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January 9, 2013

Russia Struggles for Relevance in Mideast

Ariel Solomon, Jerusalem Post

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Moscow has sought to balance its position by demonstrating support for Palestinians, other Arab interests.

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TAGGED: Bashar al-Assad, Syria, Palestine, Russia, Middle East

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