Russia Decision to Pull Out Forces From Syria to Change Peace Process - HNC

Russia’s decision to withdraw its air group from Syria will “change completely” the political process, a member of the High Negotiations Committee (HNC) told Sputnik on Monday.

GENEVA (Sputnik) – Earlier on Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Moscow's anti-terrorist air campaign created the conditions for political process on Syrian reconciliation.

“This will change the entire situation completely, especially concerning the political decision. Especially, if the regime believes there can be a political solution to the crisis,” Monzer Makhous said.

“We are always ready for this [to start direct negotiations with the government]. It is only a technical issue right now, but later direct talks will take place. If [UN envoy Staffan] de Mistura makes a decision, then why not,” Makhous added.