Russia Admits Rebels Are Winning Syrian Conflict

December 13, 2012 from Russia Today

Russia's deputy foreign minister Mikhail Bogdanov admits that a rebel victory is possible in Syria's long-running conflict, saying the Assad government is losing control of the country -- but adds such an outcome would come at an unacceptable price and could lead to "years" of civil war in the country. The statement follows an international conference, where around a hundred states pledged to boost their support for the opposition.

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