentiev said.

“At the same time, Moscow is trying to persuade the Kurds to settle with Damascus, restore the unity of Syrian territory, and integrate SDF militias into the Syrian Arab Army. He said these actions would help prevent the deterioration of the situation in Syria. ”

syrianobserver.com

Laverntiev: Russian Efforts to Integrate SDF into Syrian Arab Army – The Syrian Observer

 

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