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DAMASCUS Hydro Flask 10 Oz Wine Tumbler Black , June 24 (Xinhua) -- The U.S.-Russian relations have witnessed another round of rising tension as both stepped up support to the rivaling sides in Syria, a Syrian politician told Xinhua in an exclusive interview on Saturday.


Anas Joudeh, the head of the opposition Nation Building Movement, said the U.S. and Russia have long been at odds, including in the battlefields of the Syrian crisis, where Russia is backing the Syrian government forces Hydro Flask 10 Oz Wine Tumbler Olive , and the U.S. is behind the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).


Both sides are in a declared fight against the Islamic State (IS), which is said to be facing its demise under the heavy blows of the powers.


The Russian-backed Syrian army is making progress against IS in the sprawling Syrian Desert, in an operation aiming to end the presence of IS and other rebel groups on the Syrian-Iraqi borders, and along the Jordanian frontier as well.


They have captured thousands of square kilometers in the Syrian Desert, succeeding to control border points with Iraq and Jordan in an operation dubbed "the Great Dawn."


The army also captured key gas and oil fields near the ancient city of Palmyra, in the desert in central Syria.


Meanwhile Hydro Flask Water Bottle 40 Oz Wide Mouth Olive , the U.S.-supported SDF, a group of Arab, Kurdish and Assyrian fighters, declared a fully-fledged war on IS capital of Raqqa city in northern Syria two weeks ago, succeeding to capture several areas in the eastern and western parts of Raqqa.


They have also captured the southern bank of the Euphrates River, managing thus to circle the entire city of Raqqa.


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Despite the fact that both are separately fighting IS militants, their supposed common enemy, instances happened when they had come face to face, Joudeh noted.


In a recent statement, the SDF charged the Syrian army of attacking its positions in Raqqa repeatedly, warning that it will use its right of self-defense against any future attacks by the Syrian army.


The U.S.-led coalition has also brought down a Syrian warplane Hydro Flask Water Bottle 32 Oz Wide Mouth Graphite , accusing it of firing against the SDF, a claim totally denied by the Syrian army, which said it is given legitimate right to fight terrorism whenever and wherever located on Syrian soil.


Experts said that the U.S. is trying to keep the Syrian army away from areas Washington and its allies deem of interest, particularly in the desert close to the Iraqi borders.


"Even when the IS is defeated, the conflict between both powers will continue. Both parties are trying to draw red lines or agreements for each other, in terms of making their interests and goals clear in this country for the post-IS time Hydro Flask Water Bottle 32 Oz Wide Mouth W With Straw Lid Black ," Joudeh said.


He added that "fighting terrorism" is just a title, under which, plans to secure further interests are hiding.


"The actual power and strength of IS ... won't largely exceeds the power of any other armed group in Syria, but the banner of fighting terrorism is being used by those who will invest in the post IS era, in terms of who will have control and sway in certain areas after the IS defeat," he said.


Each power fighting IS will control the areas it takes from the falling terror group Hydro Flask Water Bottle 32 OZ Wide Mouth W With Straw Lid Lava , but it won't be the end of the conflict, Joudeh noted.


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GUANGZHOU, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Marcello Lippi and his Guangzhou Evergrande desire for a winning start ahead of the game on Wednesday against Australian side Melbourne Victory in Group G in AFC Champions league.


The Italian insists Guangzhou cannot rely on last year' s AFC Champions League success and must raise their game to a new level in 2014.


""Because we won the trophy last year, this year all the teams will have a greater desire to defeat us. We have to be more prepared and fight to be the leading side of the new season,"" said Lippi at the pre-match press conference on Tuesday.


""Melbourne has their advantage Hydro Flask Water Bottle 18 Oz Wide Mouth Lemon , they are already in the middle of the season, while our domestic league has yet to start. It is common practice in international competition, but what really matters is the quality of football you present and the desire to win,"" he added.


Guangzhou have only played the Chinese Super Cup and lost to Guizhou 1-0 a week ago, while Melbourne have made the trip to China following Saturday' s 4-3 win over Adelaide United.


Melbourn' s coach Muscat remains a low key before the high-profile defending Champions.


""We respect Guangzhou Evergrande very much, they are the defending champions. It is important for us to be part of this competition. Although we are confident Hydro Flask Water Bottle 18 Oz Wide Mouth Lava , we aware of the pressure to play against this team,"" said Muscat.

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