Russia's position on the Syrian crisis
The crisis in Syria leads to the spread of terrorism, weapons and extremism worldwide. For that reason Russia is attempting to normalize the situation in Syria. However Russia does not accept the use of coercive measures and military force in circumvention of the UN as it contributes to the strengthening of contradictions not only in Syria but throughout the Middle East. Russia supports the current regime in the Syrian Arab Republic as the only legitimate one according to the international law.