Russia voiced concerns over reports about the possible use of force against Damascus, stressing that such move will completely contradict the meaning and content of UN Security Council resolution 2401 on Syria ceasefire.

“In the context of resolution 2401, it is important for us, first of all, that it calls on all the Syrian parties to engage in an intensive search for those decisions that are necessary,” Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told reporters on Monday.

“We are extremely worried by reports that, against the backdrop of a general increase in rhetoric against Damascus and anti-Russian rhetoric in Washington, threats of the use of force are again heard: unlawful, illegal. They are looking for pretexts for this,” Ryabkov said.

According to him, “this completely contradicts the meaning and content of resolution 2401.”

All those who showed concern about the humanitarian situation in Syria must comply with the UN Security Council resolutions, Sergei Ryabkov added.

The UN Security Council adopted resolution 2401 that urges all parties to the Syrian conflict to immediately stop all clashes and obey a long-term humanitarian pause on the entire territory of the country.

Source: Sputnik