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Originally Posted by Oberon
Yeah, it was the Ukraine that prompted the sanctions in the first place, so I can't see them being dropped just yet.  |
Then it may be the case that Putin believes he has adequately demonstrated to the world what power he can unleash at short notice and is withdrawing some of said power on the understanding it can be unleashed again should anyone threaten Assad in the future.
I find it hard to believe that all parties concerned will ever reach a uified consensus of agreement in the region.