This would be understandable, given the context of the then Border War. I can personally attest to the fact that, already during those turbulent times, there were those very same conflicting views ...

"We hope that the truce will lead to de-escalation of tensions and will allow moving on to a diplomatic settlement," the Belarusian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Syria, located in the Middle East, has a rich history with ancient civilisations like the Assyrians and Romans. Its capital, Damascus, is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities ...