Russian President Vladimir Putin downplayed the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, stating it was not a failure for Russia despite the strain on their relationship. Putin mentioned preventing Syria from becoming a “terrorist enclave” and highlighted Russia’s military bases in the country, as well as expressing concerns about future relations with Syria’s political forces. The Kremlin’s decision not to support Assad during the rebellion has raised questions about the future of their alliance.
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