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2016.03.15 11:36
Not clear Russia has achieved its primary goal in Syria, say intelligence experts
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The primary goal of Russia’s military intervention in Syria was to link its actions in Syria to the conflict in Ukraine, disputes with the European Union and US sanctions on Russia and gain concessions but it is not clear it has achieved this, according to intelligence analysts Stratfor.