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Assad regime – Business Insider analyzed the consequences of the uprising in Syria for Russia – UNIAN
According to experts, the overthrow of the Syrian dictator's regime threatens Russian military bases in Syria.
The fall of the regime of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has called into question the Russian military presence in Syria. It also threatens Russia's ability to extend its power across the Middle East and beyond, Business Insider writes.
The publication noted that the Russian Federation was a close ally of Syria and has two military bases in this country, thanks to which it received a strategic foothold in the Middle East.
“This deals them (the Russians – UNIAN) a strong blow. Syria was their most reliable Arab ally,” said a senior adviser to the Project on Countering Extremism…