Russia leaves Syria as deeply divided, politically and territorially, as it found the country when it intervened in September. Russia’s military gains on Mr Assad’s behalf leave the Syrian strongman in a better position, but the opposition remains as adamant as before that there is no political solution with Mr Assad in power. The resulting political deadlock will most likely result in a resumption of violence — perhaps sooner now that Mr Assad’s military backing is being withdrawn.
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