Russia’s five month-long campaign in Syria came to an end on Monday with President Putin’s declaration that his forces can pull out, having “achieved their goals.” His withdrawal was accompanied by thanks from Syrian President Bashar Assad, whose regime he appears to have successfully propped up. Here are the reasons why Putin can indeed claim victory on several fronts.
Putin Looks Like a Winner to Russians
The Kremlin was quick to highlight on Tuesday morning that Putin’s announcement was not tied to any agreements with other countries at the Syrian peace talks. He had made the call simply because he felt …read more
Source: Newsweek
