Mikhail Bogdanov’s remarks appear to reflect that Moscow has begun positioning itself for Bashar al-Assad’s imminent defeat. (Reuters)
Russia Says Syrian Opposition Could Defeat Government -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Rebel forces are gaining ground against the Syrian government and could win the war against President Bashar al-Assad, the Kremlin's envoy for Middle East affairs said on Thursday.
Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov also said Russia was working on plans to evacuate its citizens from Syria if necessary.
"One must look the facts in the face. The regime and government in Syria is losing control of more and more territory," the state-run Russian news agency RIA quoted Bogdanov as saying.
"Unfortunately, a victory of the Syrian opposition cannot be ruled out."
His remarks were the clearest sign yet that Russia is preparing for the possible defeat of Assad's government in a conflict that has killed more than 40,000 people since March 2011.
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