russia is afraid the US empire is becoming too close to home. china
hasn't been too involved but they've backed russia on this.

On 17/09/13 01:09, Amir Taaki wrote:
> Italian hostage calls Western-backed rebels bandits and fanatics,
> and calls Syria the land of evil.
> http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/15/domenico-quirico-my-hostage-ordeal
>
> "groups of Somali-style bandits who use an Islamic veneer and the
> context of the revolution to control pieces of territory, extort
> money from the population, kidnap people and generally fill their
> boots."
>
> UN report confirms sarin gas use in Syria
> http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/17/world/europe/syria-united-nations.html?_r=1&
>
> "The United States and its allies quickly seized on the volume of
> evidence in the 38-page report..."
>
> Turkey confirms Syrian rebels with Al Qaida ties sought chemical
> weapons
> http://www.worldtribune.com/2013/09/15/turkey-confirms-syrian-rebels-with-al-qaida-ties-sought-chemical-weapons/
>
> "This marked the first time that Turkey confirmed claims by
> Russia and Syria that Al Qaida-aligned rebel militias were
> acquiring CW precursors for attacks against the Syrian Army and
> security forces."
>
> Turkey shot down Syrian helicopter at border
> http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/helicopter-crashes-near-turkeys-border-with-syria-report.aspx?pageID=238&nID=54538&NewsCatID=352
>
> what is this all about eh? some proper global battle lines are
> being drawn out here...
>
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