Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 3/13/25: Russia Waits for Details on 30-Day Ceasefire, Killing of Alawites in Syria Continues, and More
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Mar 13, 2025 Tensions rise as Russia awaits details on a proposed 30-day ceasefire, while Zelensky remains firm against territorial concessions. The situation in Syria worsens with ongoing violence against Alawite civilians and complex regional power struggles. U.S. involvement leads to recent agreements aiming for stability, amid humanitarian crises linked to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Meanwhile, the economic fallout from Trump's tariffs stirs international criticism, and a whistleblower's dismissal raises questions about U.S. foreign policy credibility.
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Zelenskyy's Stance
- Zelenskyy rejects territorial concessions, a key demand for Russia to agree to a ceasefire.
- This stance makes a ceasefire unlikely unless the US offers Russia something substantial in return.
Kursk Withdrawal
- Ukrainian forces are reportedly withdrawing from Kursk after Russia made significant territorial gains.
- Zelenskyy's earlier invasion of Kursk, against military advice, aimed to gain negotiating leverage.
Alawite Killings Continue
- The killing of Alawite civilians continues in Syria, with at least 17 more reported dead since Monday.
- HTS, an al-Qaeda offshoot, is reportedly responsible, including Chechen fighters within their ranks.