Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin
5 days ago · President Vladimir V. Putin sought to spin events in Syria as a success for Russia, which provided crucial military support for President Bashar al-Assad during the country’s long and brutal ...
Putin plans to meet Bashar al-Assad, says Russia not defeated in Syria
Dec 19, 2024 · President Vladimir Putin says Russia has not been defeated in Syria after rebel groups ousted his ally and longtime leader, Bashar al-Assad, earlier this month. In his first public comments on the ...
Putin Stays Silent on Syria in Meeting With Russia’s Military - The …
Dec 16, 2024 · In an hourlong televised meeting with his top military brass, Vladimir Putin left Syria unmentioned and made it clear that winning in Ukraine was his top priority.
Vladimir Putin denies Russia was defeated in Syria - Financial Times
Dec 19, 2024 · Vladimir Putin has denied that Moscow suffered a defeat in Syria, claiming that despite the implosion of Bashar al-Assad’s regime the Kremlin had achieved its aims in the country.
Russian intervention in the Syrian civil war - Wikipedia
Upon the advice of Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov and Russian military elites, Vladimir Putin decided to launch a full-scale military intervention in Syria to prevent the fall of their ally Bashar al-Assad and stop Syria from joining the Western sphere of influence.
As Syrian civil war reignites, what are Vladimir Putin's ... - NPR
Dec 7, 2024 · Russian President Vladimir Putin has, for years, provided critical military support that propped up the Assad regime, but with a war dragging on Ukraine and a struggling economy at home in...
Vladimir Putin let Bashar al-Assad's regime fall in Syria. He was ...
Dec 14, 2024 · Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Syria's then-president Bashar al-Assad at the Kremlin in July. (Reuters/Sputnik) Just 12 hours before the fall of Damascus, Russia, Iran and Türkiye met on the sidelines of the Doha Forum. Top of the agenda: the impending collapse of the Syrian regime.
Vladimir Putin suffers 'catastrophic loss' in Syria after fall of ...
Dec 9, 2024 · With the Assads potentially headed to a luxe haven for exiles in Moscow, Vladimir Putin is left scrambling to save his two bases in Syria and maintain his foothold in the region.
Humbled in Syria, Putin Seeks Vindication in Ukraine
Dec 12, 2024 · The downfall of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria has humiliated his main backer, Russia, exposing the limits of the Kremlin’s military power and global influence.
Putin, Assad discuss rebuilding Syria, regional issues
Mar 15, 2023 · Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted Syrian leader Bashar Assad for talks in the Kremlin that focused on rebuilding Syria after a devastating civil war and efforts to stabilize the region.