This article provides some information messages arriving over the past day with news agencies from the middle East theatre of war and of NATO. They scattered, but brought together in a bundle allow you to build a certain Outlook on a situation of escalating conflict on the Turkish-Syrian border. At least for the near future. And this positive forecast for Russia and Syria, and to the fragile peace in General.
FT: the U.S. fears that Turkey and Saudi Arabia to incite a conflict with Russia
The situation in Syria could spiral out of control at any moment. The US and most NATO members are extremely concerned that the main allies of the West in the middle East for its aggressive actions further exacerbate the Syrian crisis, writes The Financial Times.
MOSCOW, RIA Novosti. The US are looking for ways to keep their allies Turkey and Saudi Arabia from a military operation in Syria, which could trigger a serious conflict with Russia, writes The Financial Times.
For the majority of NATO countries the prospect of a member state of the Alliance troops will bring to the country, a struggle in which many different forces and which is shared by Russia, is extremely disturbing, the article says.
“Syria is out of control. The situation in the Northern part of Syria can change the course of the conflict”, — quotes the edition of a scientific employee of the research center “Institute of the Middle East” (Washington) Charles Lister.
Ankara and Riyadh are afraid to act in Syria without the approval of Washington, but they are irritated by the fact that the US does not oppose the campaign of Russia, which aims to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, writes the FT.
Thus, Turkey intends to create a buffer zone with a depth of several kilometers along its border with Syria. This will allow Ankara to monitor the progress of the Syrian Kurds, which is its paramount concern. In addition, the creation of a buffer zone will give respite to “moderate Syrian opposition” fighting the Syrian army. At the same time, Turkey continues to provide the rebels access to Syria through its territory, the newspaper notes.
Saudi Arabia was also concerned about the rapid loss of its influence on the situation in Syria and on the course of the following peace negotiations. Especially afraid of Riyadh his main rival in the region – Iran. It is to contain the Saudis in December created a “military Alliance” of Islamic States, which included 34 countries, writes the FT. Also the Kingdom launch of an unprecedented military exercise, which involved about 20 countries, particularly the Persian Gulf States, Sudan, Egypt, Morocco, Jordan, Nigeria, Pakistan and Malaysia.
Some Saudi officials believe that Riyadh is considering operations in the South-Eastern Syria near the Jordanian border, possibly with the participation of the Jordan. Officials claim that the Syrian tribes in the Eastern part of the country and the Saudis have conducted several reconnaissance missions in the area. However, officially, should Saudi Arabia in the Syrian issue for Washington and stated that the operation will be possible only with the support of the international coalition, the article says.
In Washington in the coming months plans to actively participate in the Syrian operations against the “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in Russia). In addition, it is expected that the supply of “moderate opposition” with weapons will also increase. The militants, according to them, began to obtain weapons, particularly mortars and more modern missiles, the newspaper writes.
Comment: Read the message (see below) and it became clear that Syria, under the umbrella of Russian real contact will not be.
Fences are not written by soldiers, and murderers of defenseless civilians. 1:0 in favor of Syria and Russia.
“You have an RPG, we have REE” — Turkish special forces turned to Russian
The soldiers of Turkish special forces in Diyarbakir, where there are fights with the Kurdish militia, and the day before there was an attack on military convoy left a message to the Russians. In the inscription on the wall at home, they stressed that fighting under the leadership of its President.
Russians, you have an RPG, we have rté, reads the inscription.
RPG is a rocket propelled grenade, and the rté authority — the initials of the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
This is not the first time Turkish police leave such messages. So, earlier fighters published a photo of the writing on the wall, in which they confessed their love to the head of the country.
As previously reported, due to military operations, the Turkish authorities carried out in Diyarbakir, the city in the East of the country, which is called the capital of the Kurds, had to leave many residents. There were many wounded and dead. Kurdish women at rallies were calling for Erdogan to stop the slaughter.
Review: the Sense of change in the war with ISIS and Russia shoulder the spirit strengthens the Syrian Kurds. Most likely the local Basmachi will have in the near future to withdraw from North Syria.
Bloomberg: Syrian Kurds Turkey has threatened a “big war” with Russia
The invasion of Turkish troops on Syrian territory will lead to a “big war” between Turkey and Russia. So says the head of mission of the Syrian Kurdistan in Moscow Rodi Osman. In an interview with Bloomberg he also noted that Kurdish forces would have quickly coped with the militants and regained control over the Syrian-Turkish border if they do not interfere with Turkey.
The attack of Turkish troops on the Kurds in Syria will lead to “big war” with Russia. This statement was made by the head of mission of the Syrian Kurdistan in Moscow Rodi Osman in an interview with Bloomberg.
“We take this threat very seriously, because the authorities in Turkey is the “party of war”,” declared Osman. He also noted that in the case of intrusion of Turkish troops into Syria, Russia will “take retaliatory action”. “This applies not only to the Kurds, it will protect the territorial sovereignty of Syria,” – said the diplomat.
