Bombing in Syria not World War III, says Russia's EU ambassador
- 9 years ago
Russia’s unprecedented military operation in Syria has raised eyebrows for their intensity if not for their chosen targets.
Vladimir Chizov, Russia’s ambassador to the European Union, spoke to euronews’ Fariba Mavaddat.
FM: What are the intentions of Russia in Syria?
VC: Russia intends to engage in combating the terrorist threat emanating from ISIL or Daeesh, whatever you call it, and affiliated terrorist organisations. Russia is not only assisting the Syrian army. There are over two thousand Russian citizens – and those of other CIS countries – fighting in Syria on the side of terrorists. We don’t want those people to gain victory and then come back.
FM: Why now after four years of unrest in Syria?
VC: I think the situation has now become quite dangerous not only for Syria but for the whole region of the Middle East. We
needed to act in full conformity with international law.
FM: But the Russian military hardware is absolutely staggering. I have some points written down he
Vladimir Chizov, Russia’s ambassador to the European Union, spoke to euronews’ Fariba Mavaddat.
FM: What are the intentions of Russia in Syria?
VC: Russia intends to engage in combating the terrorist threat emanating from ISIL or Daeesh, whatever you call it, and affiliated terrorist organisations. Russia is not only assisting the Syrian army. There are over two thousand Russian citizens – and those of other CIS countries – fighting in Syria on the side of terrorists. We don’t want those people to gain victory and then come back.
FM: Why now after four years of unrest in Syria?
VC: I think the situation has now become quite dangerous not only for Syria but for the whole region of the Middle East. We
needed to act in full conformity with international law.
FM: But the Russian military hardware is absolutely staggering. I have some points written down he