One of Syria's key allies has admitted for the first time the Assad regime is losing the 20-month ground war. Russia's deputy foreign minister's comments are significant because Russia has blocked action to stem the violence, supplied weapons to the Assad regime, and vetoed three UN resolutions -- even as other countries called for Assad to step down. The comments are expected to put new pressure on the Syrian leader. According to local media, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister said, "We must face the facts: There is a trend for the government to progressively lose control over an increasing part of the territory.""The opposition victory cannot be excluded." Russia's comments come as attacks...
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