Putin's Syrian Strategy Faces Setbacks Amid Leadership Changes
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Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has collapsed, forcing him to seek asylum in Russia, marking a significant victory for Syrian rebels and a humiliating defeat for Russia, which had supported Assad for over a decade. The fall of Assad's regime highlights Russia's limited resources and strategic failures, raising questions about its military competence and global influence, particularly in the Middle East and Africa. Russia's inability to prevent Assad's downfall, despite its military and disinformation efforts, underscores the fragility of its alliances with authoritarian regimes.
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