Russia to miss Syria talks but invites opposition

Last weekend's agreement on Syria brought significant shifts in position from Russia and China, according to Kofi Annan's spokesman.

The UN-Arab League envoy brokered a deal in Geneva calling for a transitional government.

Moscow has invited Syrian opposition leaders for talks next week - but it will not be taking part in a Friends of Syria conference in Paris on Friday.

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