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Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stresses that neither side can prevail in armed conflict. Unless resolved peacefully, it'll continue longterm.
On December 27, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) headlined "Russian Foreign Ministry: No Russian-US Plan to Settle the Situation in Syria," saying:
Moscow want Geneva principles implemented. Lukashevich calls them "irreplaceable for settling the situation in Syria."
Dialogue alone can resolve things. Russia wants Syrians alone to determine their country's future. On Saturday, Lavrov and Brahimi will hold talks. Diplomatic conflict resolution will be stressed.
Syria's Deputy Foreign Minister, Faisal Muqdad, will participate. "Nowadays, there is a need for active and decisive measures to put an end to the violence," said Lukashevich.
SANA cited Brahimi saying Geneva principles include enough ideas to resolve conflict. New ones added to them aren't needed.
He rhetorically expressed opposition to extremist elements. He added that internal conflict threatens "neighboring countries and the world."
Earlier reports said he wants UN peacekeepers. That he hoped to enlist support from participating countries. Weeks ago he denied it.
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