Russia says will not permit no-fly zone in Syria
- 11 years ago
As Vladimir Putin arrives for the G8 summit in Northern Ireland Russia is already signaling its concern that Western governments may push for a no fly zone in Syria.
On Monday Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said it would be an illegal action.
(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN ALEXANDER LUKASHEVICH, SAYING:
"All these maneuvers about no-fly zones and humanitarian corridors show a lack of respect for international law."
He also signaled that the veto wielding UN Security Council member could not support such a zone
(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN ALEXANDER LUKASHEVICH, SAYING:
"I think fundamentally we will not allow this scenario. And reports that our American partners are doing preparatory works at military complexes related to this in Jordan are also a direct violation of international law."
On the ground in Syria amateur video which could not be independently verified b
On Monday Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said it would be an illegal action.
(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN ALEXANDER LUKASHEVICH, SAYING:
"All these maneuvers about no-fly zones and humanitarian corridors show a lack of respect for international law."
He also signaled that the veto wielding UN Security Council member could not support such a zone
(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN ALEXANDER LUKASHEVICH, SAYING:
"I think fundamentally we will not allow this scenario. And reports that our American partners are doing preparatory works at military complexes related to this in Jordan are also a direct violation of international law."
On the ground in Syria amateur video which could not be independently verified b