Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Russia Continues It's Syrian Evacuation Efforts

Photo: RIA Novosti

Russia Steps Up Syria Evacuation Efforts -- Gulf News/AFP

Four more warships sent to Mediterranean Sea to join escort ship and smaller vessels.

Moscow: Russia on Tuesday sent two planes to Syria to pick up Russians wanting to leave the conflict-torn country as the navy despatched four warships to the Mediterranean reportedly for a possible larger evacuation.

Two emergencies ministry planes carrying humanitarian aid for Syria took off from Moscow for the port city of Latakia and would take any Russians wanting to leave on their flight back, the ministry said.

Meanwhile the defence ministry said Russia is sending four more warships to the Mediterranean Sea to join an escort ship and smaller vessels that are already on duty in the region.

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More News ON Russia Stepping Up It's Evacuation Efforts

Russia offers seats on 2 planes to Russians willing to leave Syria -- Washington Post/AP
Russia sending planes to Syria to deliver aid, pick up citizens -- Reuters
Russia sending four more warships to Mediterranean: official -- Global Post
Russia Sends 4 More Warships to Syrian Waters -- Fars News Agency
Russians willing to leave Syria to arrive in Moscow on Tuesday -- Russia Beyond The Headlines

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