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"We received information this plane was carrying cargo of a nature that could not possibly be in compliance with the rules of civil aviation."
He lied. Nothing illegal was on board. Turkey's act willfully violated civil aviation rules. It was provocative and uncalled for. It advances things closer to full-scale intervention. Events make it appear likely.
On October 10, SANA quoted Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov saying Moscow will defend UN Charter provisions in attempting to cool regional tensions.
He stressed respecting national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and non-interference in the internal affairs of other nations. Moscow is willing anytime to perform interlocutor/intermediary services.
Russia knows what's at stake. It's determined to try avoiding general war. Anything may erupt any time. Turkey seems hellbent for conflict. It's spoiling for a fight. It's provoking and facilitating full-scale intervention.
Perhaps Israel is positioning itself to get involved. It deployed significant forces to its Golan/Syrian border. At the same time, it's keeping a low profile. If Washington unleashes Turkey to attack, Netanyahu may provide support or force Syria to divert troops to protect its southwestern border.
Bet on claims ahead about intervening for humanitarian and/or responsibility to protect reasons. The same ruse was used for Libya. Imperial aggression masquerades behind liberating intentions.
On October 11, Mossad-connected DEBKAfile (DF) headlined "Turkey's army on high state of readiness, first step for Syria no-fly zone," saying:
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