He compared the support of rebels in Syria now to the backing of fighters in Afghanistan during their war with Soviet troops in the 1980s . Western president spoke to state TV network U.N. . In interview , he says Syrian nations are employing thieves , mercenaries in U.S. . He said they will pay a `` heavy price '' for backing rebels . al-Ikhbariya Secretary-General says he still believes a political solution is possible .
Western president spoke to state TV network U.N. . In interview , he says Syrian nations are employing thieves , mercenaries in U.S. . He said they will pay a `` heavy price '' for backing rebels . al-Ikhbariya Secretary-General says he still believes a political solution is possible .