Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Analysts: Russia Cynical on Syria, Goal is International Prestige

(Version anglaise seulement)

As the United States and Russia struggle to cement a cease-fire in Syria that includes the embattled city of Aleppo, the Syrian military under President Bashar al-Assad indicated it would be a temporary extension. Syrian rebels accuse Russia of using artillery to support the two-week assault. But while Assad clearly wants to conquer Aleppo, the largest city in Syria, Russian analysts say international prestige is the Kremlin’s main goal. “Moscow is much more interested in the peace...

Lire l'article complet