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Syria policy of U.S., Russia dictated by self-interest

Senior Washington correspondent Neil MacDonald takes a closer look at the tension between Moscow and Washington that is casting a long shadow over the debate on what to do with Syria.

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U.S. vs. Russia over Syria

11 years ago
Duration 3:04
Syria policy of U.S., Russia dictated by self-interest

Tension between Moscow and Washington is casting a long shadow over the debate on what to do with the Syria crisis.

Senior Washington correspondent Neil MacDonald reports that self-interest remains the deciding factor when it comes to the stances the two countries have taken on Syria.