As noted by Bloomberg, Turkey fears that the success of Syrian Kurds on the way to the creation of their Autonomous region can inspire similar accomplishments and Turkish Kurds. However, the invasion of ground troops into Syria will be a very risky step on the part of Turkey. This can lead to conflict with Russia, which supports the Kurdish troops, and will cause the displeasure of the USA who consider them as one of its main allies in the fight against “Islamic state”*.
However, since last week, Turkish forces shelled the territory under the control of Syrian Kurds. Osman notes that the liberation of the territory from the militants and regain control over the Syrian-Turkish border would have moved faster if not for interference from Turkey.
The newspaper reminds that earlier official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said on the illegality of the invasion of any foreign States on the territory of Syria. She also stressed that the response of Russia will depend on the situation.
* The Islamic state is a terrorist organization whose activity is prohibited in Russia (approx. RT).
Comment: the Syrians are increasing their use of heavy weapons by the Basmachi. The last six months were not in vain – preparation for the offensive was comprehensive.
The armed forces of Syria began to use the terrorists ‘ missile complex “Luna-M”
The government army of Syria began to use against terrorist groups 9К52 missile complexes “Luna-M” (NATO designation FROG-7), according to the Bulletin of Mordovia.
“After the 1973 war and before the war the Syrians in the fighting 9К52 did not apply. Until recently, actively used 9К79 complexes “Point”, 9К72 “Elbrus, as well as the Iranian and North Korean system. Now, apparently, decided to use “the moon.” At least, this is indicated by the photographs that appeared on the web,” writes the author of the article Dmitry Lemeshko.
The firing range of the complex is 70 km away. the Author notes that “2.5-ton unguided solid fuel rocket is distinguished by insufficient accuracy, the warhead may deviate from the aiming point for 700 meters, but if you fall, (based on the experience of the war in Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf, the probability is rather high), it can inflict significant damage”.
The 200-pound warhead blasts an enemy with 15 thousand fragments. “Even more dangerous is considered a cluster warhead comprising forty-two of 7.5-kilogram high-explosive fragmentation munition”, – writes the author.
The launcher itself is mounted on the chassis ZIL-135lm chassis, it weighs over 16 tons the Calculation of the complex – 5 people.
According to Lemeshko, “to the beginning of active hostilities, the Syrian government army was armed with 18 complexes and dozens of serviceable missiles.”
Review: the icing on the cake. Turkey finally because of fear, lost coast opened the mouth of the Advisor to the President threatened the United States. The world has gone mad. Putin gave a bad example of ignoring the interests of the hegemon. It’s contagious, especially when the superpower does not hold a precise line, and shies from side to side. Note how the Turk sausage. First one official snaps at Pandosia, then, the godfather riksarkivet. Would you believe that some kind of Advisor, without the knowledge of its President, will assume responsibility for bogopolskii speech against the cartridge? They just don’t know what to do. This tantrum is worth it… 2:0 in Favor of Syria and Russia.
Advisor to Erdogan: Ankara will take action against USA
If the U.S. is a friend and ally of Turkey, they should accept the democratic Union Party a terrorist organization, said the adviser of the President of Turkey. Otherwise, Turkey can take certain steps to change Washington’s position, he added.
ANKARA, RIA Novosti. Ankara may take action against US, including through the air base of “Incirlik” in the South of Turkey, where deployed U.S. warplanes if Washington does not recognize the Syrian Kurdish Party the democratic Union (PDS) as a terrorist organization, said the Advisor to the President of Turkey, seref of Malkoch.
On the eve of the Prime Minister of Turkey Ahmet Davutoglu laid on the self-defense forces of Syrian Kurds responsibility for the attack in Ankara, however, the PDS leader Salih Muslim denied the accusations.
A car bombing occurred Wednesday evening at a busy intersection in the centre of the Turkish capital near the Parliament buildings of the General staff and hostels for the military. According to the Turkish General staff, the explosion occurred at the moment when at a red light stopped a convoy of vehicles carrying military personnel. Killed 28 people, including 27 military personnel, 81 people were injured.
“If USA in reality been a friend and ally of Turkey, they must recognize the PDS — the Syrian wing of the PKK (the banned in Turkey Kurdistan workers’ party) is a terrorist organization. If a friend behaves like an enemy, can be taken, and they will not be limited to only the base of “Incirlik” in Turkey there are wide opportunities. The U.S. in Syria now operate with Russia against Turkey. Can it be explained?”, — quotes Malkoch newspaper Bugun.
Turkish artillery in five days of shelling fighters of the Kurdish self-defense forces at the airbase Minneh in the North of Syria and in the nearby village. Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu called it a response to the threat the Turkish border by the units of the MPD and asked them to abandon their positions North of Aleppo, on what the party leader Salih Muslim said no.
