About 600 Russians and Europeans fighting on the side of Syrian “opposition “– Putin

At least 600 Russians and Europeans are fighting alongside the “rebels” battling the forces of Syrian government, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, according to Voice of Russia,RT.

 “It is known that there are at least 600 people from Russia and Europe fighting along with opposition forces in Syria,” Putin said during the Forum’s plenary session.

Putin reiterated that weapon supplies to the Syrian rebels violate international law, and threaten to further destabilize the country.

“Why supply weapons to “militant forces” in Syria when we are not sure of the composition of these groups? “he said, adding that it remains unclear where these arms will end up.

“If the United States … recognizes one of the key Syrian “opposition” organizations, al-Nusra, as terrorist … how can one deliver arms to those” opposition” members?” Putin said. “Where will (those weapons) end up? What role will they play”?

M.D