"That’s unrealistic, because such forces usually act in accordance with international agreements. Such agreements need to get the approval of states. Which states? In this case, there are no other states. There is only the Syrian state, one country. And the other party is not a state, it’s terrorist groups. How can the UN sign an agreement with terrorist groups?" Assad said, adding that this would be "absolutely illogical."
"Even if they wanted to go for it, what kind of forces would it be? It’s not known and not clear. We are talking about groups that appear and disappear, unite and fall apart. The situation is unclear. At the same time, from a military perspective, there should be two armies on both sides of the border. There is an agreement that clearly defines the positions in terms of geography… All of that is missing. If we agree and attract these forces, how will they act? That’s why I am saying that it’s impossible," the president explained.
