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> Did I mention there was a large civil war next door, and one side is a significant Russian ally? Doesn't Russia just provide it's allies with military equipm
by zardo 5y ago
> Did I mention there was a large civil war next door, and one side is a significant Russian ally?
Doesn't Russia just provide it's allies with military equipment? I don't see why they would execute this strange plan to get explosive material to anyone they openly support.
- yyyk 5y agoRussia could have sent material directly but that would have implicated them directly in Assad's war. In 2013, Russia wasn't as hands on as it would be a few years later, trying to keep a bit of distance from his atrocities would have been reasonable. I do admit there are other possible clients for explosive material in the area.