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Russia’s Approach to Cross-Border Aid Delivery to Syria

... implementation of UNSC res. 2585, which envisaged an increase in cross-line deliveries of aid and more early recovery projects. Commenting on the recent UN Secretary-General report to the UNSC on humanitarian aid deliveries to Syria, Alexander Lavrentiev, Russia’s envoy to Syria, underlined that the UN has not done enough to meet the plan envisaged by the resolution 2585. This is why Russia sees no point in adopting a resolution no different from that of the year before. In his report , Antonio Guterres highlighted the obvious ...

15.07.2022

The Future of Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Syria: What is Russia’s Rationale?

... Damascus on humanitarian aid deliveries within the country across the lines. Moscow's position is explained by several factors. Maxim Suchkov: Russia in the Middle East: “Be with Us — and Remain Yourself” First and foremost, the situation on the ground changed everywhere in Syria, except Idlib. This is why Russia agreed to keep only Bab al-Hawa functioning to serve Idlib needs, but eventually, it insists that all cross-border deliveries have to be replaced with deliveries in accordance with the guiding principles of UNGA res. 46/182 (1991) — through ...

31.07.2020

A Scenario in Syria

What might be a “second option” for Russia in Syria? The situation around Russia in Syria is up for debate. No doubt, Russia would like to lead a reconstruction effort in Syria, in harmony with all relevant partners, including the UN, the EU, the USA, China, India, Turkey, Iran, Israel, the Sunni Arab states including the Golf Council ...

04.04.2019

Syrian Opposition in Moscow: Keeping the Political Settlement Train on the Right Track

... inclined to think more realistically. The current moment in the Syrian conflict, when conditions are being shaped to shift the focus of international efforts to the political settlement, has a special significance. The visit of the representatives of the Syrian High Negotiations Committee took place on the background of a noticeable activation of Russia’s bilateral and multilateral contacts with leading global and regional players (Germany, France, Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar). At the centre of intense discussions were such crucial issues for the future of Syria, as its political structure ...

30.10.2018

The End of OPCW-UN mechanism. What Stands Behind the Russian “No”?

..., Vasily Nebenzya, the Russian envoy, expressed his disagreement with its conclusion, saying that “there can be no other way after the JIM’s leadership disgraced itself with its fictitious investigation into the sarin use incident in Khan Shaykhun and signed off on baseless accusations against Syria.” According to Russia the report was filled with “omissions, inconsistencies and contradictions.” It also says the report does not follow standard procedures for an impartial inquiry as it relies on questionable testimonies provided by rebels and NGOs, some of which ...

20.06.2018

Syria Talks: Fear and Loathing in Geneva

... ally in Washington’s fight against ISIS. Both Russia and the US initially supported PYD’s presence at talks but the White House eventually changed its stance fearing the alienation of Turkey and the HNC. REUTERS/Abdalrhman Ismail Andrey Kortunov: What should Russia do to Solve the Syrian Crisis? The talks were clearly off to a bad start and the fact that they ended so abruptly did not come as a surprise to observers. Commenting on the suspension of talks Stefan De Mistura said that “after the first week of preparatory talks ...

05.02.2016

The Syrian Refugee Crisis. Can Brazil really afford to take 50,000 syrian refugees?

... source of human capital to fill skill positions that many Brazilians can't qualify for due to lack of education. Never mind that Syria is not even among the top 100 nations on the annual World Economic Forum survey of human capital that is published each ... ... Brazil is #78 on the World Economic Forum top 100, having dropped from #57 in 2014. China, which produces the I-Pad is #64. Russia holds down the #26 position. The United States comes in at #17 and the #1 nation on the 2015 World Economic Forum survey of human capital is Finland. Human capital ...

14.11.2015

Can Russia and the West Cooperate in Syria?

... not improve one iota as a result, but the world had one less problem to worry about. Washington and Moscow have not ruled out that the two leaders might meet during President Vladimir Putin's visit to the U.S. this month for the next session of the United Nations General Assembly. If they do meet, they will obviously have only one agenda item: Syria. Russia's decision to continue sending in military equipment and experts to support the Damascus regime has set all of the other players on edge. Washington has warned Russia that it risks international isolation if it continues to support the Syrian regime....

20.09.2015

Future of Assad and Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party In Limbo As Syria Sitzkrieg Plays Out

... Syria play out quickly. Syria Embassy in Qatar flying flag of the Syrian National Coalition (SNC) What happens to the Assads? Regardless of whether there is a peaceful transition or not it’s unlikely that the former ruling family would remain in Syria under the new regime. It’s too risky. Would Russia offer protection and asylum to a family that has been a loyal ally for over four decades? It’s a little different than the Saudis setting up Ugandan despot Idi Amin with a penthouse suite and a security detail for life in big hotel. Another ...

15.09.2013

'The Law of Politics' According to Sergei Lavrov

... Peninsula, and of course everything which relates to the so-called Arab Spring. It is really a situation which is creating more threats so far than positive incentives. FP: Well I definitely want to talk also about your conversations with him regarding Syria. He's expressed a willingness and an interest in continuing to find a solution that Russia as well as the United States could put forward to the civil war. At the same time, he was just criticizing you in Saudi Arabia for continuing to sell arms to the Syrian regime. Lavrov: Well, you know on the arms sales, we never, we never tried to hide that we are implementing ...

20.05.2013

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