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this is a strategic partner for russia. the port that you mentioned where they're leasing, this goes back to the 1970s. that port now under new agreement that al asaad signed with russia allows them to bring their nuclear war ships in there once it's finished being dredged and renovated. so this is a strategic point for russia because it allows them to have ships on the mediterranean, where otherwise nato is patrolling. >> this is why we have the unwavering support of russia for the syrian regime. >> it's even bigger than that. behind the historical support and the port, russia's brought in national security guards. russia is worried, what happens next if syria falls? what's likely is the stands, uzbekistan, those countries on russia's border, those are likely to be next. >> in terms of autocratic regimes toppling. >> that's the last thing russia wants. it's drawing the line in the sand on syria. >> and you have unrest in russia itself, an election that appears to be contested by a guy who has ruled without any dissent for
this is a strategic partner for russia. the port that you mentioned where they're leasing, this goes back to the 1970s. that port now under new agreement that al asaad signed with russia allows them to bring their nuclear war ships in there once it's finished being dredged and renovated. so this is a strategic point for russia because it allows them to have ships on the mediterranean, where otherwise nato is patrolling. >> this is why we have the unwavering support of russia for the...
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>> i can't speak for russia, richmond. our colleague ambassador durkin was negotiating in good faith. i think at the end of the day, decisions were made in moscow. moscow decided it would rather stand with assad against the people of syria than do the right thing. >> ambassador rice had strong words there the president's statement today very strong, as well. >> reporter: yes. the president of the united states issued a call for the council to act. this isn't the first time a u.s. president was ignored. russia is certainly flexing a more aggressive posture on the international stage. some dimple mats here said it's just about syria. the british diplomat. british ambassador called it a sad day for the security council. russia and china felt the retribution was unbalanced. russian ambassador explained to reporters about why they vetoed. >> i would certainly agree tragic events are happening in syria. security council, well, what happened, happened. let us hope working through other diplomatic tools we have, security council i
>> i can't speak for russia, richmond. our colleague ambassador durkin was negotiating in good faith. i think at the end of the day, decisions were made in moscow. moscow decided it would rather stand with assad against the people of syria than do the right thing. >> ambassador rice had strong words there the president's statement today very strong, as well. >> reporter: yes. the president of the united states issued a call for the council to act. this isn't the first time a...
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russia and china could now be in the way of peace. u.s. ambassador susan rice will join us live this morning. all those story, much more ahead. "starting point" beginses right now. >>> whose ipod is that? >> i don't know. >> susan, it's yours? >> contributing editor to "van ""vanity fair"." >> oh, it's lady gaga, oh, that's my ipod. welcome. welcome as we put you on the spot right abap it's nice to have you. good morning. will cain is on your right, my left nice to see, you will cain. we spent the weekend together, as i did with roland martin. >> yes, we did. >> doing election coverage this weekend. nice to have you guys. appreciate it. president obama's re-election hopes rests heavily on whether the voters agree the economy has improved. the president said even though it's still on the mend he has earned another four years in office. this is what he told nbc's matt lauer in a sit-down that aired right before the sulk. >> i deserve a second term but we're not done. we created 3.7 million jobs over the last 23 months. we've created the most
russia and china could now be in the way of peace. u.s. ambassador susan rice will join us live this morning. all those story, much more ahead. "starting point" beginses right now. >>> whose ipod is that? >> i don't know. >> susan, it's yours? >> contributing editor to "van ""vanity fair"." >> oh, it's lady gaga, oh, that's my ipod. welcome. welcome as we put you on the spot right abap it's nice to have you. good morning. will...
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russia's role. asaad is off the reservation. he is being armed and supported by russia. drunk as a defense. >> the prosecution says this was a premeditated intentional murder. >> all this "outfront" in our second half. all energy development comes with some risk, but proven technologies allow natural gas producers to supply affordable, cleaner energy, while protecting our environment. across america, these technologies protect air - by monitoring air quality and reducing emissions... ...protect water - through conservation and self-contained recycling systems... ... and protect land - by reducing our footprint and respecting wildlife. america's natural gas... domestic, abundant, clean energy to power our lives... that's smarter power today. yoyou u wawalklk i intna coconvnvenentitiononalal ms ststorore,e, i it't's s ry nonot t ababouout t yoy. ththeyey s sayay, , "w"weleu wawantnt a a f firirm m bebn lilie e onon o onene o of ff yoyou u wawantnt a a s sofou cacan n lilie e onon o onene o " wewe p prorovividede t thet inindidivividudualalizizatat yoyourur b bodody y nenee
russia's role. asaad is off the reservation. he is being armed and supported by russia. drunk as a defense. >> the prosecution says this was a premeditated intentional murder. >> all this "outfront" in our second half. all energy development comes with some risk, but proven technologies allow natural gas producers to supply affordable, cleaner energy, while protecting our environment. across america, these technologies protect air - by monitoring air quality and reducing...
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>> russia -- syria is russia's biggest ally in the middle east. they are home to the last remaining naval base in the mediterranean. they are a big training partner with russia. they have a $500 billion deal for airplane parts. they are an important strategic and economic ally and russia doesn't want to give that up, the foothold in the middle east. it's a strategic play for russia. they have elections coming up next month. putin doesn't want to seem weak with the west. >> at some point, with all this video coming out and the world watching this, doesn't it put russia in a precarious condition, yeah, they want to help out their buddy and partner, but to what end? >> certainly, it becomes more and more embarrassing. it's the strategy you see with the u.s. and the west. you bring up resolution after resolution forcing russia to say look, this is getting bad. it's a humanitarian crisis. do you want to support this guy, assad? the last time they brought up the resolution last week, russia vetoed it, you saw the foreign minister with harsh comments abo
>> russia -- syria is russia's biggest ally in the middle east. they are home to the last remaining naval base in the mediterranean. they are a big training partner with russia. they have a $500 billion deal for airplane parts. they are an important strategic and economic ally and russia doesn't want to give that up, the foothold in the middle east. it's a strategic play for russia. they have elections coming up next month. putin doesn't want to seem weak with the west. >> at some...
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china and russia are the reason they voted against it. meanwhile, syrians scrambling every minute with the sky hailing on them. it seems that way, anyway, with constant shelling. cnn can't confirm the details because syria has restrictions on journalists. we do have some live in washington. we talk about the latest on the american reaction to this international crisis. the decision to close the embassy obviously not taken lightly. it does send a diplomatic message. but it was also done for safety reasons. >> reporter: it was. in fact, what the state department is saying is that they've now for weeks have been asking the syrians to protect that embassy better. the embassy is located very near a busy street, and what they wanted was either for the street to be shut down or some type of barricade put up or both, because what they are worried about, michael, they said, was al-qaeda or al-qaeda-like attacks. there was no specific threat, but they were very worried about that because there had been some car bombings previously. and that was not
china and russia are the reason they voted against it. meanwhile, syrians scrambling every minute with the sky hailing on them. it seems that way, anyway, with constant shelling. cnn can't confirm the details because syria has restrictions on journalists. we do have some live in washington. we talk about the latest on the american reaction to this international crisis. the decision to close the embassy obviously not taken lightly. it does send a diplomatic message. but it was also done for...
