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In ramping up its military involvement in Syria's civil war, Russia appears to be betting that the West, horrified by Islamic State's atrocities, may be willing to tolerate Assad for a while, perhaps as part of a transition. (AP Photo/Muzaffar Salman, File)

Analysis: Russia gambles in Syria, ramping up involvement

By BY Associated Press

BEIRUT — In ramping up its military involvement in Syria’s civil war, Russia appears to be betting that the West,…