Saudi says it\'s time Russia changed stance on Syria

Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal said Tuesday that it is time for Russia to change its stance on Syria and work to ensure a peaceful transfer of power. \"The time has come for Russia to change its stance from supporting the Syrian regime to working to stop the killing and (supporting) a peaceful transition of power,\" Prince Saud told a news conference. He said such a policy change would \"preserve (Russia\'s) interests in Syria and the Arab world,\" adding that he \"hoped Russia would re-evaluate its policies in the region, especially with regard to Syria.\" Otherwise, \"Moscow would lose a lot (of credibility) among the Arabs,\" he said. Russia has repeatedly blocked attempts by the UN Security Council to pass resolutions condemning President Bashar al-Assad\'s regime and its deadly crackdown on dissent, actions Prince Saud said were \"unjustifiable.\"