Why is Russia involved in Syria?
The Russian military intervention in the Syrian civil war began in September 2015, after an official request by the Syrian government for military aid against rebel groups.
Who dominates Syria?
Bashar Hafez al-Assad (born 11 September 1965) is a Syrian politician who is the 19th president of Syria, since 17 July 2000. In addition, he is the commander-in-chief of the Syrian Armed Forces and the Secretary-General of the Central Command of the Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party.
Did Israel carry out an attack on Syria?
Israel usually refuses to comment on attacks it conducts in Syria. However, it is suspected of carrying out the following infamous attacks: Killing three Syrian pro-government fighters in Quneitra, near the Golan Heights – April 23, 2017 Attacking a weapons supply hub operated by Hezbollah near Damascus airport – April 27, 2017
Can Russia fail in Syria?
The Ukrainian war shows that Russia can fail even when the European Union pays only a very small amount of attention to the conflict. What Russian leaders seem to want in Syria is a war without EU sanctions, which they can win for the viewers at home. Russian leaders seem to fear the European example more than they fear Islamic terrorism.
Why is Russia sending troops to Syria?
Today, as Russia sends troops, armor, and aircraft to Syria, we are once again perplexed. On Monday President Vladimir Putin provided the explanation: Russia’s intervention is aimed to defeat ISIS and reduce the flow of refugees to Europe. A review of the last major Russian intervention, in Ukraine, might help us to evaluate this claim.
Is Russia intervening in Syria to help Europe with its refugee problem?
So Ukrainian experience gives reason for skepticism about Putin’s claim that Russia is intervening in Syria to help Europe with its refugee problem. The politics might well be exactly the opposite. Having found a powerful ally in its quest to end European integration, the European far right has followed Moscow’s lead on the Ukrainian conflict.