!["Our military is [in Syria] to ensure Russia's interests in an important region of the world," said Russian President Vladimir Putin, responding to one of the screened questions selected from more than 2 million submitted by citizens. (Associated Press)](https://twt-thumbs.washtimes.com/media/image/2018/06/07/russia_putin_04699_s878x585.jpg?9739c089d09019457eff90957353d2bf131e7da7)
"Our military is [in Syria] to ensure Russia's interests in an important region of the world," said Russian President Vladimir Putin, responding to one of the screened questions selected from more than 2 million submitted by citizens. (Associated Press)
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