Friday, November 18, 2011

Russian Moves Reveal It's Strong Support Of Syrian President Assad



Report: Russia Warships To Enter Syria Waters In Bid To Stem Foreign Intervention -- Haaretz

Syrian official says Damascus agrees 'in principle' to allow entrance of Arab League observer mission; 22-member body proposed sending hundreds of observers to the to help end the bloodshed.

Russian warships are due to arrive at Syrian territorial waters, a Syrian news agency said on Thursday, indicating that the move represented a clear message to the West that Moscow would resist any foreign intervention in the country's civil unrest.

Also on Friday, a Syrian official said Damascus has agreed "in principle" to allow an Arab League observer mission into the country.

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More News On Russia's Support Of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

Russia stands by Assad as pressure mounts on Syria -- Reuters
Russia opposes Syria's suspension from Arab League -- Reuters
Russia's PM Putin calls for restraint in drafting the UN's Syria resolution -- Winnipeg Free Press/AP
Putin calls for ‘restraint and caution’ over Syria -- Khallej Times/AFP
Russia accuses West of fuelling tension in Syria -- Kuwait News Agency
Russia will continue arms sales to ally Syria: official -- Khaleej Times/AFP
What can Syrian opposition give Russia? Nothing -- Pravda
Arab League risks Russian wrath by approaching West over Syria -- Deutsche Welle

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