Putin says only Syrian people can decide whether Assad should rule or not

Jun 20, 12:14 pm

Moscow, June 20 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that only Syrians have the right to decide whether President Bashar Assad should quit.

Putin pointed out that not all Syrians want a change in leadership and that all parties need to negotiate a solution to end violence in the country.

He publicly confirmed the joint US- Russia statement while speaking at the Group of 20, Fox News reports.

Putin and U.S. President Barack Obama agreed that Syrians should choose their next government.

According to the report, Putin said he wants to avoid a situation like Libya and other North African countries, where violence continues despite regime changes. (ANI)

Vladimir Putin, Russia, Syria, violence

Suspected U.S. drone attack in Yemen kills 4 Al Qaeda militants May 19, 10:54 am

Washington, May 19 (ANI): A suspected American drone attack has reportedly killed four Al Qaeda militants in the southern province of Yemen according to security officials.

Full Story ť

Saudi woman creates history by reaching Mount Everest summit May 19, 10:18 am

London, May 19 (ANI): A Saudi woman has become the first female from the country and the youngest Arab to reach the summit of Mount Everest - the world's highest mountain.

Full Story ť

I want to shoot Hillary Clinton right in the vagina, says radio host May 19, 9:55 am

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Radio host Pete Santilli has made shocking comments about former First Lady Hillary Clinton, claiming that she should be shot in the vagina for her involvement in the killings of US troops.

Full Story ť

Rajapaksa pledges to continue fighting 'external elements' for peace in Sri Lanka May 18, 2:50 pm

Beijing, May 18 (Xinhua-ANI): Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa on Saturday renewed his pledge to fight all "external elements" seeking to "disrupt" the country's peace at the fourth anniversary celebration of winning the three-decade war.

Full Story ť

Comments