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Russia Supplies Oil to Syria, But Is It Goodwill or Desperation?

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Russia has increased oil supplies to Syria over the past several months as it attempts to maintain a presence in the rapidly changing country, including the critical military bases in Khmeimim and Tartus.

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Sanctions, Oil Supply
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