UN Syrian Envoy Geir Pederson called on the US and Russia to make the most of the calm that is ongoing in Syria, urging them to work on a political path to end the war, saying a Russian-American dialogue would be a key part of this.
This has long been something the UN has called for, but the US has demands on post-war Syria which are unacceptable both to the Syrian government and to Russia. This has meant previous attempts to foster talks stalled immediately, with the US unwilling to considering any alternative to full regime-change.
US officials have continued to say that in holding out, Russia will eventually have to give the US what it wants, and some have claimed recently that Russia is getting weary of the war and would capitulate soon. Russia has not suggested that is the case at all.
Even here, Pederson is only calling it “some calm,” since there is still a lot of hostility in Syria. Fighting is on the decline, however, with few rebel groups left in Syria, and little challenge to US-held oilfields.
UN? Why the F* Syria will discuss peace with USA, you retard.?
Why would ANYONE discuss peace in Syria with the US? A nation that NEVER honours iys agreements.
I think the days of making agreements with the US are long gone. Nobody in their right minds would enter into an Agreement with the US , the US is incapable of acting with honour and cannot be trusted.
we certainly would not listen to the UN in regards to anything they propose. phony organization who we are on the cusp of kicking them out of new york. we are in syria to help israel conquer that territory which is needed for expansion. syria is weak and takeable especially with that buffoon assad running things. but not for long. turkey will get most of the western territory that was formerly syria since they have requested that. the kurds will get a huge swarth of central territory to set up their own country in. israel gets the eastern portion up to and including damascus. any assad supporters will be allowed to resettlle in southern iran. just bring all your irrigation tools and equipment there as it will be needed.
UN Envoy to Syria. The job description says it all. After Constitutional Assembly has been put together, many changes in favor of Damascus have taken place. Kurds are no longer a secession threatening entity. Their “capital” Kobane is under Syrian control. France is trying to stick its colonial nose into their favorite patch, but nothing of it.
Now, it is a matter of time — HTS will have to fight Turkey, or fold, let soldiers surrender, snd take leaders out in a Western helicopter.
By now, many Idib groups have accepted Turkish control, depriving West of HTS/Helmets Idlib control. And with it, any hope of using Idlib for political demand making.
As the man said — US and Russia must agree, there are no more US proxies left in Syria.
But in reality, it is Russia, Syria and Turkey that can wait. Idlib is a slow motion unwinding of militants, US can sit on oil wells — marginal territory and non-producing wells.
Hard to see why would Syria even need UN broker, if gradually local governments are restored, and no entity is challenging Damascus sovereignty. In fact, US may have more leverage now then it will have tommorow or day after tomorrow.
ISIS still under US patronage is carrying out terrorist attacks around the At Thanf area still occupied by the uninvited US.
they were hired to get assad and isis always lives up to their word or at least tries to. assad is acting pretty smug these days. little does he know that our employees have not given up their pursuit and will succeed in eliminating the guy who gasses his own people if they oppose him.
This article belongs in the humor/comic section.
With differing definitions of “peace” the most likely outcome will be deeper war.
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Easy fix. The Ally stays and the uninvited guest goes home. The US has no legitimacy being involved in anything regarding Syria’s future. And if the little parasite continues to bomb Syria with impunity, perhaps the Ally will grow some gonads and persuade them to do otherwise.
we are planning to escalate the bombing this summer. i wouldn’t house hunt in damascus this year if i were a citizen there.
I see you really toned down your trolling. That’s sarcasm in case you trolls can’t grasp when that is being used.
you can support those downtrodden insignificant under performing countries if you so desire. our only goal is to get them to run efficiently like ours does. we will not permit assad to operate much longer. he has made a total mess of that country and we will put it on our short list to fix.
“Like our does”? Really? What are you smoking now?
You’re not even a good troll.
Then WHY DO YOU KEEP FEEDING HIM?
Because he replied to my comment. And for some reason, I can’t stop myself. I’m sick. TD(F)S. Troll Derangement Feeding Syndrome.
Oops, I meant Syndrome.
their ally is only around to see what they can get. there must be some minerals in that decrepit country that is holding their interest there. no other reason to support them.
I strangely find myself agreeing with the UN for once.