Medvedev spoke about the responsibility of the US in strengthening the IG – RBC

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev

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The irresponsible policy of the US was one of the reasons for the increase of the “Islamic State” (banned in Russia). The statement the prime minister, Dmitry Medvedev did, commenting on US President Barack Obama on the role of Moscow in the Syrian conflict.

«Strengthening the” Islamic state “has been made possible, including as a result of the irresponsible policy of the United States. Instead of concerted action in the fight against terrorism, America and its allies began to fight with the elected President of Syria Bashar al-Assad, “- Medvedev said (quoted by” Interfax »).

Prime clarified policy Middle East countries should be to “support the legitimate authorities” and not about “to shake the situation.” Medvedev recalled that “unfortunate examples” of such a policy already exists. “Once the United States contributed to the strengthening of” Al-Qaeda “, which led to the September 11 tragedy. These lessons support the idea that the fight against the terrorist threat can only together, not dividing the allies in this struggle on their own and others “, – concluded the Prime Minister.

Earlier today, Barack Obama expressed hope that Russia will concentrate blows air group in Syria to “Islamic state” and not in the other groups. “It is aimed at precisely those people who killed Russian citizens [of the terrorist attack on board the A321 over the Sinai],” – said Obama.

The Western countries have repeatedly accused Moscow that Russian planes struck rebel groups who advocate the removal from power of President Bashar al-Assad. The Russian authorities have denied such.

Obama expressed hope that Russia would abandon its strategy to support Assad. President of the United States expressed the view that if the Syrian president remains in power, the war will not end in the country.

Russian aviation in Syria launched a military operation on September 30, following a request of the government. Russian President Vladimir Putin promised that Russia’s military limited to striking for the Islamists, and will not begin a ground operation. After the terrorist attacks in Paris, French President Francois Hollande said that he intends to persuade Russia and the United States to establish a broad coalition to combat the Islamists.