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On April 2, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov denounced supplying opposition forces with arms and logistical support. Russia demands both sides fully implement Annan's peace plan. He also called for no artificial deadlines. Doing so runs counter to peaceful resolution.
Syria agreed to pull back and end hostilities. It depends on whether insurgents honor the same commitment. Conflict resolution depends on both sides going along. One without the other assures failure.
Ja'afari said "the plan won't be successful unless everybody is committed." Arming and funding the opposition "is a violation and a declaration of war against the sovereignty of Syria."
The "Friends of Syria" Istanbul meeting was "one-sided." Russia and China refused to attend for good reason. Syria's government wasn't invited, nor were nonviolent opposition representatives.
Spurning them and Assad revealed what's going on. Continued conflict, not resolution is planned. Annan's sham peace plan is cover to mask it.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova added:
Syrians alone must "decide their fate themselves without foreign interference, including the election of legitimate leaders of the country and its bodies."
Washington and rogue NATO partners won't tolerate it. Assad faces a Hobson's choice. He's damned whatever he does. Pulling back leaves Syrians defenseless. Insurgents will continue reigning terror freely. Confronting them responsibly draws blame.
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