West Must Force Opposition to the Table: Moscow
Al-Baath (Pro-government newspaper)
June 20, 2013
Russia says ball now in the opposition court after regime accepts participation in conference
Russia says ball now in the opposition court after regime accepts participation in conference
Ghalioun says balance of power must be changed on the ground while NCC chief says violence must stop altogether.
Arming with the right weapons may shift the balance or power, or just trigger an arms race
Regardless of the extent of regional and international presence on the Syrian arena, the internal forces will continue to enjoy the last say in directing the events and determining their course and outcome
Arab League Secretary-General says Geneva II will likely take place in July
President Assad has warned Europe in a German newspaper interview that it will “pay the price” if it follows Washington’s lead and delivers arms to rebel forces
Russia’s opposition comes amid reports the U.S. is preparing an air-exclusion zone from Jordan
Israel provided provided the so-called evidence of chemical weapons use in Syria
Syrian officials met with opposition figures to celebrate Russia’s national day
With Iran’s economy already struggling, a boycott of its products in the Arab world could be devastating. Russia could also expect a boycott of its products, says Shobakshi
Putin met with British Prime Minister David Cameron ahead of a G8 meeting in Ireland
What is truly suspicious is the emergence of American signs pointing to the toppling of the balance of power in a way rendering it unlikely to see President Al-Assad stepping down in the near future
The minister highlighted Russia’s assistance with infrastructure projects as part of the reconstruction process
Haitham Maleh says Yemeni Houthis entered Syria through Lebanon and were accompanied by Hezbollah
The NCC will try to gain a condemnation from the United Nations on the participation of foreign fighters
Long-term, the Vice President of the Brookings Insitute said some kind of no-fly zone would need to be imposed
Now with the regime using Scud missiles and chemical weapons, it has become too late to even demand no-fly zones
Russian President Vladimir Putin says his Syrian counterpart could have Avoided war by implementing reforms
Lavrov said that the Syrian opposition is responsible for the delay in holding a scheduled international conference on Syria in Geneva
The fall of the Syrian town of Qusair to Assad’s forces shows that the regime is poised to secure its position for the long term. The opposition must address its serious shortcomings
