Russia "silent" on possibility of inviting US to attend Syria peace talks

(Baonghean.vn)- On January 13, the Kremlin refused to confirm the possibility of inviting the US to attend the Syrian peace talks later this month, after Washington was excluded from its role as a mediator in the latest ceasefire agreement in this Middle Eastern country.

A day earlier, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Ankara and Moscow had agreed to invite Washington to Syria peace talks co-hosted by the two countries in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana on January 23. However, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, “I can’t say anything at this point.”

Türkiye and Russia co-chair the upcoming round of Syria peace talks in Kazakhstan. Photo: AFP

However, the Kremlin spokesman said Russia “wants the fullest possible presence of all parties that have a role in finding a political solution to the Syrian problem.”

Last month, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed hope that the new US administration under Donald Trump could coordinate harmoniously with Moscow to resolve the Syrian crisis.

The press praises President Putin for bringing Russia back to the world spotlight. Photo: AP

Russia and Türkiye are also co-authors of the latest ceasefire agreement in Syria, which took effect on December 30. Notably, Washington was not involved in the negotiations on this ceasefire. Analysts say that the role of the US in the world has become more obscure than ever. It is time for the US to reconsider its strategy to regain its strength to maintain security and stability in the world.

Lan Ha

(According to AFP)