The fall of Bashar al-Assad, a blow for Russia in Africa
- Posted on December 21, 2024
- By Le Monde
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The fall of Bashar al-Assad, a blow for Russia in Africa
As a supporter of the deposed regime in Syria, Moscow wishes to retain two military bases there as a logistical base for its operations in the Sahel. Moreover, Vladimir Putin's inability to save his Syrian ally is casting doubt among West African juntas on the solidity and reliability of their Russian partner.
