(UPI/Washington Times) Claude Salhani - Syrian President Bashar Assad is reported to be on the verge of striking the largest arms deal for his country in the last 20 years, as reports emerged last week of Syria's intention to re-equip itself with updated Russian armament, including long-range surface-to-surface missiles capable of targeting most cities in Israel. Assad is due in St. Petersburg on Jan. 24.
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