Israel Weighs Impact of Russian Intervention in Syria

(Jerusalem Post) Yaakov Lappin - Throughout September, Russian military forces have been entering Syria to set up air strike capabilities aimed at protecting the Assad regime. "I can't see the Russian presence as changing the balance of power. It will apparently prolong the fighting. ISIS will never negotiate," a senior Israeli defense source said. "The Russian interest is to save the regime, and its goal is to take part in combat against ISIS."


2015-09-22 00:00:00

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