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originally posted by: Soloprotocol
Still waiting on proof these pics were even taken in Syria. Nice pics of Bashar and Putin mind you.
originally posted by: intrptr
Russia and Syria are allies.
At least the Russians are supporting the legitimate government.
originally posted by: PutinTheGreat
Hopefully the ISIS will be destroyed and Syrian lands will once again be safe for Christians and minorities. If the west won't or can't defeat the ISIS it's time to try something different. The mass Islamic invasion of Europe no doubt pushed Putin into action. This instability and violence cannot continue, enough is enough. The ISIS cannot be allowed to expand into Europe.
originally posted by: tony9802
Written in the article is the following statement:
"The images do not prove Russians are directly involved in fighting but suggest Putin's troops are on the ground in a number of locations in Syria."
Somebody wants the Saudis and their Arab neighbors to believe that Russia is intensifying its presence in Syria. That possibly explains a hysterical propaganda overload this weekend.
They seek them here, they seek them there. According to certain elements of the US media, Russian soldiers are everywhere. At this stage, the moon is probably the only place you are safe. Then again, maybe they are readying copy which 'proves' that the Russians are hiding on the dark side. Or perhaps even they believe that such an accusation would be a bridge too far.
Russian military personnel have always been in Syria. Moscow has a base there. Furthermore, Vladimir Putin has hardly hidden the fact that his government has fulfilled defense contracts with Damascus. That would require trainers on the ground.
So why did Russia’s involvement in Syria suddenly become such massive news? Is it because relations between the Kremlin and Saudi Arabia are rapidly improving? Or maybe it's down to Washington's fears that Moscow may decide to take out ISIS, unilaterally, or with European approval, freezing America out?
originally posted by: tony9802
EXCLUSIVE: First picture 'proof' that Russia has troops on the ground all over Syria helping dictator Bashar Al-Assad - and they've been there since APRIL
Wait, why is Assad the bad guy, again?
Wait, why is Assad the bad guy, again?
In his foreign policy, Assad is an outspoken critic of the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.[56] Until he became president, Assad was not greatly involved in politics; his only public role was head of the Syrian Computer Society, which introduced the Internet to Syria in 2001. Al-Assad was confirmed as president by an unopposed referendum in 2000. He was expected to take a more liberal approach than his father.