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DAMASCUS, SYRIA - MAY 10: Syrian President Bashar Assad receives Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (unseen) May 10, 2010 in Damascus, Syria. Medvedev is on a two-day state visit and will hold talks focusing on the bilateral relationship between Syria and Russia, amongst other matters. (Photo by Sasha Mordovets/Getty Images)

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - MAY 10:  Syrian President Bashar Assad receives Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (unseen)  May 10, 2010 in Damascus, Syria. Medvedev is on a two-day state visit and will hold talks focusing on the bilateral relationship between Syria and Russia, amongst other matters. (Photo by Sasha Mordovets/Getty Images)