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why did russia and why is russia still withholding support for the force transition in syria? >> well, syria is russia's biggest ally in the middle east. they are home to russia's last remaining naval base in the mediterranean. they're also a big trading partner with ru shachlt they just inc.ed a $500 billion deal for earn parts, so they're a pretty important strategic and economic ally for russia, and russia doesn't want to give that up, that foothold in the middle east. it's a strategic play for ru shorthand they have elections comings up next month and vladimir putin doesn't want to seem weak with the west. >> with all this video coming out and the world watching this, doesn't this put russia in a precarious position, yeah, they want to help out their buddy and partner, but to what end? ? certainly it becomes more and more embarrassing and that's what you see with the u.s. and the west. they bring up resolution after resolution, embarrassing russia, say, look, this is really getting bad. do you really want to be supporting this guy assad. you notice last time they brought u
why did russia and why is russia still withholding support for the force transition in syria? >> well, syria is russia's biggest ally in the middle east. they are home to russia's last remaining naval base in the mediterranean. they're also a big trading partner with ru shachlt they just inc.ed a $500 billion deal for earn parts, so they're a pretty important strategic and economic ally for russia, and russia doesn't want to give that up, that foothold in the middle east. it's a strategic...
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>> i can't speak for russia, richard. i think our colleague, ambassador churkin was negotiating in good faith but at the end of the day the decisions were made in moscow and moscow decided it would rather stand with assad against the people of syria than do the right thing. >> more strong words today from secretary of state hillary clinton. during a stop in bulgaria, clinton said china and russia now bear full responsibility for protecting what the syrian government has been doing. >> what happened yesterday at the united nations was a travesty. those countries that refuse to support the arab league plan bear full responsibility for protecting the brutal regime in damascus. >> we have our senior state department producer joining us from washington. elise, what can the u.s. and the rest of the u.n. security council do now? >> it's really back to the drawing board. secretary of state hillary clinton calling it a travesty but saying the work will go on not only to get a u.n. security resolution passed. this is the second tim
>> i can't speak for russia, richard. i think our colleague, ambassador churkin was negotiating in good faith but at the end of the day the decisions were made in moscow and moscow decided it would rather stand with assad against the people of syria than do the right thing. >> more strong words today from secretary of state hillary clinton. during a stop in bulgaria, clinton said china and russia now bear full responsibility for protecting what the syrian government has been doing....
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still, russia opposed. here's the russian ambassador's explanation. >> translator: members of the committee, unfortunately, including -- [ inaudible ] >> the chinese ambassador, the rhetoric a little calmer saying the resolution would complicate things in syria. china prefers and russia asked for a dialogue between the syrian government and the people protesting. >> translator: under the current set of circumstances to put undue emphasis on the judgment presult the dialogue or impose any solution will not help resolve the syrian issue. it means that it may further complicate the situation. >> pakistan, when it was the ambassador's attorney to speak said, look, i don't want to beat anyone with a stick tensions were running that high in the security council. the u.s., the french ambassador saying they're not going to give up. they're still going to try. it would appear that more violence or something horrific on the ground only then would perhaps change the minds of china and russia who both remain allies her
still, russia opposed. here's the russian ambassador's explanation. >> translator: members of the committee, unfortunately, including -- [ inaudible ] >> the chinese ambassador, the rhetoric a little calmer saying the resolution would complicate things in syria. china prefers and russia asked for a dialogue between the syrian government and the people protesting. >> translator: under the current set of circumstances to put undue emphasis on the judgment presult the dialogue or...
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what about russia? they do provide the weapons here to the syrian government, the migs and the navy facilities. you have an election coming up in russia and in ten days. but russia is not bending to u.s. pressure. they're sort of giving us the you know what? >> john mccain made a good point. the russians are provides weapons to the assad regime, why shouldn't he arm the opposition. what i want to know is i believe the idea of arming these troops is something we should consider but i'd like to push them to have a game plan. if we do arm you what happens when asaad falls? is this going to be a purge of the community when that probably doesn't help us? russia, i think, is on the wrong side of history and what's odd is that russia is taking a position that, i think, is more about their own fate in russia. the russian government, putin, is not in great standing with his own people and i think he's exposing himself for the sort of the thuggish guy that he is. i can understand why he wouldn't want people to ha
what about russia? they do provide the weapons here to the syrian government, the migs and the navy facilities. you have an election coming up in russia and in ten days. but russia is not bending to u.s. pressure. they're sort of giving us the you know what? >> john mccain made a good point. the russians are provides weapons to the assad regime, why shouldn't he arm the opposition. what i want to know is i believe the idea of arming these troops is something we should consider but i'd...
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what's odd is that russia is taking a position that i think is more about their own fate in russia because, you know, the russian government, putin, is not in great standing with his own people, i think he is exposing himself for the thuggish guy he is. i can understand why he would want people to have a chance to determine their own destiny. we need to push him. >> senator graham, thank you so much. it's a pleasure to talk to you. thank you. >>> linsanity is coming to new york. we look at jeremy and the game and meet the latest member of the outfront family. i assure you, you want to meet this young man. you ready? we wanna be our brother's keeper. what's number two we wanna do? bring it up to 90 decatherms. how bout ya, joe? let's go ahead and bring it online. attention on site, attention on site. now starting unit nine. some of the world's cleanest gas turbines are now powering some of america's biggest cities. siemens. answers. but think about your heart. 2% has over half the saturated fat of whole milk. want to cut back on fat and not compromise on taste? try smart balance fat free mi
what's odd is that russia is taking a position that i think is more about their own fate in russia because, you know, the russian government, putin, is not in great standing with his own people, i think he is exposing himself for the thuggish guy he is. i can understand why he would want people to have a chance to determine their own destiny. we need to push him. >> senator graham, thank you so much. it's a pleasure to talk to you. thank you. >>> linsanity is coming to new york....
