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Russia, despite it all, continues to support the regime of Bashar al-Assad.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 06:44
CAIRO — In the 11 months since the first protests erupted in Syria, Russia has stood virtually alone beside its economic partner, emerging as the most ardent supporter of Syria’s embattled regime.
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