Political analyst: Russia tested its weapons in Syria (video)
Syria is of no value for Russia, says Director of the Caucasus Institute Alexander Iskandaryan. He adds that during this period Russia has fulfilled its tasks in Syria that is why Russia decided to pull part of its troops out of Syria. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Armen Navasardyan says Russia’s move was not unexpected for him. “It was not a coincidence, there were preconditions for it.Russia has returned to the Middle East, and this is most important for Russia. That country (Russia) was able to transfer military actions onto a diplomatic level,” he said. “The reason for the cessation of active hostilities was that Russia was able to resolve some issues. Russia is currently involved in the Geneva talks as an active mediator though it was unable to get rid of sanctions imposed on the country over the conflict in Ukraine,” said political analyst Stepan Grigoryan. He says before entering Syria Russian President Vladimir Putin understood that their resources were not infinite. Political analyst Aghasy Yenokyan said, in turn that Russia was unable to become a global player among the major powers. “I do not know why Russia decided to withdraw its forces. In six months, Russia spent $0.5 billion. the sum was to be spent on testing weapons and Russia tested its weaponry on the battlefield,” he said. Mr Iskandaryan added that the war will continue and more countries will be involved in it.
