At the same time, Syria does not affect Russia's ability in Ukraine.
Assad's regime in Syria, Russia has lost a key zone of influence in the Middle East, including logistics bases, notes Andrei Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation. Russia's influence in the Middle East and Africa. Syria was the key to Africa thanks to Russia's bases and the navy's access to the Mediterranean.
According to the head of the CPC, Russia's role in Africa will now weaken. Now the Kremlin is trying to blame Iran for the “rain” of Syria. “The so-called “axis of evil” has tottered like a house of cards and is not a full-fledged alliance, but only a club of interests.”
“Many say that Russia will now concentrate its forces for the war in Ukraine. They are already overheating the economy for the war in 2025, but they will not be able to last long without unpopular mobilization. And Syria does not affect Russia's ability in our war,” Kovalenko emphasizes.
- After losing control over Damascus amid the continued offensive operation of opposition forces in the provinces of Latakia, Hama and Tartus, the Russian army withdrew its warships from the naval base in Tartus.
