Russia's Putin calls for pressure on Syria
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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is calling for international pressure on Syria's leadership over its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.
Putin is arguing against international intervention, however, saying it would be fruitless. Speaking in Paris on Tuesday, he used Iraq as an example, saying it is now "run by warlords" and has only gotten worse since the US-led invasion. Russia has been resistant to a new UN resolution condemning Syria's government. (AP)