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what about russia? you have an election coming up in quotes in russia in ten days. they are not bending to u.s. pressure. they are giving us the you know what. >> john mccain was right. i guess what i want to know, i believe the idea of arming these groups is something to consider. i would like to push them to have a game plan if we do arm you, what would happen when assad falls? are you going to be inclusive? is it a purge of the community when that probably doesn't help us? so, russia, i think, is on the wrong side of history. what's odd is that russia is taking a position that i think is more about their own fate in russia because, you know, the russian government, putin, is not in great standing with his own people, i think he is exposing himself for the thuggish guy he is. i can understand why he would want people to have a chance to determine their own destiny. we need to push him. >> senator graham, thank you so much. it's a pleasure to talk to you. thank you. >>> linsanity is coming to new york. we look at jeremy and the game and meet the latest member of th
what about russia? you have an election coming up in quotes in russia in ten days. they are not bending to u.s. pressure. they are giving us the you know what. >> john mccain was right. i guess what i want to know, i believe the idea of arming these groups is something to consider. i would like to push them to have a game plan if we do arm you, what would happen when assad falls? are you going to be inclusive? is it a purge of the community when that probably doesn't help us? so, russia,...
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russia's total investment is said to be worth around $20 billion. all that could dissipate, should there be a change in the assad regime. for moscow, there is too much at stake. it can't afford radical change in syria. leoni will i khani for "marketplace middle east," abu dhabi. >>> up next, uncertainty in egypt as businesses continue to be targeted, creating a cause of concern for the community. i sit down with presidential hopeful mousa and ask him about the shaky economic climate throughout his country. >>> an egyptian crackdown on nongovernmental organizations has american lawmakers threatening to cut more than $1 billion in u.s. aid to egypt. it's all over accusations that these ngos, some of them american, are funding protesters in the country. cnn international correspondent ben wedeman has the story. >> reporter: egyptian authorities are pressing ahead with their legal case against foreign, nongovernmental organizations. in this handwritten document, the justice ministry lists 43 people, including 19 americans, who are being charged with ope
russia's total investment is said to be worth around $20 billion. all that could dissipate, should there be a change in the assad regime. for moscow, there is too much at stake. it can't afford radical change in syria. leoni will i khani for "marketplace middle east," abu dhabi. >>> up next, uncertainty in egypt as businesses continue to be targeted, creating a cause of concern for the community. i sit down with presidential hopeful mousa and ask him about the shaky economic...
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that, of course, includes russia. now, one of the big problems is, the arming the rebels, arming the people who are on their streets. it's already happening. some country's are doing it. also geth arms from inside people who defected from the military. the u.s. is not going that far but certainly other countries are. and it's really aggressively now for a civil war which looks as if it's under way. >> so the big news today, jill, is that he's there, meeting with al-assad. everybody talking about whether he can broker anything. wasn't that option at the u.n. and, if not, does anybody really believe that lavrov and the russians, and i ask you this specifically because i know you spent a decade plus reporting a out of russia. does anybody believe that russia has that in mind or is russia truly at peace or something else? >> what they say, they are kind of red lined, you just heard it. they're not going to ask a leader to step down on principle, they don't think that should happen. what does what mean? if assad continues
that, of course, includes russia. now, one of the big problems is, the arming the rebels, arming the people who are on their streets. it's already happening. some country's are doing it. also geth arms from inside people who defected from the military. the u.s. is not going that far but certainly other countries are. and it's really aggressively now for a civil war which looks as if it's under way. >> so the big news today, jill, is that he's there, meeting with al-assad. everybody...
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is ukraine siphoning off gas from russia, from its pipe lines, which is meant for paying customers in europe? >> no. the main reason about lower amount of gas coming to europe is extremely cold weather in russia, first of all. that is why the west border of our country, we received smaller amount of gas than it was before. according to technical conditions, we must receive 500 million cubic meters per day. we received 400 all those days. that's why 100 million doesn't come to europe from russia. >> reporter: but the russians, of course, deny this. gasprov, the russian gas monopoly, says it has not lowered the volumes, the amount of gas it's pushing through to european customers. so somebody's not telling the truth. >> i think the information was when the deputy of gasprov said they're not ready to give additional gas to europe. the fact is that smaller amount of gas came to us. >> reporter: that was the ukrainian energy minister, blaming russia for the shortfall of gas in western europe. back to you. >> matthew chance there in ukraine. it must be freezing there these days. many thanks
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one of russia's complaints has been that it was tricked with the u.n. revolution. libya thought this revolution over libya was all about saving the people and not about regime change. it thinks -- russia thinks it was tricked back then with that revolution on libya, and it's been a line in the sand for them over syria right now. >> would it be possible that ultimately russia bends to the pressure and agrees not to veto? >> you know, it would seem inevitable that ultimately they're going to. the question is how much of a compromise can the international community and everyone else bend to what russia is saying. russia is saying that the resolution shouldn't meddle in the internal affairs of syria. there should be a clear statement that whatever resolution doesn't mount to some point to an intervention force going into the country. there should be no call for president assad to step down, there should be no sanctions on the country, for example. so can the language be found that will prevent russia blocking with a veto, because the hope here is if the international -
one of russia's complaints has been that it was tricked with the u.n. revolution. libya thought this revolution over libya was all about saving the people and not about regime change. it thinks -- russia thinks it was tricked back then with that revolution on libya, and it's been a line in the sand for them over syria right now. >> would it be possible that ultimately russia bends to the pressure and agrees not to veto? >> you know, it would seem inevitable that ultimately they're...
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. >> given the fact we saw over the weekend with china and russia blocking any u.n. action, at least thus far, is there, nick, anything else other world leaders can do to stop the assad government from wiping out the opposition altogether? >> one of the things they are doing is trying to sort of unify the opposition and get them to agree to sort of at least discuss and talk through issues and formulate sort of a coherent, unified vision of what their next step should be. that's one thing and that takes a long time. the last time the international community got them together, which was a few months ago, they brought them all together around a table and then the opposition became more divided. there are some practical things going on as well. we heard the british foreign secretary describe how the british government would be giving special equipment to the opposition. we don't know what the details of that are, but certainly one of the forcing positions has been to get that video onto the internet, video shot by cell phones, and it appears britain and the others helpin
. >> given the fact we saw over the weekend with china and russia blocking any u.n. action, at least thus far, is there, nick, anything else other world leaders can do to stop the assad government from wiping out the opposition altogether? >> one of the things they are doing is trying to sort of unify the opposition and get them to agree to sort of at least discuss and talk through issues and formulate sort of a coherent, unified vision of what their next step should be. that's one...
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do you feel russia was stalling all along? they were presented a conciliatory front, sleeves rolled up. do you feel they intended to abstain or vote yet? >> i can't speak for russia. our ambassador was negotiating in good faith. i also think at the end of the day, the decisions were made in moscow and moscow decided it would rather stand with the people of syria than do the right thing. >> reporter: despite last minute talks in germany between u.s. secretary of state clinton and russian foreign minister, the russians still vetoed like they did in october along with china. >>> we lost richard roth there. we'll try to re-establish connection with him a little bit later. >>> president barack obama released a very strongly-worded statement today shortly before the u.n. security council vote. he urged to stop what he called the syrian leader's killing machine. he said, "any government that brutalizes and massacres its people does not deserve to govern." he added, the international community must work to protect the syrian people fr
do you feel russia was stalling all along? they were presented a conciliatory front, sleeves rolled up. do you feel they intended to abstain or vote yet? >> i can't speak for russia. our ambassador was negotiating in good faith. i also think at the end of the day, the decisions were made in moscow and moscow decided it would rather stand with the people of syria than do the right thing. >> reporter: despite last minute talks in germany between u.s. secretary of state clinton and...
