Russia Raises Stakes in Syria

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Russia Raises Stakes in Syria

Assad Ally Bolsters Warships in Region; U.S. Sees Warning

By Adam Entous and Julian E. Barnes in Washington and Gregory L. White in Moscow

Russia sent warships to patrol waters near its naval base in Syria, an apparent warning to the West and Israel not to intervene in Syria's civil war.

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