‘Kurdish factor is the real factor in the situation in Syria’ – Putin

YemenExtra

M.A.

 During a speech at the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing on Monday, the Russian President Vladimir Putin stated the “Kurdish factor is the real factor in the situation in Syria.”

“Kurdish forces participate in the military operation against the so-called Islamic State, and they are one of the most combat-ready units, we consider it useful to maintain working contacts with them, at least to avoid possible confrontations and a situation that could carry a threat for our military personnel,” he continued.

“I really count on it [safe zones] to be an effective mechanism for the safekeeping of the ceasefire. During the current stage, it is the most important – to maintain, to safe-keep the ceasefire,” Putin explained.