Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin
6 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 ...
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...
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.
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.
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.
Russia: Assad’s fall is huge blow for Putin, highlighting ... - CNN
Dec 9, 2024 · The fall of the House of Assad deals a major blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aspirations as a Middle East power broker – and raises new questions about the fragility of his own...
Syria's Assad is in Russia, Putin's deputy foreign minister confirms …
Dec 10, 2024 · Russian President Vladimir Putin has been dealt a huge blow by the collapse of a regime to which he gave his full support, helping Assad cling to power after Syria descended into civil war and ...
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.
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.