01/18/2017
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"Russia has not significantly altered its force posture, including the number of active duty personnel, or its military activities in Syria since invading Ukraine."
"We believe there is a clear humanitarian imperative to maintain the UN cross-border mechanism, and that this view is shared by the majority of Council members."
"The Administration is also committed to promoting accountability and justice."
"We continue to make clear to partners in the Middle East and beyond that we oppose efforts to normalize with the brutal dictator Bashar al-Assad."