The situation in Syria – the fall of Assad showed the true weakness of Russia – UNIAN
Russia is no longer capable of effectively interfering in the internal affairs of its allies. This was a blow to Moscow's reputation as a “defender” of authoritarian regimes.
Events in Syria, including the flight of dictator Bashar al-Assad to Moscow, have become a clear confirmation of the weakening position of Russia in the international arena. The war in Ukraine, together with Israeli efforts, has destroyed the Kremlin's ability to maintain influence in the Middle East, showing that Russia's resources are limited and insufficient to support its geopolitical ambitions, The Telegraph writes.
Russia: from hegemony to isolation
The Kremlin launched the Syria campaign in 2015, taking advantage of Western indecisiveness and supporting Assad with brutal bombing. This temporarily gave Russia new influence in the region and expanded its military presence….
