the Russian air base in Khmeimim

Following Assad’s ouster, Moscow’s operations in Syria have been marked by a shift. Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his annual direct line, stated that the Russian air base in Khmeimim, which was formerly used to strike rebel positions, could be used to deliver humanitarian aid. Putin further stated that the regime’s collapse was not a defeat for the Kremlin, as Russia’s participation in the Syrian civil war was to prevent the creation of a terrorist enclave in Syria. Further, he condemned the Israeli seizure of Syrian territory Since 8 December, the Kremlin’s stance on Syria has become more flexible, with Russia reaching out to all groups that control the situation in the country. The new transitional government in Syria needs Russia as the HTS needs more partners, and Moscow’s backing of the new regime could grant them international legitimacy. In HTS’ calculus, Moscow is more important vis-a-vis Washington, as the latter backs Kurdish rebels and tribal groups in northern Syria. Further, the possible removal of the HTS from Russia’s terrorist list gives the new government legitimacy for a more formal interaction. สล็อตเว็บตรง