DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press)<\/strong> \u2013 Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova reaffirmed on Thursday Moscow\u2019s steadfast support for the Syrian government and its commitment to preserving Syria\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In an interview with Syria\u2019s state-run news agency SANA, Zakharova emphasized that Syria remains a cornerstone of regional stability and security. \u201cRussia stands firm in its support for the Syrian state and its people, ensuring their independence and sovereignty,\u201d she said, adding that attempts to undermine Syria represent \u201congoing and continuous aggression.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zakharova criticized what she described as the \u201cdestructive policies\u201d of Western powers, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom, accusing them of fostering chaos in Syria through their backing of armed groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe presence of U.S. forces in Syria is illegal and supports groups that plunder Syria\u2019s natural resources,\u201d she stated, reiterating Russia\u2019s opposition to what it sees as Washington\u2019s \u201chostile approach\u201d toward Damascus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zakharova further accused Western countries of prolonging instability in Syria to serve their geopolitical interests, framing their actions as part of a broader agenda to weaken Syria\u2019s sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since the outbreak of the Syrian conflict in 2011, Russia has been a critical ally of the Syrian government, providing military and political support that has bolstered President Bashar Assad\u2019s position. Russia\u2019s involvement has included direct military intervention and diplomatic backing, often clashing with U.S. policies in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zakharova\u2019s remarks come amid heightened tensions in Northwest Syria, where Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS, formerly al-Nusra Front) and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) recently launched an offensive against Syrian government forces in Aleppo and Idlib. The opposition forces claim to have captured key locations and advanced toward Aleppo city, further destabilizing the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Russian Foreign Ministry\u2019s statements highlight the continuing friction between global powers over Syria\u2019s future. While the U.S.-led coalition maintains a presence in Northeast Syria, ostensibly to combat ISIS, Russia has repeatedly condemned it as a violation of international law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zakharova concluded by reiterating Russia\u2019s dedication to Syria\u2019s sovereignty, stating that Damascus\u2019s stability is essential for broader regional security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) \u2013 Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova reaffirmed on Thursday Moscow\u2019s steadfast support for the Syrian government and its commitment to preserving Syria\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In an interview with Syria\u2019s state-run news agency SANA, Zakharova emphasized that Syria remains a cornerstone of regional stability and security. \u201cRussia stands […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":118784,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-118783","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics","category-syria"],"yoast_head":"\nCondemnation of Western Policies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Russia\u2019s Role in Syria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Broader Implications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Reporting by Osama Ibrahim<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Editing by Kardo Roj<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"