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One of Putin's 'Most Powerful' Allies Surrendered. Coup is possible in Russia - The Russian Dude
The regime of Bashar al Assad fell completely in under 1 week. So far, this is yet another one of Putin's 'most powerful' allies that surrendered. This collapse was without a resistance. All because of alleged illusion of strength versus harsh reality. There was also a failure of foreign intervention. Putin thought he will be able to protect his friends, but he couldn't. Even though the regime of Bashar al Assad fell, the aftermath and uncertain future of Syria still persists.
0:00 What's up!
1:43 Collapse without resistance
3:24 Illusion of strength vs reality
6:27 Failure of foreign intervention
8:43 Aftermath and uncertain future