Russia 'complicit' in Assad atrocities: Pentagon
Syrian civilians evacuated from the Eastern Ghouta enclave pass with belongings through Assad regime-controlled
corridor opened by government forces on the outskirts of the capital Damascus (AFP Photo/LOUAI BESHARA)
Washington (AFP) - Russia is "complicit" in atrocities perpetrated by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad because of its "deliberate" choice to violate terms of a ceasefire in besieged Eastern Ghouta, the Pentagon said Thursday, in comments hammered home separately by the US national security advisor.
"The Russians made a deliberate choice not to restrain the Assad regime. Thus, the carnage in East Ghouta continues. Russia is morally complicit and responsible for Assad's atrocities," Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White told reporters.
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The 15 UN Security Council members -- including the United States -- unanimously adopted a resolution last month demanding a month-long ceasefire. But it has not been respected.
The Russia-backed Syrian army and allied militia began a fierce bombing campaign on February 18 on Eastern Ghouta -- the last opposition bastion near Damascus -- then launched a ground offensive a week later.
Washington (AFP) - Russia is "complicit" in atrocities perpetrated by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad because of its "deliberate" choice to violate terms of a ceasefire in besieged Eastern Ghouta, the Pentagon said Thursday, in comments hammered home separately by the US national security advisor.
"The Russians made a deliberate choice not to restrain the Assad regime. Thus, the carnage in East Ghouta continues. Russia is morally complicit and responsible for Assad's atrocities," Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White told reporters.