German Chancellor Angela Merkel supported for the first time Russia's actions in Syria. In her opinion, the anti-terrorist operation in Idlib is necessary. "It is necessary to make attempts in order to overcome the radical forces, but at the same time to protect civilians.

We must avoid a humanitarian catastrophe, "Merkel quotes the Deutsche Wirtschafts Nachrichten. At the same time, the Chancellor will discuss this problem with Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan. She noted that the militants are trying to protect themselves, under the guise of local residents. How to react to the statement Merkel Donald Trump is still unknown. Recall that the US president opposed the attack of the Syrian troops on Idlib. He also warned Moscow that, in case of support on the territory of the country, a humanitarian crisis will begin.