Syria crisis: Russia ‘sends sophisticated weapons’

The New York Times on 17 May 2013 quotes unnamed US officials as saying the missiles could be used to counter any potential future foreign military intervention in Syria.

Without confirming details, Russia's foreign minister said Russian supplies did not break any international rules.

It comes amid growing alarm that chemical weapons may be being used in Syria, something US President Barack Obama has said would be "a red line".

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ESO: Background Information: EU admits oil-aid to Syria rebels will do little to help http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-admits-oil-aid-to-syria-rebels-will-do-little-to-help/

France 24, 23.05.13: Turkey, US want a deadline on Syria talks in Geneva http://www.france24.com/en/20130523-turkey-usa-deadline-syria-talks-geneva-hurriyet

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