Syria does not want warfare with Israel, maintaining nationhood is more important - Putin

MOSCOW./TAS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence on Monday that Syria did not need warfare with Israel. "As for shelling, we know, we condemn this shelling. As far as I known makeshift missile systems are used in it," he said at talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "As for Syria, we know and understand that the Syrian army and Syria on the whole is in the position when maintaining its own nationhood comes to the forefront, not the opening of a second front," Putin said. The Russian leader said he understood concerns of the Israeli leadership. "I am very glad that you have come to discuss all details," he added. Read more