Russia has reaffirmed its support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and has called for renewed peace talks between the government in Damascus and opposition groups.
The statement came with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem in Russia this week for talks with the Russian President.
But many say Russia's push for renewed Syria dialogue is unlikely to be fruitful.
Jake Rashbass reports from the Russian capital.
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