BEIRUT — With the map of Syria’s conflict decisively redrawn in President Bashar al-Assad’s favour, his Russian allies want to convert military gains into a settlement that stabilises the shattered nation and secures their interests in the region.
Reuters: In Syria, Russia securing position as Assad presses war
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and President of Syria Bashar al-Assad (R) inspect a military parade during their visit to the Russian air base in Hmeimim in the northwestern Syrian province of Latakia on Dec. 11.
