Significance of Syria’s Support for the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Significance of Syria’s Support for the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Author(s): Sara Nowacka
Subject(s): Politics, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Syria; Russia; Ukraine; invasion; support significance;
Summary/Abstract: Syria was one of only five countries that opposed the UN General Assembly (GA) resolution calling for an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Its vote was related to Russia’s support for the Syrian regime, without which itis unable to maintain control over Syrian territory. There also have been reports of recruiting Syrian fighters for a Russian operation in Ukraine. Thus, the Western pressure on Arab states not to return to full relations with the Syrian regime should become part of the efforts to isolate Russia.

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