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russia and china negotiated this text throughout the week with us. we and other co-sponsors made every effort to accommodate the concerns that were expressed by them and other members of the council, but no effort was good enough. >> the failure of the u.n. resolution has led one opposition group to call for a two-day civil strike in syria as a way to increase pressure on the government to stop the violence. this morning, there are more reports coming out of syria of deadly violence, and opposition groups says a 14-year-old child was killed when security forces used gunfire to break up a demonstration. >>> libya says saif gadhafi could go on trial in the next couple of weeks. the international criminal court wanted to try him related to his father's attempts to put down the revolution but the libyan government wants him tried in libya now. >>> amid rising tensions in iran over its nuclear program the country is flexing its military muscle. forces started a series of drills in an effort to improve combat ability. the war games which a senior commander
russia and china negotiated this text throughout the week with us. we and other co-sponsors made every effort to accommodate the concerns that were expressed by them and other members of the council, but no effort was good enough. >> the failure of the u.n. resolution has led one opposition group to call for a two-day civil strike in syria as a way to increase pressure on the government to stop the violence. this morning, there are more reports coming out of syria of deadly violence, and...
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global leaders are slamming russia for failing to back a u.n. draft resolution halting the regime-led violence. >>> and the captain of that shipwrecked italian cruiseliner must remain under house arrest. an italian judge made the ruling today. but he denied a prosecution request for the captain to be sent back to jail in a defense motion that he be set free. >>> and we could hear a ruling today prop 8. an appeals court is expected to decide whether california's same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional. the case may ultimately wind up before the supreme court. >>> all right. political buzz. your rapid-fire look at the best political topics of the day. playing today, strategists. okay, first question, guys. three primaries today. not so many delegates at stake. but some bragging rights and momentum on the line. what are you watching for, and could there be any surprises? boris? >> i'm watching from minnesota, rick santorum has put all his chips into minnesota. he's going to go out and say, listen, i'm the guy for you. well, minnesota's voted for
global leaders are slamming russia for failing to back a u.n. draft resolution halting the regime-led violence. >>> and the captain of that shipwrecked italian cruiseliner must remain under house arrest. an italian judge made the ruling today. but he denied a prosecution request for the captain to be sent back to jail in a defense motion that he be set free. >>> and we could hear a ruling today prop 8. an appeals court is expected to decide whether california's same-sex...
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russia has gone for veto. china is going for veto. the rest of the world are condemning this veto, and what else? looking at us. i condemn the entire world for watching us so silently. we are getting killed every moment. we are not able even just to get some basic medicine to injured people. children are hungry. i swear, children are hungry. no power. no fuel. it's too cold. this is too much. for god's sake, this is too much. >> it is too much and making matters worse, the main obstacle to international assistance for the syrian people, russia and china. last week they both vetoed a u.n. security council resolution that would have demanded that president assad stop killing his own people. the foreign minister of russia, one of syria's few allies, arrived in syria today for talks with assad. he described western condemnation of the veto as hysterical. he said that a solution to the rebellion must be reached without foreign interference. assad repeated his claim that he's willing to have dialogue with the opposition and work with the ar
russia has gone for veto. china is going for veto. the rest of the world are condemning this veto, and what else? looking at us. i condemn the entire world for watching us so silently. we are getting killed every moment. we are not able even just to get some basic medicine to injured people. children are hungry. i swear, children are hungry. no power. no fuel. it's too cold. this is too much. for god's sake, this is too much. >> it is too much and making matters worse, the main obstacle...
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this is a strategic partner for russia. the port that you mentioned where they're leasing, this goes back to the 1970s. that port now under new agreement that al asaad signed with russia allows them to bring their nuclear war ships in there once it's finished being dredged and renovated. so this is a strategic point for russia because it allows them to have ships on the mediterranean, where otherwise nato is patrolling. >> this is why we have the unwavering support of russia for the syrian regime. >> it's even bigger than that. behind the historical support and the port, russia's brought in national security guards. russia is worried, what happens next if syria falls? what's likely is the stands, uzbekistan, those countries on russia's border, those are likely to be next. >> in terms of autocratic regimes toppling. >> that's the last thing russia wants. it's drawing the line in the sand on syria. >> and you have unrest in russia itself, an election that appears to be contested by a guy who has ruled without any dissent for
this is a strategic partner for russia. the port that you mentioned where they're leasing, this goes back to the 1970s. that port now under new agreement that al asaad signed with russia allows them to bring their nuclear war ships in there once it's finished being dredged and renovated. so this is a strategic point for russia because it allows them to have ships on the mediterranean, where otherwise nato is patrolling. >> this is why we have the unwavering support of russia for the...
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russia is pushing assad to initiate round table talks. but the answer from the opposition is already no unless one crucial condition is met. >> the first condition that will help us provide such environment is for president assad to step down. without this condition, without stepping down, the conditions would not be conducive to a kyle log about how to transition into democracy. >> the main issue is his credibility. i don't think the opposition believes in any of his offers while he's at the same time saying that he's going to crush them and that they are agents of israel and the united states. >> reporter: besides his military might, assad's other asset is the opposition's divisions which reflect syria's volatile mixture. secular muslim brother hood, urban, rural, middle class, poor, and above all the fault line of suni. divisions observers say assad exploits. >> the regime has played games and has managed to divide -- to play on all the divisions, capitalize on all the international, local, regional, internal divisions. >> reporter: as
russia is pushing assad to initiate round table talks. but the answer from the opposition is already no unless one crucial condition is met. >> the first condition that will help us provide such environment is for president assad to step down. without this condition, without stepping down, the conditions would not be conducive to a kyle log about how to transition into democracy. >> the main issue is his credibility. i don't think the opposition believes in any of his offers while...
