Russia has stepped up its air strikes on Islamic state over the last few days. It's now targeting the transport of the oil which brings in much of ISIS funding . Let's get more from RT's Lizzie Phelan in Damascus. Moscow is currently hosting an international energy forum. Economist Constantin Gurdgiev is there at the moment - let's cross live to him.
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