Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Syrian issue must be tackled in Syria.

“Arrangements based on military victory are inappropriate and cannot be effective,” he said during a traditional press conference, РБК reported.

Russia offers to ensure security and then think about change of power. “Syrian people must decide fate of their country,” he emphasized.

He recalled the situation in Libya when Russia lost position in the region and the country was ruined.

“We are not concerned over the fate of Assad’s regime. We realize that changes are demanded since one family has been ruling for 40 years,” Putin said, noting that Russia does not want the opposition to get power and continue war with hidden supporters of Assad .

Russia wants a solution which will prevent the country from a break-up and continuous civil war.