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we need to push. >> more about russia and china in a moment. the u.n. general assembly is set to take up a symbolic, we repeat symbolic, resolution condemning syria to happen today. about china, they sent an enjoy to damascus to end the violence. if you remember last week's reporting, russia did the same thing, although it is unclear what, if any, help that actually offered to this crisis. >> 13 minutes past the hour. every morning we give you an early start to your day alerting you to what will be the big stories tonight. sentencing day in detroit. for the so-called underwear bomber. umar farouq abdulmutallab is facing a mandatory life sentence. he pleaded guilty to trying to blow up a detroit-bound plane on christmas day 2009 with a bomb hidden in his underwear. >>> president obama is raising a lot of money in california. campaign cash. he's going to attend four fund-raising events today in los angeles and san francisco and wrap up a three-day western swing tomorrow with two more fund-raisers in seattle. >>> robert kennedy's grandson joseph kennedy ii
we need to push. >> more about russia and china in a moment. the u.n. general assembly is set to take up a symbolic, we repeat symbolic, resolution condemning syria to happen today. about china, they sent an enjoy to damascus to end the violence. if you remember last week's reporting, russia did the same thing, although it is unclear what, if any, help that actually offered to this crisis. >> 13 minutes past the hour. every morning we give you an early start to your day alerting you...
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is strongly condemning russia and china for blocking a u.n. security council effort to put pressure on syria to end the violence there. brutal violence we have been hearing about. cnn spoke exclusively with u.n. ambassador susan rice. >> disgusted, but that's not the point. the point is that the people of syria have yet again been abandoned by this council and by the international community. >> analyst saz both china and russia have their reasons to maintain good relations with syria. for one thing, russia is one of syria's biggest arms supplier, and china ranked a serious third largest importer back in 2010. this is all according to data from the european commission. opposition activists say more than 7,300 people have been killed in the 11-month brutal crackdown in syria, including children as well. >>> some strong words towards russian leaders also coming from inside the country. thousands of demonstrators gathered in moscow to rally against prime minister vladimir putin. they are demanding changes in the wake of the disputed elections that
is strongly condemning russia and china for blocking a u.n. security council effort to put pressure on syria to end the violence there. brutal violence we have been hearing about. cnn spoke exclusively with u.n. ambassador susan rice. >> disgusted, but that's not the point. the point is that the people of syria have yet again been abandoned by this council and by the international community. >> analyst saz both china and russia have their reasons to maintain good relations with...
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russia talking the same. the u.s. could do the same. if that happens, if you're an airline, you breaking the law not to comply when you land in terksu, but breaking the law to comply when you leave your home states. the airlines are very, very worried. if that escalates, it could get disastrous. however, there is a route out. all parties are saying they want this to go to the national civil aviation organization. the eu are basically saying bring it on, if it goes there, that's where we want it to government we want an international agreement, too. >> still to come on "world business today," the next chapter in a billionaire battle royale between two former best friends is about to be written in the gamble hub of mccow. we'll tell you who is likely to get snake eyes. don't go away. [ female announcer ] want to spend less and retire with more? then don't get nickle and dimed by high cost investments and annoying account fees. at e-trade, our free easy-to-use online tools and experienced retirement specialists can help you build a persona
russia talking the same. the u.s. could do the same. if that happens, if you're an airline, you breaking the law not to comply when you land in terksu, but breaking the law to comply when you leave your home states. the airlines are very, very worried. if that escalates, it could get disastrous. however, there is a route out. all parties are saying they want this to go to the national civil aviation organization. the eu are basically saying bring it on, if it goes there, that's where we want it...
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it's made its decision to stand. >> there are consequences to the relationship with russia if they're not willing to at least help use their influence to provide the aid? >> well, i mean, i think we've already seen some very clear disagreements played out in public between us, but at this point we're doing everything we can to marshall public opinion internationally, and work with neighbors in the region to try to get that humanitarian aid in. >> so deb, what she's trying to do is peel that inner layer away from president assad, from the military, from the regime, even from his family, and she says that there's some evidence that his inner circle is starting to think about the day after, but as we've seen so far president assad not balking, and russia not really ready to use their influence on him. >> right. you know, one of the key issues with syria is just a strategic location that fortfied lebanon, turkey, israel. secretary clinton was meeting with a group of very influential people, and she basically said she thinks president obama will be re-elected. is that to reassert sort of t
it's made its decision to stand. >> there are consequences to the relationship with russia if they're not willing to at least help use their influence to provide the aid? >> well, i mean, i think we've already seen some very clear disagreements played out in public between us, but at this point we're doing everything we can to marshall public opinion internationally, and work with neighbors in the region to try to get that humanitarian aid in. >> so deb, what she's trying to...
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ambassadors from russia and china voted against it. american ambassador susan rice made her feelings very clear. >> the united states is disgusted that a couple members of this council prevent us from fug filling our soul purpose here, addressing an ever deepening crisis in syria and a growing threat to regional peace and security. for months this council is held hostage by a couple members. these members stand behind empty argue ams and individual interests while delaying and seeking to strip bare any text that would pressure assad to change his actions. >> richard ross is at the united nations. we just heard ambassador rice say she was disgusted. you just spoke with her personally as well. what did she add to that? >> the u.s. ambassador and others are deeply disappointed. india's ambassador says he is surprised at the double veto. i asked susan rice where the diplomacy broke down. >> at the 11th hour, russia tried to introduce amendments it would have gutted the text. they were unacceptable to the other members of the council. the o
ambassadors from russia and china voted against it. american ambassador susan rice made her feelings very clear. >> the united states is disgusted that a couple members of this council prevent us from fug filling our soul purpose here, addressing an ever deepening crisis in syria and a growing threat to regional peace and security. for months this council is held hostage by a couple members. these members stand behind empty argue ams and individual interests while delaying and seeking to...
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that has been wiped away in an attempt to get russia on board. there is no call for sanctions or an arms embargo. it does say it fully supports the arab league proposal which wants a syrian-led transition of power. it doesn't seem that the syrian government, susan, will immediately leap into action if this resolution is passed. it appears russia might abstain and let the resolution go forth, but there will always be some surprises. >> yes, it seems as though syria needs help and very quickly. richard roth, thank you. >>> meanwhile, people are showing support for the embassy activists. there were several arrests at some of those demonstrations. some are complaining that the international community is standing by and letting the massacre happen in syria. that is the complaint. >>> meanwhile, anger at police has erupted and more violence in egypt. demonstrators are clashing with police in several cities. 12 people have been killed in the recent violence there. the people are angry at the perceived lack of action by police at a soccer riot this week.
that has been wiped away in an attempt to get russia on board. there is no call for sanctions or an arms embargo. it does say it fully supports the arab league proposal which wants a syrian-led transition of power. it doesn't seem that the syrian government, susan, will immediately leap into action if this resolution is passed. it appears russia might abstain and let the resolution go forth, but there will always be some surprises. >> yes, it seems as though syria needs help and very...
