MOSCOW : HUNDREDS OF MERCENARIES, FIGHTERS FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES FIGHTING IN SYRIA
Jul 12, 2013
Moscow, SANA_ There are hundreds of mercenaries and militants from
various countries, including the countries of Europe and the United
States in addition to Russian citizens are fighting in Syria within
illegal armed groups, Deputy Russian Foreign Minister, Special Envoy
of the President for the Middle East Mikhail Bogdanov said.
Interfax news agency quoted Bogdanov as saying in a statement :
” Syrian and Russian special services are exchanging information in
connection with reports that about 600 foreign militants, including
from Russia, the USA and Europe, are fighting in the territory of
Syria, including persons came from Russia, Europe and the United
States.
Earlier last month, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that
about 600 fighters from Russia and Europe are fighting alongside the
armed groups in Syria.
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