Moscow pursues military, diplomatic route about Syria

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Russia’s President Putin says he’s convinced that Syria’s President Assad is ready for dialogue with the opposition.

Assad held talks with Putin in Moscow this week. And now, Russia’s Foreign Minister will confer with the U.S. Secretary of State, and the Foreign Ministers of Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Moscow is pursing both military and diplomatic efforts in the Syria crisis. CCTV’s Olly Barratt reports.