A demonstrator holds a picture depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin during a protest against Russian military operations in Syria, in Istanbul, Turkey. AP Photo
Whatever effect Russia’s airstrikes are having on the ground in Syria, their impact at home is clear: They prove to Russians that their country is showing up the United States and reclaiming its rightful place as a global power.
So far, Russia’s intervention in Syria has served President Vladimir Putin’s goals. The potential danger, military analysts say, lies down the road.
To frame and illustrate Putin’s success in Syria, state television stations provided a series of seemingly scripted news …read more
Source: The Indian Express
