Russian lawmakers: US sanctions on Syria breach international law

Russian lawmakers have asserted that the western coercive sanctions being imposed on Syria breach the fundamental principles of international law.

Alexander Yushenko , member of the Russian Duma, told the correspondent of the Syrian News Agency (SANA) in Moscow that the United States continues its  aggressive policy against Syria, condemning the western coercive measures against Syria including the so-called ‘Caesar Act’.

“Since more than 9 years, Syria confronts a terror war that has been backed  by the US, EU and other foreign forces,” the lawmaker  said, citing that US and its western allies resorted to a policy targeting Syria’s economy after the victories achieved by  Syria over international  terrorism forces.

He affirmed that the US disrespects the countries’ sovereignty and peoples’ rights, calling on Washington to pay attention on its internal affairs.

The lawmaker pointed out the importance of strategic cooperation between Syria and Russian in all fields, including the parliamentary cooperation.

On his part, Advisor of the Communists parliamentary Bloc in Duma Sergei Temokhov said that the so-called ‘Caesar Act’ violates both the fundamental principles of international law and Syrian people’s legitimate rights.

“This US act targets not only Syria but also the countries that have cooperation relations with it, mainly Russia and other countries,” he added.

Basma Qaddour