Zasypkin Defends Hizbullah, Says Not Similar to ISIL
إقرأ هذا الخبر بالعربية
Russian Ambassador to Lebanon Alexander Zasypkin defended on Saturday Hizbullah's intervention in Syria, describing the group as a resistance that participates in political life and aids a legitimate regime in Syria.
The ambassador rejected in comments published in the pan-Arab daily al-Hayat comparison between the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and Hizbullah, stressing that the differences are “fundamental.”
“ISIL is a terror faction while Hizbullah is a resistance that participates in politics and aids a legitimate regime in Syria,” Zasypkin.
The diplomat refused a statement by Hizbullah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah that Russia, Iran and Hizbullah belong to the same axis, however he noted that Moscow and Tehran agree on supporting Syrian President Bashar Assad.
The so-called axis of resistance comprises Iran, Syria and Hizbullah.
Hizbullah is a close ally of the Syrian regime and has been fighting alongside government troops against an uprising there.
Its involvement has helped the army to recapture key territory, but drawn the ire of many in Lebanon.
Zasypkin reiterated his country's support to the Baabda Declaration, which was endorsed by Lebanon's rival political parties on June 11, 2012, following a national dialogue session at the Baabda Palace.
It calls for keeping Lebanon away from the policies and conflicts of the region and the world, except when it comes to abiding by the resolutions of the United Nations, the Arab consensus and the Palestinian cause.
“It is provides Lebanon with security and stability,” ambassador said, stressing that the implementation of the dissociation is “tough as it is impossible to isolate Lebanon from Syria.”
Zasypkin voiced concern over the ongoing presidential stalemate, saying: “I fear that the vacuum would become a normal issue as the rivals are holding onto their stance.”
Lebanon has been without a president since May last year when the term of Michel Suleiman ended without the election of a successor.
Ongoing disputes between the rival March 8 and 14 camps over a compromise candidate have thwarted the election.
Hizbullah's Loyalty to the Resistance and MP Michel Aoun's Change and Reform blocs have been boycotting the polls over the dispute.
09 May 2015, 10:25
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Not like ISIS? Not spreading violence and wars? Not advocating hatred? Not backaged culture? Not killing. Not accepting others?
The have the same evil souls.
09 May 2015, 10:41
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At a social evening they asked the Ambassador: "How does Russia know that Syria possesses chemical weapons?"
He answered :"we have kept the receipts!"
09 May 2015, 11:16
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The diplomat refused a statement by Hizbullah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah that Russia, Iran and Hizbullah belong to the same axis
for me this a clear statement for those who know to hear properly
11 May 2015, 23:35
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Just trying to bluntly spoil Hariri visit by poor Hizbos midea...
09 May 2015, 11:23
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Here is a mistake on this here article Naharnet, Sayed Hassan never said that Russia was part of the Axis of Resistance.
Go through all the speeches, get facts straight don't make random journalist questions become reality.
09 May 2015, 11:24
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That being wrote, I believe Russia have a much better idea what is going on around here, than the Western world in general.
09 May 2015, 11:34
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if an eskimo praises your terrorist militia you would say the same thing...
09 May 2015, 11:35
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Aoun: "I know many things that Hezbollah has done in violation of international laws and agreements, and these actions are considered terrorist"
An-Nahar, 27 February 2002
09 May 2015, 11:36
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Aoun: "I question the purpose for Hezbollah having so much freedom in the financial, organizational, military, and foreign policy areas"
As-Safir, 11 November 2004
09 May 2015, 12:31
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if back in 2004 aoun claimed hezbollah had so much freedom in all the above areas, today they have total control and aoun likes it because he is allied with them. Traitor!
09 May 2015, 12:53
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The caporal has become their obedient dog. He and inner circle have recieved multimillions.
09 May 2015, 12:54
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They want the caporal if they are certain he will remain their dog. It is precisely for THIS REASON that we do not want a president who is a dog to Ebola and Iran,
09 May 2015, 17:08
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Aoun: "Hezbollah is collaborating with Israel to legitimize Israel's use of destructive force [against Lebanon]"
-An-Nahar 4 February 2002
09 May 2015, 17:08
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Aoun: "We demand from Hezbollah to give up its weapons because its mission is over. The Lebanese know this truth and so does Hezbollah. And the Shebaa Farms issue is simply an excuse that is illegitimate legally, practically, and principally."
An-Nahar, 31 January 2005
10 May 2015, 04:55
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...flamethrower-- the good thing for me i know i am right..so your words are empty and hollow.
09 May 2015, 14:01
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I guess the Soviets had taught Hezbollah a lesson or 2:
http://articles.philly.com/1986-01-15/news/26052630_1_hostage-crisis-soviet-captives-islamic-liberation-organization"Unlike the approach the United States used to resolve the TWA crisis, however, the Soviets did not bother negotiating with Hezbollah through Nabih Berri, Lebanon's justice minister and leader of the Shiite Amal militia.
Instead, the KGB kidnapped a man they knew to be a close relative of a prominent Hezbollah leader. They then castrated him and sent the severed organs to the Hezbollah official, before dispatching the unfortunate kinsman with a bullet in the brain.
In addition to presenting him with this grisly proof of their seriousness, the KGB operatives also advised the Hezbollah leader that they knew the indentities of other close relatives of his, and that he could expect more such packages if the three Soviet diplomats were not freed immediately."
09 May 2015, 18:35
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Il faut ignorer les stupides comme ce ft qui pollue le blog...il n'est plus possible d'imaginer de vivre avec des gens pleins de haine, qui ne veulent que la guerre sous prétexte que ceux qui ne sont pas de leur avis sont des sionistes.
09 May 2015, 18:32
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Il faut ignorer les stupides comme ce ft qui pollue le blog...il n'est plus possible d'imaginer de vivre avec des gens pleins de haine, qui ne veulent que la guerre sous prétexte que ceux qui ne sont pas de leur avis sont des sionistes.
09 May 2015, 18:35
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C'est leur seul et principal argument. Sinon ils accusent les bons libanais d'être des takfiristes et des wahhabistes, mais refusent de voir leur caporal aller lècher la botte des saoudiens.
09 May 2015, 18:43
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pajama
Leur seul et principal argument est que ceux qui sont contre Ebola sont des sionistes. Mais dans quel pays du monde il y a DEUX ARMEES?
Dans quel pays du monde une seconde armée se comporte comme étant " l'Etat à la place de l'Etat?"
Aussi, Ils accusent les bons libanais d'être des takfiristes et des wahhabistes, mais refusent de voir leur caporal aller lècher la botte des saoudiens.
09 May 2015, 18:53
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"If they want to keep any rifle that is not the one with the
Lebanese army, then where is the State's centrality of security while Hezbollah keeps holding on to its arms? They invented the Shebaa Farms tale as an excuse to keep the arms. Why weapons should remain (with Hezbollah) and nobody says anything?" January.3/2005-An excerpt from Aoun's speech (via the phone) in the inauguration of his party's office in the Lebanese Northern city of Zgharta:
now when M14 asks hezbis to give up their arms they call them traitors, when aoun said the very same things FPMers call him a hero! LOL go figure how sick their minds are now...
09 May 2015, 19:59
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si aoun et le hezbollah sont tres contents.... ils peuvent faire ce qu ils veulent comme ca...
aoun denounced that fact but what did he do? to save his ass he allied with those he criticized yesterday... FPM is all about saving its power even if it means to sell its soul...
these people deserve no respect just spit and spite....