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whether china and russia would maintain their strong hold? >> in the general assembly, china and russia can vote against the resolution. countries are free to vote for, against, abstain, do what they like. most likely a resolution would pass. it's just that it wouldn't have any kind of teeth. a security council resolution could lead to things like the imposition of greater sanctions. obligation of countries to observe sanctions. it could even pave the way for some kind of more extensive humanitarian or even military assistance to the syrian rebels. a general assembly resolution isn't going to do those things. it's just going to be an expression how the international community feels about the situation in syria. >> real quick before i let you go, how about egypt? one year after the fall of mubarak. is this the egypt that protestors, demonstrators, many of whom lost their lives, is this the egypt they were hoping for one year later? >> egypt is in a transition, but a very difficult one. right now the military has been in power in egypt for a ye
whether china and russia would maintain their strong hold? >> in the general assembly, china and russia can vote against the resolution. countries are free to vote for, against, abstain, do what they like. most likely a resolution would pass. it's just that it wouldn't have any kind of teeth. a security council resolution could lead to things like the imposition of greater sanctions. obligation of countries to observe sanctions. it could even pave the way for some kind of more extensive...
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. >> a significant development, let me ask you about russia. obviously we've been talking a lot on this show how russia has been a significant arms supplier for the syrian military. today russia is saying that the west, implying the united states has been involved militarily already in syria. what can you tell us about that. >> reporter: we'll get more and more accusations like this as great powers line up on both sides of the struggle inside syria. we're seeing the development of a proxy war. we've seen, for example, the u.s. ambassador to damascus, rocket ford very outspoken who had to shut terrify doors of the embassy in damascus a few days ago come out with a statement that looked very targeted against the russians say it's basically crazy to compare the syrian opposition to the syrian army. russia as line has been you have to talk to both of these sides in this struggle as if they were equally powered combatants which simply isn't true. >> thank you very much. reporting tonight from istanbul. >>> so is a peace deal imminent and could it be
. >> a significant development, let me ask you about russia. obviously we've been talking a lot on this show how russia has been a significant arms supplier for the syrian military. today russia is saying that the west, implying the united states has been involved militarily already in syria. what can you tell us about that. >> reporter: we'll get more and more accusations like this as great powers line up on both sides of the struggle inside syria. we're seeing the development of a...
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russia and china. this is they would say the syrian government against its own people, and showing russian weaponry is being used in the shells. >> i think there are a lot of layers. it also shows that this is highly sophisticated
russia and china. this is they would say the syrian government against its own people, and showing russian weaponry is being used in the shells. >> i think there are a lot of layers. it also shows that this is highly sophisticated
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we are russia and china blocking a resolution the arab league wanted to have the u.n. security council call on president assad to step down. very tough language from secretary clinton and ambassador rice at the united nations about china and russia. sounded very much like the george w. bush administration before the war saying this is proof the security council doesn't work in today's world. the president and his team, do them have any good options here? >> the opposites are tough as well, john. the actions of the russians and chinese hit a new low of cynicism. they are allowing the assad government to go to battle with its own people. the resolution that was going to be voted upon in new york was a very moderate resolution. the united states can no longer depend on the security council because russia and china will block any reasonable resolution. we've got to do what the administration is doing, turn our attention to work with turkey, with saudi arabia and with the arab league. we have a good collection of partners there, all three of them have influence, all three o
we are russia and china blocking a resolution the arab league wanted to have the u.n. security council call on president assad to step down. very tough language from secretary clinton and ambassador rice at the united nations about china and russia. sounded very much like the george w. bush administration before the war saying this is proof the security council doesn't work in today's world. the president and his team, do them have any good options here? >> the opposites are tough as...
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he is being armed and supported by russia, perhaps others. the armed opposition as opposed to the civilian operation is increasingly also resulting to violence and self-defense. that is not a dynamic that is in the interest of the people of syria or the wider region. so before we start talking about military options, we very much want to ensure that we have exhausted all the political, economic and diplomatic means at our disposal. >> joining me now from washington, brigadier general mark hemmet, state of affairs. he also served as deputy secretary for middle east affairs. kenneth, nice to see you. i also want to begin with this just in case scenario. what options do you think are on the table right now for president obama on just how to proceed regarding syria? >> there are still plenty of options on the table, both diplomatic. some measure of military qualification, of course, with the pre s-syrian army. then you need to tra, r you would unilaterally -- some people have problems. >> the general there are a lot of voices. why not do the same
he is being armed and supported by russia, perhaps others. the armed opposition as opposed to the civilian operation is increasingly also resulting to violence and self-defense. that is not a dynamic that is in the interest of the people of syria or the wider region. so before we start talking about military options, we very much want to ensure that we have exhausted all the political, economic and diplomatic means at our disposal. >> joining me now from washington, brigadier general mark...
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russia is supporting assad regime. russia is supplying weapons to the syrian army that is killing us. the defectors are left alone by themselves. they're using the weapons that they got from the army after they defected. they have nothing. they the have nothing else other than a normal weapon, individual weapons. we need them and i agree with senator mccain, there should be support for the rebels. there is no way to have assad stop the killing other than military intervention. he will not listen to people telling him to step down. nothing will stop the tanks from firing on people. if someone would come and stop the soldier that is firing on the people and killing the civilians in syria. >> is this in your eyes? will bashar al-assad be ousted? >> i think bashar al-assad should be ousted. there's nothing that would stop him from killing the people. he will not oust himself. he would not step down by himself. it has been like almost a year and nothing has done. he's only blaming the things on experience and the united sta
russia is supporting assad regime. russia is supplying weapons to the syrian army that is killing us. the defectors are left alone by themselves. they're using the weapons that they got from the army after they defected. they have nothing. they the have nothing else other than a normal weapon, individual weapons. we need them and i agree with senator mccain, there should be support for the rebels. there is no way to have assad stop the killing other than military intervention. he will not...
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china and russia blocking a u.n. resolution over the weekend calling for president assad to step down. the state department is saying it is deeply concerned about egypt's plan to put 19 americans on trial, including the son of u.s. transportation secretary, ray lahood. nonprofit organizations are accused of helping stir up political unrest. >>> the new york giants beat the new england patriots, 21-17. they won super bowl xlvi in indianapolis. i bet you already knew that, but what you might not know is that in a super bowl sit-down with nbc, president obama said he doesn't just want a four year term, he said he deserves four more years. we'll tell you why. >>> the race for the gop nomination. the next contests will take them to caucuses on tuesday in minnesota, colorado, then a nonbinding primary in missouri where no delegates are at stake. yes, that is strange. >>> memorial vigils are scheduled at elementary schools for two boys killed in an explosion. officials say their father, josh powell, intentionally blew up th
china and russia blocking a u.n. resolution over the weekend calling for president assad to step down. the state department is saying it is deeply concerned about egypt's plan to put 19 americans on trial, including the son of u.s. transportation secretary, ray lahood. nonprofit organizations are accused of helping stir up political unrest. >>> the new york giants beat the new england patriots, 21-17. they won super bowl xlvi in indianapolis. i bet you already knew that, but what you...
