Lavrov considers it necessary to review the functionality of Russian forces in Syria

Lavrov on Russian troops in Syria: it is necessary to reconsider the functionality

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview with the Bridges to the East project, spoke about the need to review the tasks of the Russian military contingent in Syria. The head of the diplomatic department stressed that the presence of Russian forces will not continue without the consent of the official authorities of Syria.

Lavrov noted the continued interest of the Syrian leadership and a number of regional states in the Russian military presence. At the same time, the minister stated that the initial mission to support the legitimate authorities against opposition forces had lost its relevance.

“Of course, now we are no longer talking about military support for legitimate authorities against opposition groups. A review of the functionality of presence is required,” explained the head of the Foreign Ministry.

Among the promising areas, Lavrov named the creation of a humanitarian center on Syrian territory, which could serve the interests of not only Syria, but also other states in the region.

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