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October 7, 2015

Russia, Syria Said to Launch Coordinated Strikes on Opposition 
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Meanwhile, in Syria, activists are reporting Russia and the Syrian
government have launched coordinated strikes against opposition forces.
Tensions are rising between Russia and the United States over the two
countries' divergent strategies in the region. The United States is
demanding the departure of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, while
Russia is backing Assad, arguing his departure would create a power
vacuum that could strengthen ISIL.

 

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