Imperial powers, mostly the United States, are responsible for the destruction of Syria, according to Myles Hoenig, an American political analyst and activist.
Hoenig, a former Green Party candidate for Congress, made the remarks in an interview with Press TV on Wednesday while commenting on a statement by US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley.
Speaking at the UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday, Haley urged Russia to use its leverage over Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to end the conflict as the UN envoy warned of a “worrying and dangerous” moment in the nearly seven-year bloodshed.
“Russia can push the regime to commit to seeking a real peace in Syria,” Haley said.
Moscow and Washington support opposing sides in the Syrian conflict. Russia assists the Syrian government and has been carrying out an aerial bombardment campaign against terrorist positions in Syria.
“The Russians were asked by the legitimate government of Syria…