Russia: “We Have Strategic Interests in Syria That Must Be Secured”
ARK News.. The Kremlin has reaffirmed that Russia holds strategic interests in Syria, and that these must be safeguarded through dialogue with the country’s current authorities.
In an interview with Russia Today, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the recent developments in Syria were the result of both external influences and internal dynamics, noting:
"The regime collapsed like a giant with feet of clay," referring to the fragile structure of the ousted President Bashar al-Assad’s government.
Peskov emphasized that Moscow now sees the need to establish practical relations with those currently in power in Syria, asserting that such engagement is essential to securing Russia’s long-term interests in the region.
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