Saudi Arabia reply to criticism of Russia over its plan to supply missiles to the Syrian rebels, saying Moscow's support for President Bashar al-Assad would prolong the conflict.
A spokesman for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia told the news agency SPA that the foreign ministry "Russia surprised by the criticism against Saudi Arabia for its support for the Syrian people".
He said the strong Russian support for President Bashar al-Assad, and the use of repeated veto in the Security Council of the United Nations (UN) has hindered a peaceful solution to Syria.
"Russia's support is an important reason for the action and the Syrian government's brutal conflict that has lasted for three years with no hope of a settlement or stop the human suffering at the moment," he said.
On Tuesday (25/2) Russia Saudi Arabia warned about supplying the Syrian rebels carry on the shoulder missile launcher. Russia mengataka, such actions would jeopardize security across the Middle East and beyond.
Russian Foreign Ministry said it was "deeply concerned" by reports that Saudi Arabia plans to buy missile systems launched from Pakistani-made surface-to-air and anti-tank for the Syrian rebels based in Jordan.
"If these weapons fall into the hands of sensitive hardliners and terrorists flooded Syria, then there is likely to fall into their hands the weapons were to be used away from the borders of the Middle East countries," the Russian ministry.
Tensions have long yanag occurred between Russia and Saudi Arabia has increased as a result of the Syrian conflict, because the Moscow supports Assad, meanwhile Riyadh gave open support to the rebels.
Russia and Iran are important allies of President Bashar in a conflict that has killed about 140,000 people since the peaceful protests erupted in March 2011.
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