This is a huge loss for Russia too. Any smaller country considering joining (or staying in) Russia’s sphere of influence for security just saw one of their peers get exiled from their country by its populous.
I believe Syria also has Russia’s only friendly port in the Mediterranean. If that base falls to rebels that would be a huge blow to Russia’s ability to project power over the region.
This is a huge loss for Russia too. Any smaller country considering joining (or staying in) Russia’s sphere of influence for security just saw one of their peers get exiled from their country by its populous.
I believe Syria also has Russia’s only friendly port in the Mediterranean. If that base falls to rebels that would be a huge blow to Russia’s ability to project power over the region.
Ha ha and their only warm water port, except that in Kaliningrad, which, thanks to putin, is now incercled by the NATO alliance lol.
Kaliningrad was encircled anyway. Unless you mean Lake NATO.