Feb 14, 2013

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Syria has sharply declined as a defense client of Russia.

Jan 22, 2013

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia has reported a drive to evacuate its nationals from
Syria.

Aug 29, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Syria was reported to have been a leading client of
Russia's defense sector in 2011.

Jul 18, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Russia was said to have withheld delivery of an
advanced military aircraft to Syria.