“The West is not interested in the peace process in Syria”
The statement of Russia in Palmyra blocked in UN
30.03.2016, 12:23
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The decision of the UN Security Council to reject the application of Russia in Palmira “shows that the West is not interested in neither the liberation of Syria and the peace process”, convinced the representative of the Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.
“We are not so much surprised and disappointed at the attitude of their Western colleagues, many puzzled by the truth of their intentions regarding a peaceful settlement in Syria, said Maria Zakharova on the decision of the UN security Council to block a statement of the Russian side in Palmyra.— Believed that the delay in the response from Western capitals to release Palmyra — random phenomenon. Now obviously, this is part of a systematic approach”. “It (the decision to block the statement.— “B”) shows that actually they are not interested in neither the process of liberating Syria from the terrorists or to promote the peace process through reconciliation on the ground, especially cultural values and much that they regularly declare. It is exclusively geopolitical interest,” added Mrs Zakharova.
Palmyra championship
The Syrian army has achieved on 27 March, the biggest victory in the fight against ISIS, regaining control of the city of Palmyra. The capture of Palmyra was held with the active support of the Russian aviation. The success of the operation the Syrian army opens the way for an attack on Raqqa — the proclaimed capital of ISIS
On the night of 30 March, the UN Security Council, blocked a draft resolution on the Palmyra, prepared by the Russian side.
According to the representative of the Russian foreign Ministry, the Russian side intends to submit a draft decision on the Palmyra with an appeal to restore the monument of world civilization for the consideration of the Executive Committee of UNESCO.
Cultural and historical complex of Palmyra, located in Syria, is on the list of world heritage of UNESCO. In may 2015 the Palmyra was captured by militants of the “Islamic state” (IG; prohibited in Russia). 27 March 2016 after several days of fighting, the entire territory of Palmyra came under the control of Syrian government forces. The operation was also attended by Russian aviation.
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