Russia calls for Kurds' participation in intra-Syrian negotiations

MOSCOW. March 2 (Interfax) - Kurds should participate in the intra-Syrian negotiations, which are expected to resume in Geneva on March 9, Russian Foreign Ministry official Maria Zakharova said.

"Our position is that, of course, Kurds should be involved in the negotiation process under the aegis of the UN," Zakharova told a briefing on Wednesday, responding to a question as to whether Kurds will participate in the new round of the intra-Syrian negotiations.