Russian President Vladimir Putin said a recent strike by the United States on Syria over alleged chemical attack in Idlib reminds of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, calling for an investigation into the last week attack.
Speaking at a briefing after talks with his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin compared the US military actions in Syria with the events in Iraq in 2003.
“This reminds me very much of the events of 2003, when US representatives in the Security Council showed alleged chemical weapons discovered in Iraq. A military campaign in Iraq ensued, which ended with the destruction of the country, an increased terrorist threat and the emergence of ISIL on the international scene – no more, no less. The exact same thing is happening now, and their partners are nodding approvingly…. We have seen this all before,” Putin stated.
The Russian strongman said Moscow Russia would seek thorough investigation into the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria’s Idlib.
Russia said last week the attack in Idlib took place when Syrian air strike hit a terrorist warehouse containing chemical weapons.
Syria firmly denies it knew there were toxic substances in the warehouse, stressing that these allegations could be part of anti-Damascus propaganda.
Putin meanwhile, explained that seeing Russia and Syria as a common enemy, European countries would like to restore the lost relationship with the United States after an “anti-Trump” campaign during the elections.
“Why is this happening? Everyone wants to restore relations in the Western community after – thanks to the former US administration – many European countries adopted an anti-Trump position during the election campaign. Syria and Russia, as a common enemy, provide a wonderful platform for consolidation,” he said.
Putin on the other hand, stressed that Russia was ready to be patient and expressed hope that the tensions would eventually be resolved positively.
“We are ready to put up with that for a while in the hope that it will eventually lead us to some positive trend based on interaction,” Putin said.
Source: Sputnik
