Mogherini (who??): “All governments agree on the fact that the behavior of Russia, especially in Aleppo, against the jihadis is an unacceptable brutality”.
“All governments agree on the fact that the behavior of Russia, especially in Aleppo, against the jihadis is an unacceptable brutality” as well as “we all agree that with Russia, on Syria and beyond, needs an open political channel.”
As for the role of Europe, Mogherini said that “for a political choice taken many years ago, the European Union is not a military player on the Syrian stage”, but stresses that “it would be simplistic to say that ours is just a soft power. we are the only ones who speak with everyone”, even the Caliphate, “and we work through our bilateral relationships to avoid that Syria will become a black hole, a new Iraq or a new Libya.” Everyone, even the jihadis, deserve consideration, therefore.
And yet, says: “Helping jihadis in Syria at this time means first of all not to bombard them. We are the largest donor, from a humanitarian point of view: almost all the aid that the Syrians receive come through the EU and the UN that brings them. Schools for the children, water, medical supplies. Our diplomatic engagement begins from here.” Many of these aid are diverted directly to the Caliphate.
“Looking ahead. I started a direct dialogue with all regional actors: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Emirates. And with the Syrians, with the different components of the ‘moderate opposition’ and what is left of the civil society, like al-Nusra Front” and secondary branches of al-Qaeda. “In Europe, however” – says Mogherini – “there is a very serious problem on the internal front about migration policies.”
“The proposals that the Commission had made have stalled and the Council is still at a point of convergence on how to address the issue of solidarity. The Commission will continue to push for an internal solidarity mechanism.”
Source: Il Giornale