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Assad sends signals to Russia, US

While Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has offered Russian President Vladimir Putin full support in the Ukrainian crisis, he's also signalling a willingness to defuse tensions on the border with Israel.
A participant hold images of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during an anti-war protest organised by the Communist party near the U.S. embassy in Moscow September 12, 2013. The banner in the background reads, "Mother Russia against war." REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva (RUSSIA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) - RTX13IXF
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Two distinct messages, which may be complementary, were sent simultaneously by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the past few days. The first was directly addressed to Moscow. The second was addressed to Washington, but indirectly and with a telling language.

The theme in both messages was that Syria and its regime are prepared for all initiatives, including a settlement in the region.

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