Ukraine\u2019s engagement with the new Syrian administration could become a factor in weakening Russia\u2019s influence in the Middle East and Africa. The visit of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha to Syria was very important, as was the food assistance provided to the country, said Andrii Kovalenko, Head of the CCD and an officer of the Defence Forces.<\/p>\n
He explained that Russia has been interested in maintaining Assad\u2019s regime in Syria for several reasons:<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f The Khmeimim and Tartus military bases, which support the logistics of Russian military operations both in the Middle East and Africa;
\n\u25ab\ufe0f Russian drug trafficking routes through Syria;
\n\u25ab\ufe0f The blocking of Qatar\u2019s gas project, which, if implemented, could make Qatari gas a viable alternative to Russian gas for Europe.<\/p>\n
\u00abAny reduction in gas markets means a loss of hard currency for the Russian economy, which it uses to finance the war. In the long run, this will weaken Russia and prevent it from funding an intensive war\u00bb, Andrii Kovalenko said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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