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Dmitri Peskov

Stephen Sackur speaks to the spokesman for President Vladimir Putin, Dmitri Peskov. Does Russia's desire to shore up the Assad regime risk a dangerous confrontation with the US?

Stephen Sackur speaks to the spokesman for President Vladimir Putin, Dmitri Peskov. Depending on who you believe, Russia's military intervention in Syria is a boost for the forces of legitimacy in the face of terrorism, or a foolish gamble which will further destabilise Syria and backfire on the Kremlin. Does Russia's desire to shore up the Assad regime risk a dangerous new confrontation with the United States?

30 minutes

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Tue 27 Oct 201503:30GMT
BBC News North America

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Credits

PresenterStephen Sackur
Interviewed GuestDmitri Peskov

Broadcasts

  • Mon 26 Oct 201504:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Mon 26 Oct 201509:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Mon 26 Oct 201516:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Mon 26 Oct 201519:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Tue 27 Oct 201503:30GMT
    BBC News North America