Syrian Government Agrees To Attend Geneva Conference, Says Ally Russia -- The Guardian
Assad regime agrees 'in principle' to conflict resolution initiative as Syrian opposition comes under pressure to take part as well
The Assad government has agreed to take part in next month's international conference in Geneva aimed at resolving Syria's civil war, according to ally Russia, as the Syrian opposition came under pressure to also commit to the initiative.
Russia's foreign ministry spokesman, Alexander Lukashevich, said: "We note with satisfaction that we have received an agreement in principle from Damascus to attend the international conference in the interest of the Syrians themselves finding a political path to resolve the conflict."
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Russia says Assad agrees ‘in principle’ to join Syria peace talks -- Washington Post
Syria Agrees to Attend Peace Talks Next Month, Russia Says -- Bloomberg Businessweek
My Comment: So they agree to meet .... but with no guidelines/agenda on what to discuss and/or bargain over .... this peace conference is going to fall apart. My advice .... the Russians and Americans better get together quick and iron out what will be discussed before this "peace conference" starts, and make sure that all parties know what is expected from them.
Update 14:20 EST: It looks like both Russia and the U.S. are now rushing to meet and arrange what will be discussed at next month's peace talks in Geneva. Talk about doing everything at the last moment.
Update 14:50 EST: The Syrian rebel movement is now also trying to get their act together before next month's peace talks .... but I doubt that the more radical members of the rebel movement will be invited ... and they are the ones who are now doing most of the fighting.
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