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What Assad's Fall Means for Russia

Dec 10, 2024 | 21:24 GMT

The collapse of Assad's government in Syria is a blow to the Kremlin's influence in the Middle East and its credibility as a security partner, which will further drive Russia to secure a resounding victory in Ukraine.

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