<blockquote>The Arab League, the US and the EU are attempting to persuade Russia to abstain, arguing that a vote against the resolution would be a vote against the Arab world, diplomats say.
Pravda said that, if the EU held out some "carrot" - some economic incentives, perhaps energy deals, then it might succeed in getting Russia to abstain.
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Russia pivotal as UN debates Syria resolution, 31 Jan 2012</blockquote>
Context '..removing visa procedures..'<blockquote>
During the reorganization</blockquote>