Lavrov: Russia does not insist on the participation of the Kurds in talks on Syria – RIA Novosti

MOSCOW, Jan 26 – RIA Novosti. Russia will not insist on the invitation of the Kurds in the mezhsiriyskie negotiations, although conduct the meeting without their participation it would be a mistake, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

According to Lavrov, the Syrian Kurds represent about 15% of the Syrian population.

“uninvited in this group would be a serious mistake, but we will not be no veto apply. This right is Staffan de Mistura. He must realize his responsibility. He should not hide behind Russia and the United States, and, of course, he does not have to be led by those who are opposed to us trying to bring the instrument of veto in the activities of the International Support Group Syria, “- he said at a press conference on Tuesday.

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