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Russia's Stroytransgaz harries US energy rescue plan for Lebanon

In considering using Syria as a transit zone for gas headed to Lebanon, the US is exposing itself to a raft of troubles inherent to the country's political situation. And risks clashing with Russia's own energy goals. [...] (340 words)

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