Russian FM: US Wants to Create Quasi-State in Syria

Washington is attempting to split Syria and create a quasi-state on the Euphrates River's east bank as US opposes the return of Syria's northeast to the regime, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Russian Presidential Envoy for the Middle East and Africa and Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov expressed Moscow's readiness to “cooperate with all parties, including Washington” to eradicate terrorist remnants in Syria.

Bogdanov was speaking at the opening session of the Valdai International Discussion Club on Middle East, titled “Middle East: New Stage, Old Problems?” This year’s conference aimed at exploring Russia’s policy in the East.

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