Clinton Says Russia Stance On Syria Seen As Supporting Assad

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Friday Russia's stance on the conflict in Syria was seen as supporting the government of President Bashar al-Assad.

"I repeat the appeal that I have made to Russia because their position of claiming not to take a position is certainly viewed in the Security Council, in Damascus and elsewhere, as a position supporting the continuity of the Assad regime," Clinton told a news conference.

"And if Russia is prepared, as President Putin's remarks seem to suggest, to work with the international community to come together to plan a political transition, we will certainly be ready to cooperate," she added.