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the real hero of russia's rescue was oil. the dramatic rise in the average russian's income has been a consequence not of putin's policies but of oil prices. the price of oil when putin came to office was $27 a barrel. from that point, it began an almost unbroken rise and is now at $116 a barrel. and oil is the lifeblood of russia's economy. it provides two-thirds of its exports, half of the federal government's revenues. the russian state has used these revenues to dole out patronage across the country. it is widely believed in the west that putin stays in power through repression. actually, he does so in larger measure through bribery. in the short run, putin will be able to win the march election and consolidate power through a mixture of repression and patronage. his problems are more long term. his government has ramped up revenues that it needs to get to $125 a barrel. it has a population which is aging and shrinking which means pension and health care costs will rise as people retire. labor productivity is abysmal. the
the real hero of russia's rescue was oil. the dramatic rise in the average russian's income has been a consequence not of putin's policies but of oil prices. the price of oil when putin came to office was $27 a barrel. from that point, it began an almost unbroken rise and is now at $116 a barrel. and oil is the lifeblood of russia's economy. it provides two-thirds of its exports, half of the federal government's revenues. the russian state has used these revenues to dole out patronage across...
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russia has called for veto. china has gone for veto. the rest of the world are condemning this veto. and what else -- looking at us -- the world is watching us so silently. we are getting killed every moment. we are not able to get some basic medicine to injured people, children are really hungry. i swear, children are hungry. no power, no fuel, it's too cold. it's too much. for god's sakes, this is too much. >> that is so touching. russia's foreign minister is in syria today for an emergency meeting with president assad. the russians say they have a proposal that could end the crisis in syria. they have not yet revealed it. >>> here's your chance to talk back on one of the big stories of the day. everybody is still talking about the clinton eastwood commercial that aired during the super bowl. a lot of people think this commercial had a political message behind it. carol costello, a little bit more about all of that. it's interesting because some people don't know which way it fell politically. some people think it was for obama. other
russia has called for veto. china has gone for veto. the rest of the world are condemning this veto. and what else -- looking at us -- the world is watching us so silently. we are getting killed every moment. we are not able to get some basic medicine to injured people, children are really hungry. i swear, children are hungry. no power, no fuel, it's too cold. it's too much. for god's sakes, this is too much. >> that is so touching. russia's foreign minister is in syria today for an...
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russia's foreign minister meeting a president assad. saying moscow wants arab people to live in peace. 21 civilians bb killed in syria so far today. >>> president obama's re-election campaign is changing its position and its opposition to the super pacs. obama had been among the most voc vocal critics of these outside spending group fwhus an about face the campaign will begin using administration and campaign aides to fund raise for priorities usa action, a super pac backing the president. >>> gop presidential race moves to colorado and minnesota today. no matter what happens in the caucuses there, both newt gingrich and rick santorum insist they won't leave the race. the two agreed neither would drop out to give the other a better chance against front-runner mitt romney. gingrich says we're both busy having a good time. >>> maximum amount you could receive in unemployment insurance is about to drop to 79 weeks. the federal extended benefits is due to expire over the coast of this year in the 32 states where it's now in effect. >>> and
russia's foreign minister meeting a president assad. saying moscow wants arab people to live in peace. 21 civilians bb killed in syria so far today. >>> president obama's re-election campaign is changing its position and its opposition to the super pacs. obama had been among the most voc vocal critics of these outside spending group fwhus an about face the campaign will begin using administration and campaign aides to fund raise for priorities usa action, a super pac backing the...
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he knows that he's backed by russia and china. he knows that there will be no solution like 1970 that led to the no fly zone in libya, he knows that. but even the solution to have farouk shahar, his vice, taking his place, it will not make the people anymore. there's so much blood in the streets. and what's happening today, and this is the truth, syria is becoming a battleground between iran from one side, shia world, and the sunni world backed with the saudis and qataris. and that will become another civil war like the lebanese one. it's even worse than a civil war. it's total anarchy. and the assad regime will not give up power. they learned the lesson from iraq. once the sunni gave up power, they were totally dismissed from all political positions and economic positions. and that's what they are scared for. >> i want to talk more about that, but stay right there, because we're going to take a short break now. when we come back, we'll talk a little bit more about that sectarian side of things, which is a real concern. also about
he knows that he's backed by russia and china. he knows that there will be no solution like 1970 that led to the no fly zone in libya, he knows that. but even the solution to have farouk shahar, his vice, taking his place, it will not make the people anymore. there's so much blood in the streets. and what's happening today, and this is the truth, syria is becoming a battleground between iran from one side, shia world, and the sunni world backed with the saudis and qataris. and that will become...
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now russia is introducing some last-minute amendments. the russian minister in knew nick, germany, today to say it would be a scandal if this resolution was pushed to a vote today. the russians think not enough balance is in this resolution. they think a lot of the violence in syria has been fomented by opposition groups to the government. here in new york there's much anger among western diplomats who want a vote. the german ambassador saying there would be a scandal if there was not a vote today. the french pacing around saying too much time has been wasted, too much violence has occurred, there must be a vote. a russian ambassador churkin dealing with all the western ambassadors here. i walked on thursday night, he walked out of the council, had to be paraded back in. there may be a meeting. russ russia, one of the five members of the council. it's still up in the air. if they veto the resolution, it would not pass. they can stay if it gets a men mum nine votes. it would pass but wouldn't have the cloud of a resolution with all 15 memb
now russia is introducing some last-minute amendments. the russian minister in knew nick, germany, today to say it would be a scandal if this resolution was pushed to a vote today. the russians think not enough balance is in this resolution. they think a lot of the violence in syria has been fomented by opposition groups to the government. here in new york there's much anger among western diplomats who want a vote. the german ambassador saying there would be a scandal if there was not a vote...
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>> right, and we know china and russia vetoed that. it begs the question, what about military intervention? u.s. officials, every time we prod them, they only talk here so far about diplomacy. >> assad is off the reservation. he is being armed and supported by russia, perhaps others. the opposition is increasing the -- the armed opposition as opposed to the civilian opposition is increasingly also resorting to violence and self-defense. that is not a dynamic that is in the interests of the people of syria or the wider regions. so before we start talking about military options, we very much want to ensure that we have exhausted all the political, economic and diplomatic means at our disposal. >> i do want to go straight to the pentagon to chris lawrence. chris, fill me in on something we had touched on before, the military review. this is a just in case scenario, you know, potential u.s. operations in syria. tell me about that. >> reporter: that's right, brooke, two administration officials have confirmed to cnn that for several weeks n
>> right, and we know china and russia vetoed that. it begs the question, what about military intervention? u.s. officials, every time we prod them, they only talk here so far about diplomacy. >> assad is off the reservation. he is being armed and supported by russia, perhaps others. the opposition is increasing the -- the armed opposition as opposed to the civilian opposition is increasingly also resorting to violence and self-defense. that is not a dynamic that is in the interests...
