The Russian Defense Ministry has announced the permanent deployment of Russian navy warships
to guard the coastline of Syria
in response to the recent escalation of hostilities toward by NATO allies.
The announcement is an about face from previous statements that Russia would not intervene if NATO attacks Syria.
The change of hear is most likely due to the fact that the US and its NATO allies are choosing to escalate the crisis
despite the Syria’s agreement to a UN and Arab League backed peace plan and ceasefire.
The escalation have come in through a variety of diplomatic, covert and military means.
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