| OR, Russia makes hay while the Lightbringer shines. |
| That's a threat I would take seriously... |
Hereditary President-for-Life Bashir Pencilneckal-Assad
Trampler of Homs...
Sunni Death Eaters, led by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
... the current version of al-Qaeda in Iraq, just as blood-thirsty and well-beloved as the original...
(ISIL) which is active in both Syria and Iraq, have seized vast territory north and west of Storied Baghdad since launching their offensive two weeks ago.
Ryabkov, whose country is Assad's main backer, did not elaborate on what steps Russia might take.
"The situation is very dangerous in Iraq and the foundations of the Iraqi state are under threat," he said.
Ryabkov also reiterated Moscow's position that the crises in Syria and Iraq must be resolved "through a genuine national dialogue".
Asked about Washington's decision to support moderate rebels in Syria, Ryabkov said: "There can be no alternative to a political solution."
He added: "We reject this US policy. It is in everybody's interest, including the Americans, to act responsibly on Syria."
President Barack Obama
Republicans can come along for the ride, but they've got to sit in the back...
has asked US politicians to authorize a $500 million plan to arm and train the Syrian opposition, which has been fighting both Assad's troops and the jihadist ISIL.
Ryabkov said Damascus had taken a "responsible" decision in handing over its chemical weapons arsenal, while calling on Israel to "abide by" the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.