John Hudson, Foreign Policy: Kerry to Russia: War in Syria ‘Can Get a Lot Uglier’
Secretary of State John Kerry conceded Tuesday he cannot guarantee Russia will stick to a new Syrian cease-fire plan that Moscow and Washington jointly agreed to this week. But he warned that the U.S. military was considering a “Plan B” and would continue supporting rebel efforts to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the absence of Russian cooperation.
“This can get a lot uglier,” Kerry said, raising the possibility of sustained U.S. and allied support for Sunni and Kurdish rebels inside Syria.
“Even if Russia took Aleppo … holding territory has always been difficult,” he said, referring to the country’s rebel-held stronghold, which has come under siege in recent weeks by Syrian troops aided by Russian air power. “Russia has to be sitting there evaluating that.”
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More News On U.S. Sec. Of State Kerry's Remarks That he Has A Plan 'B' For Syria
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Kerry warns of 'Plan B' in Syria if cease-fire fails -- USA Today
Kerry: U.S. Considering 'Plan B' In Syria If No Peace -- RFE
Kerry: Obama Has 'Plan B' if U.S.-Russian Brokered Syrian Truce Fails -- Moscow Times
Russia role vital to Syrian truce, but US has ‘Plan B’ – Kerry -- RT
Source: Moscow unaware of U.S. 'plan B' for Syria -- Russia Beyond The Headlines
2 comments:
Threatening like a street level capo. Nice going John.
Dont you need a plan A in order to have a plan B
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