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Syrian opposition can learn from Ukraine

The Syrian opposition should reassess its strategy in light of Russia's position in both Syria and Ukraine.

A Ukrainian soldier climbs a flag pole at the base A2904 shortly before the Ukrainian command lost control over it to armed men in the Crimean town of Bakhchisaray March 10, 2014. Russian forces consolidated their hold on Ukraine's Crimea peninsula on Monday, taking over a military hospital and a missile base as officials geared up for a referendum on the region's future.  REUTERS/Thomas Peter (UKRAINE  - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY) - RTR3GFVD
A Ukrainian soldier climbs a flagpole at the base A2904 in the Crimean town of Bakhchisaray, March 10, 2014. — REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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