Mikdad: Syria supports Russia’s decision to recognize republics of Luhansk and Donetsk

SANAA, Feb. 22 (YPA) – Syrian Foreign Minister, Dr. Fayssal Mikdad has affirmed that what the West is doing against Russia at present is similar to what it had done against Syria during the terrorist war.

During his speech in Valdai Discussion Club held on Tuesday in Moscow, Mikdad added that Syria supports President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognize the republics of Luhansk and Donetsk and will cooperate with them.

“The US occupation forces and the separatist militias backed by them continue to steal the wealth of the Syrian people, including oil and wheat,” Mikdad said.

He noted that the Turkish regime continues to support terrorist organizations in Syria in violation of international legitimacy resolutions and its obligations under the Astana understandings.

Mikdad said that the United States and the West continue to support terrorism in Syria, which poses a threat to the Middle East and the world.

He added that US officials are lying when they say that US sanctions do not affect the entry of food, humanitarian aid, medicine and medical supplies into Syria.

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