Residents expressed different opinions on the legality of the transition, but most expressed hope for peace and stability.

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And, of course, we still have the joint project to bring stability and transition to Afghan governance.

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The UK has acknowledged that there are some extremist elements fighting alongside more moderate opposition forces, but it says only a political transition can bring long-term stability to Syria.

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But I think it's actually in Russia's interest that we deal with this problem, that we achieve transition, and that we get peace and stability in Syria.

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