The Dutch authorities have decided not to finance the Syrian opposition and the organization "White Helmets". In the government of the Kingdom, such a strategy was deemed ineffective. This was announced on Monday, September 10, by the Foreign Minister Stef Blok and the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Sigrid Kaag. They believe that supporting the insurgent money "did not bring the desired results," writes Dutch News. The probability that the insurgent forces can win a civil war, according to the ministers, is now "extremely limited". At the briefing, the ministers pessimistic about the current situation in Syria, noting that the military victory of the government forces is "inevitable," and "inherent instability" means that the prospects for a lasting peace are gloomy. However, the Netherlands will continue to strive for a political settlement and will support the neighboring countries of the SAR, which also suffered from the conflict, the message says.. According to the publication, the Netherlands allocated 70 million. to finance opposition. In addition to sponsoring "moderate" rebels, the money was sent to its own police forces and to the program "White Helmets".

It is emphasized that the support of the first two programs will cease immediately, but the "White Helmets" will continue to receive assistance until December of this year. The US in June allocated $ 6.6 million for the activities of this organization in Syria. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic condemned this decision. And earlier in May the United Kingdom reported that it will continue to provide financial support to the "White Helmets". In Russia, it has been repeatedly stated that it is the representatives of this group that create production videos about "chemotaks" and their "consequences in Syria.