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Russia's Putin torpedoes G8 efforts to push out Assad

2013-06-18 65 Dailymotion

It was mostly smiles as G8 leaders gathered for their class photo in Northern Ireland.<br/> <br />But it was not all harmony -- Russian President Vladimir Putin derailed efforts to remove Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad from power and just hours after his meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama, he said the Kremlin might sell more arms to Syria.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) BRITISH PRIME MINISTER, DAVID CAMERON, SAYING:<br/> <br />"It's no secret that there were very different views around the G8 table, but we all share a vital interest in bringing this conflict to an end and helping the Syrian people to achieve what they want."<br/> <br />While Putin, was seemingly isolated at the summit, he says he was not alone.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN, SAYING:<br/> <br />"It was a discussion. Somebody would agree, somebody would argue about certain issues, but it was never a case that Russia was alone defending its position on resolving the Syrian problem. "<br/> <br />Obama put the focu

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