Is Russia headed for a Syrian-style upheaval? Ukraine weighs in
Andriy Yermak, the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, believes that Russia may face a scenario similar to what is currently being observed in Syria. He commented on the liberation of Damascus and the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime by the rebels in this way.
Andriy Yermak expressed concerns that Russia might experience a scenario similar to the one currently unfolding in Syria. He referred to recent events in which Syrian rebels announced the liberation of Damascus and the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
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"Russia's Syrian fiasco is a consequence of Putin's geopolitical folly and limitations. A similar scenario might await Russia," Yermak wrote on social media.
Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has collapsed, as signaled by the rebels' televised declaration of the capture of Damascus. Bashar al-Assad and his family have left the country, and the international community is watching to see what the further consequences of this event will be.
Russia, which for years supported the Syrian regime, contributed to its fall by withdrawing its support for al-Assad. This confirmed the weakening of Moscow's influence in the Middle East, opening up discussions about a possible increase in Russian involvement in Ukraine.
The situation in Syria remains uncertain, despite hopes for stabilization after years of dictatorship. The rebels, while celebrating their victory, now face the task of establishing a new government that takes into account the diversity and needs of the residents.
The Syrian civil war has been ongoing since 2011, triggering a humanitarian crisis. The UN estimates that at least 500,000 people have died in the conflict, and the ongoing fighting has led to the creation of millions of refugees. The current chaos may continue to influence the situation in the region for a long time.