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russia's demographics are terrible. it has a population that's age and shrinking, which means pension and health care costs will rise as people retire, labor productivity in russia is a biz mal, the caucuses region is almost turning into a separate country, and russia's ethnic diversity is straining its sense of nationalism, but like saudi arabia, like venezuela, all somewhat dysfunctional regimes, the russian regime will survive these challenges until and unless oil prices come down. for more on this, you can read my column in this week's "time magazine." let's get started. >>> the violence in syria escalated this week. hundreds and hundreds of civilians have been killed. the question is in light of russia and china's veto of a u.n. security council resolution to condemn and try to stem the violence, what options are left for the international community community to act on. to talk about this, three great guests joins me from london. he is the director of the middle east study center of the london school of economics.
russia's demographics are terrible. it has a population that's age and shrinking, which means pension and health care costs will rise as people retire, labor productivity in russia is a biz mal, the caucuses region is almost turning into a separate country, and russia's ethnic diversity is straining its sense of nationalism, but like saudi arabia, like venezuela, all somewhat dysfunctional regimes, the russian regime will survive these challenges until and unless oil prices come down. for more...
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as far as russia, it has blocked the u.n. security council resolution to condemn the violence going on there. now syria is blaming the rebels for the violence. both say the rebels are from the outside. we put that question today to the u.n. ambassador. >> i've got to ask you about those allegations of foreign military forces or arms flowing into the country. can you specify what countries you're talking about? >> well, i just heard allegations, and if they are true, then, of course, it's very troubling. that would mean that we are moving into a full-fledged conflict with foreign intervention and participation, and that would certainly only cause major bloodshed in syria. >> but russia is selling arms to the assad regime. it has been continuously selling arms. >> there were transactions and we continue to respect them. you know what happens. when you got armed supplies to the government, those who are supplying arms to the rebels, they don't stop. we saw that in libya and we're seeing it in syria. >> of course, russia is selli
as far as russia, it has blocked the u.n. security council resolution to condemn the violence going on there. now syria is blaming the rebels for the violence. both say the rebels are from the outside. we put that question today to the u.n. ambassador. >> i've got to ask you about those allegations of foreign military forces or arms flowing into the country. can you specify what countries you're talking about? >> well, i just heard allegations, and if they are true, then, of course,...
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russia has a commercial relationship and is basically syria's arms supplier and they have a critical port in the mediterranean that the syrian have permitted them to use for nuclear warships. russia's self-interested in here, and i don't have any reason to believe base odd talking about diplomats we will change russia's mind. >> whether we look at the situation on the ground, our own reporters say it appears that the security forces there are losing their grip at least on the northern part of the country. do we think it's a window of opportunity for the international community to jump in and help the opposition? >> well, absolutely. i mean, first and foremost what we need to provide them is humanitarian aid in far greater quantitieshan anything that has been provided so far. i mean, there continues to be some debate about whether or not to arm the opposition. sort of like in libya, the people are not sure who the opposition is and who they would be arming, but certainly there needs to be a much more open media environment so there's international observation of the atroscities that t
russia has a commercial relationship and is basically syria's arms supplier and they have a critical port in the mediterranean that the syrian have permitted them to use for nuclear warships. russia's self-interested in here, and i don't have any reason to believe base odd talking about diplomats we will change russia's mind. >> whether we look at the situation on the ground, our own reporters say it appears that the security forces there are losing their grip at least on the northern...
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>> not it would seem unless russia and china change their stance, but especially russia. what gives the assad regime a lot of the power, and what gives them the confidence shall we say to continue along this current course is the knowledge that up until now russia has been a pretty unwavering international lie, and as long as the assad regime knows that russia is going to continue to block any kind of resolution as it most certainly up until now seems it is going to, the assad regime seems fairly confident it has significant international support. when it comes to the pillars holding up the regime insooide the country, they still remain fairly intact. defections still not on the scale that would shake the military, and the other various pillars such as the merchant middle class, they are so far staying largely silent. so that the government most certainly seems to be approaching this from what it would be perceived from its perspective at least a position of power, and many analysts and diplomats in syria will tell you that the first step of getting the assad regime from
>> not it would seem unless russia and china change their stance, but especially russia. what gives the assad regime a lot of the power, and what gives them the confidence shall we say to continue along this current course is the knowledge that up until now russia has been a pretty unwavering international lie, and as long as the assad regime knows that russia is going to continue to block any kind of resolution as it most certainly up until now seems it is going to, the assad regime...
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we talk about iran being his number one ally. >> reporter: russia is their most important ally. it's not clear why the russians are doing this in the sense they don't have a big economic relationship. my own speculation is it's partly this is the one cold war relationship that has survived in the middle east. and the other part is, of course, if the principle is established that when you have protests in the street the u.n. secures council can go in and intervene while there are protests on the streets in moscow, there are protests on the street in st. peters burg. >> turn you attention to the presidential campaign and foreign policy issues. i had a conversation with rick santorum yesterday after he said in a speech in indiana that the united states is throwing israel under the bus because he has a long-term plan to make friends with iran. i pressed him on that. i want you to listen. >> the president who fought tooth and nail against putting sanctions on iran and only ca pit lated at the end. this is a president who is not standing by our allies, is trying to appease, trying to
we talk about iran being his number one ally. >> reporter: russia is their most important ally. it's not clear why the russians are doing this in the sense they don't have a big economic relationship. my own speculation is it's partly this is the one cold war relationship that has survived in the middle east. and the other part is, of course, if the principle is established that when you have protests in the street the u.n. secures council can go in and intervene while there are protests...
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russia gave him a lifeline, vetoing a u.n. resolution that would have condemned him. >>> flooding has forced thousands from their homes in australia. rising waters threaten communities in queensland. this part of the country is still recovering from last year's devastating floods. >>> the nfl and nbc are on apologizing for offending. it happened so fast a lot of viewers didn't even notice. her finger here is blurred. nfl which produced the halftime show said the obscene gesture in the performance was completely inappropriate, very disappointing and we apologize to our fans. >>> she was a white house intern who says she had an affair with the president, right? sound familiar? this washington sex scandal allegedly took place five decades ago and the president in question, john f. kennedy. mary snowe joins us with the latest on this story. it was always rumored, mary, that kennedy was having affairs and was a playboy. this woman is coming forward and giving details, things we've never heard before. >> yeah. suzanne, this book is
russia gave him a lifeline, vetoing a u.n. resolution that would have condemned him. >>> flooding has forced thousands from their homes in australia. rising waters threaten communities in queensland. this part of the country is still recovering from last year's devastating floods. >>> the nfl and nbc are on apologizing for offending. it happened so fast a lot of viewers didn't even notice. her finger here is blurred. nfl which produced the halftime show said the obscene...