Posted on 05/13/2017 5:45:16 PM PDT by Texas Fossil
Separate concepts of Russia and the United States on creation of special safety and de-escalation zones in Syria could be compatible, UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura said.
“Russia’s idea is in creation of four safety zones in the western part of Syria, the US side thinks about two or three temporary zones of ‘de-escalation’ and ‘stabilization.’ Both the proposals could be compatible in the end,” de Mistura told Il Corriere della Sera newspaper.
The diplomat added that the proposed scheme could become effective as the presidents of the Untied States and Russia were engaged in direct talks on the issue, the ideas were clear and an alternative to such those zones was escalation such as the one in Aleppo.
According to the official, if the agreements reached during the recent round of Astana talks work, this would contribute to a constructive dialogue between Moscow and Washington.
On may 3-4, the Kazakh capital hosted the fourth round of talks between Syrian authorities and opposition. Within the framework of the talks, Iran, Russia and Turkey as the guarantors of a nationwide Syrian ceasefire regime signed a memorandum on creation of four de-escalation zones in Syria.
If Russia and US can agree on Safe Zone contruction and Syria signs off on it. What else matters?
The objective is End ISIS as soon as possible. Stop the bleeding and attain agreements for peaceful control of Syria but Syrians.
Syria Ping
Staffan “The Count” de Mistura is an Albanian f-up who has lived off the UN teat for more than thirty years. He is the personification of all that is wrong with that international organization.
I take your word for it. Have no knowledge of him.
If Trump and Putin see chance of cooperation, I’m for it.
I’m not for anything suggested by Turkey or Iran.
Assad? not sure.
I’m decidely pro Syrian Kurds. Have been since Kobani.
Prior to that I liked Iraq Kurds for defending Christians. Have come to understand how different Iraq and Syrian Kurds are. I blame Turkey and oil deals for that.
PKK? It is a past or present issue. Their past was probably warranted by Turkish abuse, terrorism is never a valid way to handle conflicts. But that goes with Turkey too. And their abuse of many is totally clear.
I think the power given to Erdogan will lead to very bad results for Turkey, the Middle East and the World. He is an Islamist. Not far from al Qaeda, Nusra and close to ISIS.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.