Russian Operation in Syria ‘Changes the Rules of the Game’

SputnikNews.com
26.10.2015

While previously Western countries refused any dialogue with Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, now they have to take into account Russia’s approach, Swedish defense analyst Stefan Ring wrote in his article.

He underscored that having launched the anti-ISIL military campaign in Syria Russia re-emerged as a major player in the international community. He added that the operation created the first possibility to hold talks on the Syrian settlement.

Russia has changed the game plan and, during potential talks, may demand that Assad stay in power, Ring wrote in his article for Svenska Dagbladet. Such a situation goes against the plans of the US and Europe, which have been demanding Assad’s resignation.

>”Russia’s policy [in Syria] means Moscow entered the international arena in a manner no one has seen for several years,” the analyst wrote.

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