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Russia enters the war in Syria

03/10/2015 GMT

BBC World Service - The World This Week, Russia enters the war in Syria

Russian aircraft have started attacking rebel sites in Syria.

Russia shocked the West by having its aircraft attack rebel sites in Syria -- not just so-called Islamic State, but also groups backed by Western powers. It's a big boost for President Assad and a big slap in the face for President Obama. But how far is it an attempt to make the world look away from Ukraine? Also in this podcast: the Taleban take Kunduz - briefly; radio stations in France are objecting to the government's attempts to protect French culture; and the real victims of low commodity prices.  Clue: it's not the glossy and glitzy multinationals you've been reading about in all the newspapers.
Photo: a Russian attack site in Syria
Credit: AP

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