Russia: US withdrawal from Syria opens up real prospects for political settlement
The US decision to withdraw its troops from Syria creates real prospects for a political settlement in the Syrian Republic, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on December 19.
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| Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. Photo: Sputnik |
On December 18, the White House announced the start of withdrawing troops from Syria, but victory over the Islamic State terrorist group does not mean the coalition disintegrates.
Reuters, citing sources, reported that all US State Department staff will be evacuated from Syria within 24 hours and armed forces will be withdrawn over a period of 60 to 100 days.
"A very important result that can come from this decision is the real prospects for a political settlement," Zakharova said on the Bolshaya Igra program on Pervyi TV channel.
She reminded that the US military presence in Syria is illegal, without an invitation from the government of the Syrian Republic and without any resolution of the UN Security Council.
