Aleppo's Fall Challenges Russia's Influence in Middle East
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The recent capture of Aleppo by Syrian rebels has weakened the Assad regime and posed a significant challenge to Russia's influence in the Middle East. This development indirectly benefits Ukraine by stretching Russian military resources thin, as Moscow is already heavily engaged in the conflict in Ukraine. Russia's military presence in Syria, crucial for its regional power projection, is now under threat, and its ability to support Assad is limited by its commitments elsewhere. The situation complicates Russia's geopolitical strategy, potentially impacting its relations with other regional powers.
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