Putin says Russia backs Free Syrian Army alongside Assad troops

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By Dmitry Solovyov and Jack Stubbs MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russia is supporting the opposition Free Syrian Army, providing it with air cover, arms and ammunition in joint operations with Syrian troops against Islamist militants. Putin said last month the Russian air force had hit several "terrorist" targets identified by the Free Syrian Army.




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