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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed deep concern over alleged ethnic cleansing by "radical militant groups" in Syria. This follows reports of an attack on Russia's Hmeimim airbase, which shelters Alawite refugees. Lavrov's comments came amid Syria's sectarian violence, particularly targeting Assad’s Alawite sect. Russia, a key backer of former President Bashar al-Assad, seeks to maintain ties with Syria's new authorities and retain its military bases.

Courtesy: theprint.in