Putin denies Russia was defeated in Syria

President plays down Moscow’s military support for Assad regime and claims Kremlin ‘achieved our goals’

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Putin Glosses Over Russian Setbacks, Including Syria

The Russian president, in a marathon annual news conference, said that he had not yet met with Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian leader who fled to Moscow, but that he planned to.
The New York Times - 48m
Putin on Russia's economy, Trump and Syria's Assad

Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual press conference where he discussed the state of the economy and the war against Ukraine. Putin also said he has not yet met Syria's ousted leader ...
CBS News - 3h
Putin wants to maintain military bases in Syria

Yahoo News - 6h
Putin Stays Silent on Syria in Meeting With Russia’s Military

In an hourlong televised meeting with his top military brass, Vladimir Putin left Syria unmentioned and made it clear that winning in Ukraine was his top priority.
The New York Times - 2d
Humbled in Syria, Putin Seeks Vindication in Ukraine

An ally’s downfall has prompted calls in Russia for a definitive victory closer to home.
The New York Times - 6d
Putin Just Suffered a Huge Defeat

This time, when Bashar al-Assad started to fall, Russia was not there to catch him.
The New York Times - Dec. 10
Syria's Assad is in Russia, Putin's deputy foreign minister confirms to NBC News

Russia is providing sanctuary to Bashar al-Assad, after the swift collapse of the Syrian leader's regime, Russia’s deputy foreign minister told NBC News.
NBC News - Dec. 10
Martin Rowson on a setback for Putin in Syria – cartoon

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The Guardian - Dec. 6
Putin makes it official: Russia is all in on defense spending

Yahoo News - Dec. 3