Kremlin insider tells Al Jazeera that Moscow is considering sending special forces to fight against Syrian rebel groups.
From: Inside Story
What has Russia accomplished in Syria?
One year on, what has been the effect of Russia’s air campaign on Syria’s war?
1 Oct 2016
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