Russia deploys warships after dozens of Turkish soldiers killed in Syria escalation

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Feb 28, 2020 Russia deploys warships after dozens of Turkish soldiers killed in Syria escalation Russia on Friday announced it had dispatched two state-of-the-art warships to the Middle East after an attack in Syria killed 33 Turkish soldiers. The escalation of violence again highlighted Russia and Turkey's conflicting interests: Moscow backs Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, while Ankara backs rebel groups opposing him in the country's north. Turkey has turned to the West for support amid fears of further escalation. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy