Peskov: London statement about Russia and Syria can not be taken seriously – RIA Novosti

MOSCOW, February 2 – RIA Novosti. The charges of London against Moscow in fueling the conflict in Syria can not be taken seriously, they are illogical and contrary to the essence of Russia’s efforts in the SAR, said the president’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov .

“As far as I know, has been the reaction from our Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Seriously, of course, impossible for such a declaration is considered. In fact, after Russia and takes quite massive sustained effort to ensure that the first – to help the Syrians in the fight terrorists, international terrorists who are a threat not only for Syria but for the whole world. Therefore, to make such statements, of course, it is not logical, it is wrong, and most importantly, it is contrary to the essence of the efforts being made by Russia, “- Peskov told reporters, commenting on the statement of the British Foreign Ministry.

The head of the British Foreign Minister Philip Hammond said that Russia’s actions in Syria reinforce the position of the terrorist group “Islamic State” (IG, banned in Russia), because “they (Russia) did not bomb the IG and the moderate opposition.” In addition, according to the minister, Russia’s actions in Syria, contributing to the problem of refugees.

The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova Tuesday said that Moscow considers “as dangerous stuffing disinformation” statement of Hammond that Russia and Iran to prevent settlement in Syria.

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