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Russian PM says military won't stay in Syria for ever

Published: 15 Feb 2016 - 10:03 am | Last Updated: 03 Nov 2021 - 06:07 pm
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Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev speaks at a panel discussion during the second day of the 52nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, southern Germany, on February 13, 2016. / AFP / Christof STACHE

MOSCOW: Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said in an interview that Moscow does not plan to maintain its military presence in Syria indefinitely.

In an interview with Time magazine Medvedev was asked if Russia would help its ally, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in his stated aim of restoring his control over all of Syria.

"We have no plans... for such a never-ending presence in Syria. We are there pursuing an entirely limited, concrete objective," Medvedev said, according to a transcript of the interview released by the government.

Reuters