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Russia Targets ISIS with Strikes in Syria

The war in Syria is more complicated than ever. On the third day of Russian airstrikes, the US and Russia are aiming at different targets while trying to make sure their planes don't run into each other. As the violence increases, diplomatic conflict is escalating and President Putin has President Obama on the defensive, at least for the moment. We try to connect the dots.

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By Warren Olney • Oct 2, 2015 • 52m Listen

The war in Syria is more complicated than ever. On the third day of Russian airstrikes, the US and Russia are aiming at different targets while trying to make sure their planes don't run into each other. As the violence increases, diplomatic conflict is escalating and President Putin has President Obama on the defensive, at least for the moment. We try to connect the dots.

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