Moscow remains in close communication with Iran and Turkey regarding the Syrian crisis and does not rule out the possibility of a trilateral meeting to address the ongoing conflict, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told reporters.
“We maintain close, real-time contact with all major players on the Syrian issue, including representatives from Iran and Turkey,” Rudenko stated. “I cannot rule anything out. Such a meeting might not necessarily take place in Russia—keep that in mind. A trilateral meeting remains a possibility,” he added.
This comes amid heightened tensions following a large-scale assault launched on November 27 by the extremist group Jabhat al-Nusra (banned in Russia). The group attacked northern Syrian villages, towns, and military positions protected by the Syrian army. As per the Syrian Armed Forces' command, the offensive targeted both civilian areas and government troops.
On November 30, the Syrian military announced counteroffensive operations, including strikes against terrorist positions in Aleppo. The Ministry of Defense confirmed that several neighborhoods had been breached by insurgents, necessitating a regrouping of forces to safeguard civilian and military lives while preparing for a decisive counterattack.
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