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A Tour of Syria with the Russian Army

Our correspondent spends a week travelling across Syria with the Russian military

As Syrian government forces prepare for what could be a major offensive on the last rebel stronghold, our correspondent spends a week travelling with the Russian military in the country.

Also in the programme: How will Pope Francis' visit to Ireland be received in the country amid criticism that he hasn't done enough to protect children in the Catholic Church. A new report finds low-carb diets could shorten life expectancy.

(Photo shows:A member of the Russian military police standing guard between the portraits of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Russian President Vladimir Putin hanging outside a guard-post at the Wafideen checkpoint on the outskirts of Damascus. Credit: Getty Images)

53 minutes

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Fri 17 Aug 2018 09:06GMT

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  • Fri 17 Aug 2018 09:06GMT

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