What is Russia's next move in Syria?

(Baonghean.vn) - In the context that Russian forces have completed their assigned mission in Syria, turning the tide of the global war against terrorism, many people are still wondering what Russia will do next?

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The current reduction of forces in Syria is a surprising move and contains specific political and strategic goals, according to French analyst Alain Rodier.

It should be noted that the Russian leader did not specify the size of the Russian military force withdrawing from Syria. President Putin emphasized that Russia will withdraw “the majority of its forces” deployed in Syria.

According to Mr. Rodier, this unexpected move is first and foremost a political move. Russia has sent a clear signal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that the ongoing crisis needs to be resolved at the negotiating table.

Both Moscow and Washington want a peaceful transition of power, but neither side wants extremists in power.

At the same time, the French expert said that Russia cannot leave Damascus without military support. If it withdraws all its forces, it will be no different from a political failure, destroying all the achievements of the war.

“In fact, Vladimir Putin is not ready to leave Syria without a Russian military presence,” Rodier told Atlantico. “There are rumors that Russia will send its only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, to Syria this summer. Putin could replace the aircraft with an aircraft carrier.”

The analyst also praised the role of the Russian military in the Syrian crisis, saying that “Vladimir Putin acted perfectly.” He added: “It was indeed Russia’s involvement that saved the situation. With the support of Russian airstrikes, the Syrian army successfully launched an offensive against terrorists across the country.”

Phu Binh

(According to Sputnik)