"We appreciate Greek partners' adherence to principles and respect for our bilateral relations… Position of Athens shows their deep understanding of the difficult humanitarian situation in Syria," Zakharova told journalists.
The Greek authorities had refused to prohibit Russian support aircraft from flying into Syria despite the United States' request.
(Sputnik)
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Syria says two Russian aid planes arrive in country...
ReplyDeleteTwo Russian planes carrying 80 tonnes of humanitarian aid arrived at an airport in Syria's city of Latakia on Saturday, Syrian state media reported.
Syria has dismissed a number of reports from media and intelligence sources in recent days that its ally Moscow has been trying to send military support.
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Two Russian cargo planes carrying 80 tonnes of humanitarian aid have landed in Syria, Syrian state media say...
ReplyDeleteIt comes amid reports that Russia is stepping up military support to the Syrian government.
The planes flew into an air base near the coastal city of Latakia, a stronghold of President Bashar al-Assad.
Russia has been a key ally of President Assad during Syria's bloody four-year civil war.
Analysts say that without the Kremlin's backing, President Assad may have fallen by now.
The planes flown in to Latakia on Saturday were carrying materials for setting up a tent camp for refugees, according to Russian Defence Ministry spokesman Maj Gen Igor Konashenkov.
He said the shipment included beds, mattresses, stoves, water cisterns and food.....BBC