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"Mr President, the video which emerged in Russia early this week, in which the Syrian President declares his willingness to step down, will probably only serve to keep Moscow in line with Assad. We know, of course, that the Russian veto prevents the adoption of a UN resolution, the consequences of which are palpable. The situation is not likely to change any time soon.
The Assad regime’s willingness to cling on to power using all available means was universally underestimated. This brutality could be linked to the multi-religious tensions which have been simmering in the region for a long time and which are known to be exacerbated by ethnic conflicts. Nothing else remains to be done save exerting more pressure on the regime by imposing sanctions. Direct military intervention, however, should probably be ruled out. The divided opposition and the fact that the rebels do not shy away from committing human rights violations, arbitrary executions and torture either are reason enough not to do this. We are also aware that there is a serious risk of militant Islamists using the chaos to consolidate their influence. We cannot allow that to happen."@en1
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