Putting a Brave Face on Failure to Achieve Ceasefire in Syria

Russia’s UN envoy Vitaly Churkin was less than candid, claiming Lavrov/Kerry talks on the sidelines of the UN’s 71st General Assembly made progress – ahead of the International Syria Support Group (ISSG) meeting Thursday afternoon at a New York hotel.

At this point it is a bit hard to discern the logic behind Russia’s game with these constant diplomatic maneuvers. Surely Russians—of all people— understand the sheer perfidy and treachery in the bosom of Anglo-American culture toward Moscow.

Chances for Lavrov achieving anything meaningful with Kerry for the remainder of his time as secretary of state is nil. He’ll leave when a new administration takes over in January, Hillary Clinton likely heading it, a notorious war goddess sure to escalate conflict, not resolve it.