Apr 16, 2012

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia has decided to establish a permanent naval presence
off the coast of Syria.

Mar 20, 2012

LONDON [MENL] -- Syria was reported to have vastly increased its weapons
imports.

Mar 15, 2012

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia has expressed concern for the safety of its military
advisers in Syria.

Mar 14, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Congress has sought to use the weapons trade as a lever
to stop Russian military assistance to Syria.