Syrian President Bashar Assad, right, speaks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a meeting in Damascus, February 7, 2012. Photo by Reuters
When It Comes To Syria, Russia Sends Missiles, Mixed Signals -- FOX News
Russia continues to send mixed signals over its stance in support of the Syrian regime, with President Vladimir Putin hinting that President Bashar al-Assad's downfall is likely even as unconfirmed reports indicate Russia is shipping high-tech missiles to the embattled strongman.
The abstention of Russia in Thursday’s UN vote condemning Syria, Iran and North Korea for widespread and systematic human rights abuses, is juxtaposed by Putin’s comments earlier in the day that, “We are not preoccupied that much with the fate of the Assad regime; we realize what's going on there.”
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More News On Recent Russian Statements Concerning Syria
Syrian civil war at stalemate, Assad won't go: Russia -- Reuters
Assad Refuses to Quit, Won’t Get Moscow Asylum, Russia Says -- Bloomberg Businessweek
No winners in Syria – Russian Foreign Minister -- Euronews
Russia Says It Won’t Play Role in Ousting Syria’s Leader -- New York Times
Russia will not shelter Syria's al-Assad -- CBC/AP
Putin Puts More Distance Between Russia and Assad -- New York Times
The West ‘prays’ Russia and China will continue blocking Syria action -- RT
Russia Says West has 'No Appetite' for Syria Intervention -- Naharnet
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