At the end of September 2015, the Russian Aerospace Forces launched a military operation in Syria. Its goal is declared to be the fight against ISIS (prohibited organization). This is the first action of the military outside the borders of modern Russia. It caused awe and confusion among Western partners. Is it really necessary to fight ISIS? Why is it being done? Let's find out.
Against terror for life
It should be noted that the Russian Federation faced blood and casu alties on its own territory. The terrorists tried to tear the country apart, staging terrible acts of intimidation. Therefore, Russia's fight against ISIS is justified. Experience tells us that this threat cannot be waited out or ignored. She, like a hurricane, rapidly multiplies and captures more and more new territories. Moreover, the Islamist organization has created its own ideology, which is attractive to many. According to experts, not only aggressive people who have not found themselves in modern life join it. Educated, cultured, justice-seeking citizens of many states also join the terrorists. The fight against ISIS must befirst of all in the minds, at the ideological level. This fact is increasingly mentioned by political scientists. After all, in fact, terrorism does not correspond to the normal understanding of justice. However, the flow of those wishing to join the illegal organization does not weaken. Young people are fascinated by the romance of "adventurers". By the way, according to official sources, there are about several thousand Russian citizens in the ranks of ISIS…
On distant approaches
The President of the Russian Federation openly and directly told the citizens why Russia's fight against ISIS began with an attack. According to him, the goal of the terrorists is to spread the territory of chaos to the entire continent … for now. That is, they will definitely come to the Russian Federation. So why wait for bloodshed in their cities? After all, civilians who are not prepared to repulse terror will suffer. Russia has an army. She is trained and well armed. Therefore, you need to hit first. The farther from our borders the fight against ISIS is carried out, the calmer the situation inside the country. Quite reasonable considerations. Moreover, Russian soldiers do not fight on the ground. Only the VKS strikes at the headquarters, warehouses, concentrations of terrorists. This tactic has several positives. The main one is the foreign policy effect. Russia has shown the world its amazing new weapon, leaving the "partners" to think.
Terrorist financing
It is worth mentioning that the Islamist state did not emerge yesterday. The destruction of Syria has been going on for more than four years. in Iraqthe state has not yet been restored. All these territories are a fertile zone for the spread of terrorism. In addition, there is a lot of oil in this area, which Daesh (the modern name of ISIS) has been successfully using until recently. Even in the absence of state structures, as we understand them, it is necessary to support the military and the population for something. ISIS makes money from the sale of crude oil. Trade proceeds briskly through the countries bordering the territory of chaos. As was repeatedly reported at the briefings of the Russian Defense Ministry, the columns of cars loaded with oil are like pipelines. The world community was provided with satellite images showing the criminal business of the Islamists. However, the conclusions were made only in December 2015. The UN adopted a resolution obliging everyone to take action against illegal trade in oil and historical and cultural values.
International fight against ISIS
By the end of 2015, three coalitions were formed fighting against Daesh. Information about their activities is different. The first group (led by the USA) carries out sorties and bombardments. The second (RF, Syria, Iran) demonstrates its operations live. The third, under the leadership of Saudi Arabia, cannot yet figure out the list of participants. Declared members of the coalition at the official level refuse to join this formation. So far, this structure is not conducting combat operations. Assistance to Russia in the fight against ISIS on the ground is provided by the Assad army (Syrian government). In addition, negotiations are underway with some of theopposition groups that are cautious about joining the fight. The situation is difficult. Terrorists use inhumane methods, killing indiscriminately. To clear them, you should have a strong ground army. So far, Russian diplomats are doing this. After all, the minds of people cannot be changed by force of arms alone. We need to find a consensus. And that requires negotiations, not missiles.
