In a recent interview with the German magazine “Spiegel”, Tobias Lindner, the Federal Government’s Coordinator for Syria, emphasized the need for a Russian military withdrawal from the war-torn country. As a representative of the German Green Party, Lindner stressed that the territorial integrity of Syria must be respected by all parties, including Russia. He explicitly called for the closure of Russian military bases in Syria and the withdrawal of Russian troops, arguing that their presence in the country is a threat to Germany’s own security.
According to Lindner, the Russian military presence in Syria serves as a springboard for operations in Libya and Africa, a notion that underscores the potential risks and consequences of a prolonged Russian military presence in the region. The German official’s remarks come at a time of heightened tensions between Russia and the West, with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the ongoing debate over the role of major powers in the Middle East.