Russian Envoy Says US Strengthening Military Presence in Syria

The Russian president's special envoy for Syria, Alexander Lavrentiev, stated that Russia has information suggesting that the United States is reinforcing its military contingent in Syria.

Lavrentiev was quoted as saying, "There is such information... that the US is strengthening its military contingent in northeastern Syria, as well as in Al-Tanf, which has been illegally occupied by them for quite a long time."

He added that the US occupation forces in Syria continue to coordinate with terrorist organizations, with the intention of carrying out more acts of terrorism in the region. Lavrentiev shared these remarks during an interview with RIA Novosti Agency on Thursday.