EU to discuss closure of Russian bases with Syrian rebels - Kallas
Kyiv • UNN
The European Union intends to raise the issue of closing Russian bases in Syria during meetings with rebel forces. This was stated by EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas after a meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels.
The European Union will raise the issue of closing Russian bases in Syria. This is due to the influence that Russia has. This was stated by EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas, according to Politico, UNN reports.
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She noted that a number of EU foreign ministers have raised the issue of closing the Russian bases in Tartus and Khmeimim in Syria. This will be discussed during the initial contacts with the rebel forces.
Many foreign ministers have picked up on this to say that, you know, this should be a condition for the new leadership to also get rid of Russian influence there, because this is the base from which they (Russian Federation - ed.) also conduct their activities in Africa and their southern neighbors. So we will raise this issue with the leadership when we have meetings,
Recall
The EU Council approved the 15th package of sanctions against Russia. The new restrictive measures are aimed at weakening Russia's ability to wage an aggressive war against Ukraine.
