Russia: The Syrian crackdown “does not represent a threat to international peace & security,”

"...Russia warned Western powers against “outside interference” in Syria’s strife saying it could spark civil war. The Syrian government’s crackdown on opposition demonstrators “does not represent a threat to international peace and security,” Russia’s deputy UN ambassador Alexander Pankin told the council. “A real threat to regional security could come from outside interference,” Pankin added. “Such approaches lead to a never ending circle of violence” and could spark civil war. ..."