What effect does the war in Ukraine have on the Syrian perspective?
Each of the actors in Syria is watching the developments in Ukraine; A war that will have tangible results in Syria by strengthening or weakening the position of the United States or Russia.
Experts say that Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, with any outcome, could not only change the scene of international relations at the macro level, but also affect the domestic equations of some countries. Various actors have dealt with the Ukrainian war.
Al-Darzi wrote: “The war in Ukraine showed the depth of the rift in Syria, which, depending on the nature of the internal multipolarity, we see conflicting reactions. Given the differences in the three areas under the control of Damascus and its allies Russia and Iran, the Kurds and their allies, from the Arab, Syrian, Chaldean, etc., and most importantly all American forces that entered and took control of the areas without anyone’s permission. The Turkish-occupied region, along with Syrian and foreign armed groups, is all waiting for the outcome of the Ukraine war. “The war and the far-reaching effects it can have on various plans and programs in Syria.”
Ukraine War A life and death battle for Russia
According to Ahmad al-Darzi, Moscow saw the Ukraine war as a battle of life and death and did not start it until it had used all its means to be recognized as a superpower in the modern Western international system. The author believes that this effort of Russia is not the product of the last few decades, but this country has been pursuing this goal since the late seventeenth century and the advent of Peter the Great.
Al-Mayadin added: “Despite all the efforts made by Russia in various ways, the Western countries, each of which was in power during the world leadership, confronted its superpower and then all of them cooperated in destroying Russia, a country that It distinguishes itself from other Western countries on the one hand by its Slavic fabric and on the other by its acceptance of the Orthodox Church against Catholicism and Protestantism. “In addition, Russia has a large army and military capability, which has so far shown its ability to destroy the invading armies.”
According to the memo, Russia is now launching its first offensive war in modern history as NATO approaches Russia’s western borders. Over the past eight years, Moscow has sought to relieve itself of its geographical stalemate by moving to Syria, Libya, the Caucasus, and Central Africa, and to maneuver against the enemies that surround it on all sides. Russia has also traveled to China and signed a strategic agreement with the country to find a safe alternative to its oil and gas economy.