Russia Expresses Deep Concern Regarding the Situation in Syria
Ambassador Vasili Nebenzia Condemns International Silence, Highlights Persecution of Minorities, and Warns of Terrorist Infiltration in Syrian Security Forces
Russia, PUREWILAYAH.COM - The Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, Vasili Nebenzia, voiced serious concern on Thursday, July seventeenth, during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council regarding the ongoing crisis in the Syrian Arab Republic.
He emphasized Russia’s longstanding ties of friendship and cooperation with the Syrian people, stating that the Russian Federation supports the Syrian nation wholeheartedly.
Ambassador Nebenzia highlighted that the disturbing images circulating in media outlets and on social networking platforms—showing brutal massacres of defenseless civilians at the hands of armed gangs operating with complete impunity—are reminiscent of past tragic events in western Syria.
He criticized the inaction and silence of the international community, declaring it as unacceptable in the face of such atrocities.
Anti-Regime Rhetoric Used to Justify the Persecution of Minorities
In his statement, Ambassador Nebenzia examined how certain narratives, such as the so-called “fight against the remnants of the regime” or confrontations with “pro-Bashar al-Assad elements,” are being used by both Syrian and foreign actors to obscure what he described as the targeted persecution of national and religious minorities.
He warned that these narratives mask broader efforts of ethnic and religious cleansing and deepen societal fragmentation.
According to Nebenzia, such approaches endanger the fragile fabric of Syrian society and risk pushing the nation further into division and chaos.
Foreign Terrorist Fighters Within Security Structures Raise Alarming Questions
The Russian ambassador also expressed alarm over the ongoing presence of foreign terrorist fighters within the ranks of Syrian security forces, particularly those tasked with the protection of civilians and minority communities.
He cautioned that, contrary to claims suggesting the dissolution of armed groups, many have retained operational autonomy and are actively contributing to the ongoing violence.
Nebenzia asserted that numerous individuals within these security units are not Syrian nationals and that there is substantial evidence indicating their ideological or operational alignment with the terrorist organization known as the Islamic State.
He stressed the seriousness of this development, given the security responsibilities entrusted to these infiltrated forces. (PW)