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Russians evacuated from Syria return home

Dozens of Russians who escaped war-torn country with the Kremlin's help arrive in Moscow.
Last Modified: 24 Jan 2013 01:14

About 70 Russians who left Syria with the Kremlin's help have arrived in Moscow.

Russia insists, however, that it is not the start of a mass airlift of its citizens. It is believed tens of thousands of Russians are living in Syria, which is a close ally of Russia.

Al Jazeera's Emma Hayward reports from Moscow.

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