- Sputnik International
World
Get the latest news from around the world, live coverage, off-beat stories, features and analysis.

Saudi Decision on Troops to Syria Not Influenced by Russian Withdrawal

© AP Photo / Hassan AmmarSaudi special forces
Saudi special forces - Sputnik International
Subscribe
Saudi Arabian Defense Ministry aide stated that withdrawal of Russia’s military contingent from Syria does not have any influence on Saudi Arabia’s decision to send ground troops to the country.

Syrian soldier on a street of Damascus on the first day of truce - Sputnik International
Saudi Arabia Welcomes Steps Bringing Security to Syria
MOSCOW (Sputnik) The withdrawal of Russia’s military contingent from Syria does not have any influence on Saudi Arabia’s decision to send ground troops to the country, Saudi Arabian Defense Ministry aide Ahmed Asiri told Sputnik on Tuesday.

“We’ve already said that troops, including from the international coalition, will be sent to Syria in the fight against terrorism. We’re not tied in any way with the presence of Russian troops in Syria. Saudi Arabia makes judgments on what’s there, not by what’s said,” Asiri said by telephone.

“We confirm that if Saudi troops head to Syria, then this would be within the international coalition, whose goal is the fight against terrorism,” Asiri added.

Newsfeed
0
To participate in the discussion
log in or register
loader
Chats
Заголовок открываемого материала