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>> it sounds like russia is upping its bet on what it sounds like a bad set of cards. will russia do that or is it thinking it can keep him in power? >> that's the question. we never know the intent of mr. putin. you can watch his actions but you never know his intent. he's been an ally of mr. assad and you will see some of the kuds force leaders going to russia to talk about international affairs not only in iran but also perhaps in iraq and in syria as well. so you are looking at a different approach to what is going on in syria. will he attempt to keep assad in power? that's possible. he ha...