Russia's Role in International Politics Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky's death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Russia agree in 2013 to cancel deploying part of its missile defense system in Europe?

    <p>Concerns over Russian missiles being targeted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for Russia's alliance with Syria?

    <p>Preventing NATO intervention in Syria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country does Russia primarily aim to prevent from intervening in Syria?

    <p>United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Russia view the U.S. missile defense systems?

    <p>As a threat to Russian missiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Russia do due to its belief about the U.S. missile defense program?

    <p>Cancelled part of its missile defense system deployment in Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the U.S. agree to cancel part of its missile defense system deployment in Europe?

    <p>In response to Russia's opposition and concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

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