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Moscow takes tougher stance against Ankara

Moscow's deliberate targeting of a pro-Turkey faction in the Idlib region clearly signals its displeasure with Ankara's involvement not only in Syria but also in Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh. [...] (458 words)

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