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Report: Russia Sending Warships To Syria To Protect Nationals

By Tom Kludt
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June 18, 2012 4:07 a.m.
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Russia is reportedly preparing to send two amphibious assault ships to the Syrian port of Tartus in an effort to provide security to Russian nationals stationed at the naval base, according to the Interfax news agency.

 

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Tom Kludt (@TomKludt)  Tom Kludt is a reporter for Talking Points Memo based in New York City, covering media and national affairs. Originally from South Dakota, Tom joined TPM as an intern in late-2011 and became a staff member during the 2012 election. He can be reached at tom@talkingpointsmemo.com.
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