Vice President of USA Joe Biden called on Turkey to stop the shelling of units of the MPD. The Russian foreign Ministry stated that Moscow is concerned about the shelling of Syrian territory by Turkey and considers them a blatant support of terrorism and a violation of UN security Council resolutions.
Erdogan criticized the EA for the statement on the base of “Incirlik”
ANKARA, RIA Novosti. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized the adviser to the Seref of Malkoca, nameknuvshemu that Ankara may ban Washington to use an air base “Incirlik”, if the US does not change its position on Syrian Kurds.
“I do not know, what was said by Malkoch and what it was based, but it is wrong to make such statements… His duties were clearly defined. Such statements can do, assessing the situation, the government is subject to the authority of a government,” he said.
Earlier, Turkey’s foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that Washington’s position towards the Syrian Kurdish democratic Union Party (PDS) has changed, and the USA now consider it unreliable ally.
Review: Pineapple slices around the circumference of the cake. The message below was received late at night from a not very important official in one of the NATO countries. An official statement we can hardly wait. But the fact that the language is very revealing and confirms daily forecast – NATO refused to harness for Turkey in the event of a conflict with Russia. 3:0 in favor of Russia and Syria.
The Alliance must stand up for our ally, in apparent attack
The Minister of foreign Affairs of Luxembourg Jean Asselborn said today that NATO allies will not support Turkey in case of a conflict with Russia, according to Der Spiegel.
According to Asselborn, the country of the North Atlantic Alliance does not intend to participate in escalating the conflict with Russia over Turkey. The foreign Minister of Luxembourg underlined that the authorities of all States-members of NATO have a common decision on this issue.
“The Alliance should not be drawn into the escalating conflict between Turkey and Russia. The NATO Charter that guarantees mutual defense apply only in the case of an open attack,” said Asselborn.
Comment: a Little aside from the Middle East, but also in the subject of technical readiness of the opposing Syria and Russia, “American coalition” to fight for real. Think of it as drawing a smile on the cake. 4:0 in favor of Russia.
Expert: U.S. missile defense system does not work and will not get anywhere.
Main control management of the USA released a report stating that the American missile defense system is unable to counter ballistic missiles of Iran and North Korea. However, in the work of the Agency of missile defense of the United States in recent years invested billions of dollars. Professor Emeritus Massachusetts Institute of technology Teodor Postol said in an interview with RT that the American authorities continue to insist on using the missile defense system, despite its obvious drawbacks.
The missile defense Agency of the USA for the past ten years received billions of dollars to protect the country from possible threats.
Thanks to investments in U.S. ground-based missile defense system midcourse flight in the last decade, the United States today have the means to protect against limited attacks of ballistic long-range missiles, according to the missile defense Agency of the United States.
However, according to a report recently published by the American government, the Agency was unable to prove that they are able to defend the country. Professor Emeritus Massachusetts Institute of technology Teodor Postol said that the U.S. authorities continue to insist on using the missile defense system, although its shortcomings are obvious.
“Any expert on General physics will tell you that this system not only works, but will never earn this amount. The system is built on the attempts of distinguishing real warheads of ballistic missiles and false targets. And this is the main flaw in the system that shows the absolute failure of American political leadership to make sound decisions to ensure not only security, but also global stability. Mindless persistence in the decision to use this system, which resulted in the crisis of relations with Russia is jeopardizing our relations with China. And the reason for this lies in domestic politics. Only what I’ve been accused of — including of being unpatriotic because I dared to doubt the effectiveness of this missile defense system!” — Postol said in an interview with RT.
Afterword: Perhaps some of you were already known. But taken together they give an objective picture – why a major war in the middle East should not take place. A potential coalition of aggressors morally it is not ready. Of course, the biting will continue, podtalkivaet, whinge, balabolit yeah, like always. But hardly more. It remains to consolidate the status quo through the UN security Council. What are today Russian diplomats and break spears with their Western counterparts.
Russian draft UN security Council resolution calls on “to leave or” military intervention in Syria
The draft resolution of the UN Security Council on Syria, which proposed the Russian side, contains requirements to respect the sovereignty of this country and “leave attempts or plans” to carry out a military incursion into its territory.
It condemns “the continuing shelling the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic”, as well as flows of foreign fighters and the supply of weapons to terrorists. All this happens “with the acquiescence or direct complicity of some States, including neighbors of Syria”, which is a violation of UN security Council resolutions, reports Agency.
In this regard, Moscow “requires fully respect the sovereignty of the Syrian Arab Republic and to immediately stop shelling across the border and interference, and to leave all attempts or plans for foreign military incursions into Syrian territory.”
Now the document is considered at a closed meeting of the UN security Council. Earlier, the permanent representatives of France and the U.S. Samantha Power and françois Delattre told journalists that their country had rejected Moscow proposed a draft resolution.
