Source: Press TV
Amid already deadly
violence in Syria, Turkey has raised the prospect of military option in
its southern neighbor, while Russia has called on 'warmongering'
countries to show restraint over the matter.
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu told Turkey's Kanal 24 on
Tuesday that application of military force remained an option if Syrian
President Bashar al-Assad failed to curb the unrest in his country,
Reuters reported.
"Turkey is ready for any scenario," he said.
However, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said it was time to stop issuing Damascus ultimatums.
He blamed armed groups for provocations in Syria.
Russia joined China in October to veto a United Nations Security Council resolution drawn up by France, Britain, Germany, and Portugal, which had threatened military action and sanctions against Damascus.
Syria has been experiencing unrest ever since mid-March, with demonstrations being held both against and in support of Assad's government.
Hundreds of people, many of whom members of the Syrian security forces, have been killed during the unrest.
The Syrian government says outlaws, saboteurs, and armed terrorists are the driving factor behind the turmoil and deadly violence, while the opposition accuses the security forces of being behind the killings.
The Syrian government also says that the chaos is being orchestrated from outside the country and that the security forces have been given clear instructions not to harm civilians.
In September, the Syria Steps news website said Syrian cyber specialists had uncovered an anti-Damascus agreement struck between Turkey and France.
In line with the deal, Turkey would facilitate implementation of France's strategic plans in the Middle East, especially in Syria, Israel, and Lebanon.
The report noted that, in line with the accord, Ankara would help deposing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by reinforcing the Syrian opposition among other things. Paris would instead ease Turkey's accession to the European Union before the end of 2012.
"Turkey is ready for any scenario," he said.
However, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said it was time to stop issuing Damascus ultimatums.
He blamed armed groups for provocations in Syria.
Russia joined China in October to veto a United Nations Security Council resolution drawn up by France, Britain, Germany, and Portugal, which had threatened military action and sanctions against Damascus.
Syria has been experiencing unrest ever since mid-March, with demonstrations being held both against and in support of Assad's government.
Hundreds of people, many of whom members of the Syrian security forces, have been killed during the unrest.
The Syrian government says outlaws, saboteurs, and armed terrorists are the driving factor behind the turmoil and deadly violence, while the opposition accuses the security forces of being behind the killings.
The Syrian government also says that the chaos is being orchestrated from outside the country and that the security forces have been given clear instructions not to harm civilians.
In September, the Syria Steps news website said Syrian cyber specialists had uncovered an anti-Damascus agreement struck between Turkey and France.
In line with the deal, Turkey would facilitate implementation of France's strategic plans in the Middle East, especially in Syria, Israel, and Lebanon.
The report noted that, in line with the accord, Ankara would help deposing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by reinforcing the Syrian opposition among other things. Paris would instead ease Turkey's accession to the European Union before the end of 2012.
