Syria needs 'peaceful political solution': Putin

MOSCOW: Russia's President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Syria required dialogue between the regime and opposition rather than foreign intervention to ensure a lasting peace."I am convinced...

AFP

July 09, 2012

Syria needs 'peaceful political solution': Putin

MOSCOW: Russia's President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Syria required dialogue between the regime and opposition rather than foreign intervention to ensure a lasting peace.

"I am convinced that we must do everything possible to force the conflicting sides to find a peaceful political solution to all the disputed issues," said Putin. "Only this can lead to a long-term settlement and stable development."