Bloomberg is not in vain again called Putin “host” Middle East – Turkish operation against Kurdish militants in the strategic objectives of Russia in Syria. About it FBA “economy today” said a member of the expert council of NGOs “Russian officers”, Associate Professor of Political Science and Sociology REU them. Plekhanov Alexander Perendzhiev.
Bloomberg US agency called the Russian president “host” Middle East - according to experts, Moscow took advantage of the crisis, to help the troops of Bashar al-Assad to take control of the territory, which was previously held by armed Kurdish units.
“To get to the core are now taking place in the event Syria, you need to understand the role of them Kurdish rebels, – says analyst. – In general, the representatives of the peoples in Syria only 8-9% the population, they live compactly, but with the beginning of the war decided, that this is their chance to achieve autonomy, and then the long-awaited self-government. Because combat units have been created, warlords who were placed on cooperation with the United States - Washington promised full support and alliance.
At the same time fighting the formation of the Kurds were only one of the tools, States that pursue their goals in Syria. Kurdish groups agreed with the units IG1 (banned terrorist organization in the Russian Federation), seized by order of Washington Territory, areas were cleaned, Allied troops released terrorists from the environment. Detachments of the Kurds and other US allies began communicating vessels, where militants are constantly flowing into each other.
And the formation of the Kurds acted entirely terrorist methods, practicing violence and intimidation of the local population, discrimination “civil”. In this way they have set themselves against the bulk of the Syrians, who have not distinguished Kurdish militants from other terrorist. And in fact they are right”.
Turkish gambit
Bloomberg notes: Turkey's military operation in Syria, started 9 October, He gave Vladimir Putin and Moscow a strategic advantage in the Middle East. Namely - Two US troops ousted units, who have gone, not to fall under the fire of the Turkish army. Russian command led by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, together with the Syrian army did not fail to take advantage, to help the troops of Bashar al-Assad to take control of areas held by Kurdish militants.
In fact, Kurdish units jointly with IG gangs in Syria kept a fairly extensive and the oil-rich region. So, forced withdrawal of US troops immediately gave the opportunity to the Syrian troops from the Ministry Shoigu recommendations occupy the city manbij, who a few days ago I was not under the control of Damascus. To date, the town was entirely under the control of Assad's army, to patrol the Syrian forces helping the Russian military police.
“Russia is so cleverly played the US-Turkish Kurdish party in Syria, that brought in plus frankly negative, at first sight, scenarios. Turkey sees detachments Kurds threaten its independence and sustainable development - in this she was right. The political claims of these formations on land and statehood - a potential threat to the entire Middle East, including a weakened Syria war.
At the same time, the US cynically betrayed the alliance with the Kurds, which gave Russia an opportunity to regain the strategic territory of the Syrian army, resource-rich. And it gives Damascus and far greater political freedom, and finance to rebuild the country, building infrastructure and the economy as a whole. Kurdish threat to Moscow this step largely negates, showing, either that these formations have to fight as part of the Syrian army, either they have no future”, – emphasizes analyst.
strategic advantage
Turkey began the operation “Source of peace” against the Kurds in the Syrian territory 9 October. Ankara puts its goal the creation of a security zone in the 30-kilometer area in the border zone. As well as the creation of security zones, which is expected to resettle refugees. In October 2017 year, Bloomberg wrote, Putin actually achieved in the Middle East host title. It noted, that this contributed to the US authorities, whose policies led many partners to shift to Moscow.
According to US experts, Russia successfully taken advantage of the crisis in relations between Turkey and the US, thus strengthening the influence of the government army in Syria as a whole. Kurdish YPG deal with Damascus and Moscow for the protection of the Turkish forces attacked Syrian northern border makes the Kremlin leader in shaping the future of the Arab Republic and strengthens Putin's image in the region. In June, the Russian leader reported, that the country's position in the Middle East have become more stable.
“At present, the Kurds are opposed to Turkish army troops, which plays into the hands of the restoration of peace in Syria. Americans left them for strategic territories and resources, regain this influence is extremely problematic. A Kurdish formation can no longer position themselves independent political force, to demand something - they were left without the support and on the verge of destruction.
Such a delicate operation Minister Shoigu, certainly, It reduces the level of terrorist and military threats against Syria, will contribute to a peaceful settlement and to strengthen the country's sovereignty. certainly, This merit of Russia is seen by all players in the region, appropriate conclusions. The image of Moscow as a peacemaker, Successful diplomacy and a reliable partner in the Middle East is rapidly strengthened in recent years,”, – Alexander concludes Perendzhiev.
1 Organization banned in Russia.
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