Russia is "very seriously" considering going to war with Islamic State militants in Afghanistan, it has been revealed.The proposed action was revealed by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova at a press conference this morning.She told reporters: "The Russian Federation says that it is necessary to consider the scenario of preventing terrorist threats over Afghanistan very seriously."
Russian forces began bombing ISIS targets in Syria, as well as the Free Syrian Army and other rebel fighters in September.
Vladimir Putin, Russia's president, is a supporter of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad.
However this move would see Russia stretch its military reach beyond war-torn Syria, into the troubled region of Afghanistan where ISIS fighters are said to be recruiting members of the Taliban.
Mrs Zakharova also continued Russia's war of words with Turkey after a fighter jet attacking Syria was shot down by Turkish forces, claiming that the Su-24 plane was in its airspace.
The spokeswoman denied allegations from Turkish officials that Russia is carrying out "ethnic cleansing" in Syria.Instead, Mrs Zakharova hit back at what she claimed was Turkey's "reckless steps and provocative actions".
Yesterday Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said the incident on November 24, which resulted in the death of a Russian pilot, gave grounds for war.
However Russia decided against "symmetrical response".
Mr Medvedev told a Russian TV station: "What did 20th-century countries used to do in a similar situation? A war began."That was a direct assault on a foreign state. In the present situation a war is the worst what could happen.
"That’s why a decision was taken not to give a symmetrical answer to what the Turks had done."Yet we had to make them understand they’re going to hold responsibility for their actions.
"Exactly for that reason and for the safety of our citizens the relevant decisions were taken."
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Russia considers going to war with ISIS in Afghanistan after terrorist militants invade country
Russia is "very seriously" considering going to war with Islamic State militants in Afghanistan, it has been revealed.The proposed action was revealed by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova at a press conference this morning.She told reporters: "The Russian Federation says that it is necessary to consider the scenario of preventing terrorist threats over Afghanistan very seriously."
Russian forces began bombing ISIS targets in Syria, as well as the Free Syrian Army and other rebel fighters in September.
Vladimir Putin, Russia's president, is a supporter of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad.
However this move would see Russia stretch its military reach beyond war-torn Syria, into the troubled region of Afghanistan where ISIS fighters are said to be recruiting members of the Taliban.
Mrs Zakharova also continued Russia's war of words with Turkey after a fighter jet attacking Syria was shot down by Turkish forces, claiming that the Su-24 plane was in its airspace.
The spokeswoman denied allegations from Turkish officials that Russia is carrying out "ethnic cleansing" in Syria.Instead, Mrs Zakharova hit back at what she claimed was Turkey's "reckless steps and provocative actions".
Yesterday Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said the incident on November 24, which resulted in the death of a Russian pilot, gave grounds for war.
However Russia decided against "symmetrical response".
Mr Medvedev told a Russian TV station: "What did 20th-century countries used to do in a similar situation? A war began."That was a direct assault on a foreign state. In the present situation a war is the worst what could happen.
"That’s why a decision was taken not to give a symmetrical answer to what the Turks had done."Yet we had to make them understand they’re going to hold responsibility for their actions.
"Exactly for that reason and for the safety of our citizens the relevant decisions were taken."
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