Damascus supports Russia’s military operation in Ukraine. Special Adviser to the President of Syria Luna Al-Shibl stated in an interview with RIA Novosti.
She noted that «each state has the right to defend itself against a military threat.»
According to her, the West and the United States have used every opportunity to «harm Russia both politically and militarily: therefore, each state has the right to defend itself in case of a military threat, and it must do so. Therefore, as I said, we, of course, support this operation.»
The adviser to the leader of Syria noted that «Russia for many years has shown a restrained policy, while NATO systematically, contrary to all agreements, expanded to the east.»
Today is the fifth day of fighting in Ukraine. On February 24, 2022, the Russian President Vladimir Putin announced start of a special military operation. It was regarded in Ukraine and in the West as a full-scale invasion. Severe economic sanctions began to be imposed on Russia on February 25.
The number of casualties, both among military personnel of both countries and civilians, is increasing. The number of Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Europe is growing. Protests against Russia’s actions are taking place in many countries around the world.
