Russia may return troops to Syria

Russia does not rule out the resumption of operations in Syria "on a scale commensurate with the degree of threat" if the Islamic State and other terrorist organizations intensify hostilities and terrorist attacks against civilians, according to Valentina Matvienko, chairman of the Federation Council.

“If ISIS and other international terrorist organizations escalate hostilities, terrorist attacks against civilians, it cannot be ruled out that the Russian military air operation to destroy terrorists can be resumed on a scale commensurate with the threat,” Matvienko said. She stressed that Russia intends to resist attempts by terrorists to resume full-scale war.

“Let me remind you that we have two military bases in Syria, and specialists are working to help establish the peace process,” the Federation Council speaker noted.

In her opinion, the withdrawal of the main part of the Russian military contingent is "a demonstration of the sincerity of our intentions to bring peace to Syrian soil, to give an additional impetus to the process of political settlement." “Our military men show themselves as wonderful negotiators and diplomats. They are actively working with the leaders of various opposition movements, attracting them to participate in a peaceful dialogue. " And Russia is firm in its position.