Lavrov Says Russia Defending 'Justice' in Syria Conflict, Not Assad

15 March 2012 | Issue 4843

The Moscow Times

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday that Russia aims to defend not the regime of Bashar Assad but the right of Syrians to choose their own leader and stability in the Middle East.

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Lavrov Says Russia Defending 'Justice' in Syria Conflict, Not Assad

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Lavrov Says Russia Defending 'Justice' in Syria Conflict, Not Assad