27,192 views
After the fall of ruler Assad in Syria, it is unclear how the new situation will affect Russia's strategy on the ground. Putin had supported the Assad regime militarily until recently. What does the fall of Assad in Syria mean for the war in Ukraine? Will Russia now take even stronger action in Ukraine? What is the situation like on the front lines? If the West realises that Russia can also lose, something could change psychologically and politically for Ukraine, says military expert Gustav Gressel. ----- Here on ZDFheute Nachrichten you can find out what is happening in the world and what concerns us all: We provide insight into the world of news, explain the background and address social debates. Discuss with us in live streams and form your own opinion with the facts that we present to you. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss anything. You can always stay up to date at http://www.ZDFheute.de/. #putin #assad #ukraine