(New York Times) Editorial - The slim hope generated two weeks ago when the U.S. and Russia announced plans for an international conference aimed at ending Syria's civil war is fast fading - and Russia is a big reason. Instead of using its leverage to move President Assad toward a negotiated solution, Russia recently sent him advanced antiship cruise missiles, and there is fresh talk now of advanced S-300 air defense weapons. As long as Assad can count on military and political support from Russia, he has no incentive to agree to a cease-fire or a political transition.
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