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So Putin Wants to Make a Difference in Syria? Here's How He Can Do It
Russian President Vladimir Putin's dulcet editorial in the New York Times this week sounded like the opening aria in a charm offensive aimed not just at preempting the use of U.S. military force in Syria but also at winning a Nobel Peace prize. Already, a Russian educational foundation has written the Norwegian Nobel Committee to suggest Putin as a nominee.
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Putin's interest in Syria go beyond just the political. He has recently inked a deal with Assad for control over a 80 billion dollar natural gas pipeline that will supply most of Europe. This deal changed an earlier route and thus benefits for those on that proposed plan. If you look to those affected by this pipeline, it lines up those countries who have just recently decided to "up the ante" in statements concerning their pro or anti Assad stances.