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Kerry and Lavrov hold talks on Syria
Russia outflanks US by reaching military accord with Jordan
RUSSIA and the United States held talks on the Syrian civil war in Vienna yesterday.
The landmark meeting, announced earlier this week, was delayed while the US thrashed out a joint position with its two main regional allies Saudia Arabia and Turkey.
US Secretary of State John Kerry held all-day meetings with Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir and Turkish Foreign Minister Feridun Sinirlioglu at a luxury hotel.
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