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Why did Russia strongly oppose any intervention in the Syrian civil war?
Why did Russia strongly oppose any intervention in the Syrian civil war?
- To support the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons
- To prevent military intervention by NATO and the United States (correct)
- To gain control over Syrian resources
- To protect Syrian civilians from foreign influence
What was the main reason for the U.S. threat of military force against Syria in 2013?
What was the main reason for the U.S. threat of military force against Syria in 2013?
- Syria's possession of chemical weapons (correct)
- Syrian refusal to join NATO
- Syrian interference with U.S. missile defense systems
- Syrian support for Russian military bases
What diplomatic action did Russia take regarding Syria's chemical weapons after the U.S. threat?
What diplomatic action did Russia take regarding Syria's chemical weapons after the U.S. threat?
- Arranged a deal to remove and eliminate Syria's chemical weapons (correct)
- Encouraged Syria to acquire more chemical weapons
- Ignored the issue entirely
- Threatened Syria with military action
What was the Magnitsky Act related to?
What was the Magnitsky Act related to?
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Why did Russia agree in 2013 to cancel deploying part of its missile defense system in Europe?
Why did Russia agree in 2013 to cancel deploying part of its missile defense system in Europe?
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What is the primary reason for Russia's alliance with Syria?
What is the primary reason for Russia's alliance with Syria?
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Which country does Russia primarily aim to prevent from intervening in Syria?
Which country does Russia primarily aim to prevent from intervening in Syria?
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How does Russia view the U.S. missile defense systems?
How does Russia view the U.S. missile defense systems?
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What did Russia do due to its belief about the U.S. missile defense program?
What did Russia do due to its belief about the U.S. missile defense program?
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Why did the U.S. agree to cancel part of its missile defense system deployment in Europe?
Why did the U.S. agree to cancel part of its missile defense system deployment in Europe?
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