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| Phony Syrian
Opposition Conditional Acceptance of Ceasefire |
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By Stephen Lendman |
| Conditional short-term cessation of hostilities acceptance is none at
all - a ploy, a duplicitous scheme, intending to wrongfully blame Russian
and Syrian forces for continuing their vital war on terrorism, the only
viable solution to ongoing conflict. Expecting Washington to abide by terms it agreed to is expecting what virtually hasn’t happened before and won’t now! Believing this time is different is living in a dream world. Western supported extremist groups comprising the Saudi-cobbled together so-called High Negotiations Committee (HNC) issued an 11th hour statement “confirm(ing) the agreement of (mythical) Free Syrian Army factions and the armed opposition to a temporary truce from midnight Saturday” - adding a deal-breaking spanner, saying: Russian and Syrian forces must not use the “proposed text to continue hostile operations against the opposition under the excuse of fighting terrorism” - in order words, cease their legitimate war on Security Council designated terrorist groups. Putin and Assad are committed to continue eliminating the scourge threatening Syria’s sovereignty and regional security. On Friday, Putin again expressed his commitment to help resolve Syria’s long-running conflict - stressing he’ll continue combating ISIS, Jabhat al-Nusra and other Security Council designated terrorist elements. “We will certainly continue our resolute combat against these groups,” he vowed. “It is important now to effectively seal off Russia’s territory to these terrorists trying to enter from the Middle East or other regions, and act swiftly to identify and neutralize those who are involved in terrorist activities abroad.” Moscow’s aerial campaign in Syria was undertaken to accomplish these objectives - to protect its homeland and citizens from terrorist attacks. The US/Russia negotiated cessation of hostilities doesn’t negate or alter Moscow’s determination to press ahead with its strategy. It’s vital for Syrians and others globally, wanting to live free from the scourge of Washington’s rage to dominate by brute force. Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago. He can be reached at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net. His new book as editor and contributor is titled "Flashpoint in Ukraine: US Drive for Hegemony Risks WW III." http://www.claritypress.com/LendmanIII.html Visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com. Listen to cutting-edge discussions with distinguished guests on the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network. It airs three times weekly: live on Sundays at 1PM Central time plus two prerecorded archived programs. |
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