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Has Putin won?

03/12/2016 GMT

BBC World Service - The World This Week, Has Putin won?

The Syrian army seized vital ground in Aleppo. Is it a victory for Russia too?

The Syrian army and its allies, including Russia, struck what seem to be decisive blows against rebels in Aleppo.  They now clearly hold the upper hand. What does it tell us about the future of the Middle East - and the world?
Picture: Damage in an area of Aleppo recently captured by Syrian government forces.
Credit: Reuters

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