Would you assess the prospects of
the military operation Russia’s Aerospace Force launched against “Islamic
State” militants on September 30, considering that the efforts of the U.S. and
Russian defense ministries towards coordination of actions against IS have not
been a success so far?
Russia’s involvement in the civil war in Syria is a
hazardous step in many aspects. It is a
hazardous game for the Kremlin, because the current propaganda effect can
promptly decline due to the Russian losses in the conflict. After that the
Russian public will start to perceive Syria as a new Afghanistan. In addition, Russians act absolutely
thoughtlessly, provoking tension in the relations …read more
Source: Arminfo