The fall of the Assad regime in Syria: a political scientist spoke about the consequences for Russia

Russia will try to hold on to Syria, but it does not have enough resources.

Russian dictator Putin will receive a painful political blow if Bashar al-Assad's regime loses in Syriain particular because it will affect his ability to influence the price of oil in the world.

Such an opinion in the comment RBC-Ukraine said political expert Taras Zahorodniy.

He stated that the defeat of the Assad regime allows for the construction of a gas pipeline through Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Turkey to Europe. This will allow European countries to no longer depend on supplies from the Russian Federation.

In addition, Russia will lose its only military base on the Mediterranean Sea in Tartus, which has been there since the time of the USSR.

“And a personal option — Putin fought for Assad to show everyone that you can't change leaders,” the expert believes.

A political scientist believes that Russia will lose its influence in the Middle East if the Assad regime…