While the G8 was struggling to find a diplomatic end to the Syrian conflict, violence on the ground kept escalating. At least 60 government troops have been killed near Aleppo in a car bomb attack allegedly carried out by Al-Qaeda affiliated rebels - shortly after a similar blast in Damascus that left 10 soldiers dead. To discuss whether what's been agreed at G8 is likely to bring an end to the bloodshed nearer Afshin Rattansi joins RT.

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