U.S. steps up warnings on Russia over Syria's Idlib, military de-confliction
2020-02-06 09:43:27 source：Reuters
February 6, 2020
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday stepped up warnings to Russia over its Syria policy, saying Moscow was trying to challenge the U.S. presence in northeastern Syria by violating the terms of a de-confliction agreement and was also helping escalate the fighting in the northwestern province of Idlib.
James Jeffrey, U.S. special envoy for Syria engagement and fight against Islamic State, said the United States was “very very worried” about the Syrian government assault, backed by Russia, on Idlib, and he repeated calls on Moscow to stop it.
“This is a dangerous conflict. It needs to be brought to an end. Russia needs to change its policies,” Jeffrey said.
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