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Russia and Bashar al-Assad are linked through Russia's military and diplomatic involvement in the Syrian Civil War, including their 2015 intervention to support his government [1] and their participation in the Astana process [2]. Furthermore, their relationship is defined by geopolitical shifts, such as Russia's efforts to influence his regime's stability {fact:3, fact:4} and alleged covert backchannel attempts to oust him {fact:1, fact:2}.

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How the war in Ukraine changed Russia's global standing | Brookings brookings.edu Brookings Institution 2 facts
claimThe fall of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was partially attributed to Russia's diminished role in Syria, which significantly impacted Russia's regional influence.
accountRussia re-entered the Middle East in 2015 by initiating a bombing campaign in Syria to support the government of Bashar al-Assad.
Series of Reports Ignored by Media Show Jeffrey Epstein's ... commondreams.org Common Dreams 1 fact
claimJeffrey Epstein helped Israel establish a covert backchannel with the Russian government during the Syrian Civil War to persuade the Kremlin to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org Amr Hamzawy · Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1 fact
accountTürkiye participated in the Astana negotiation process alongside Russia and Iran to pursue political solutions for stabilizing the government of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
Emails Reveal Epstein's Ties to Mossad—But Corporate ... - FAIR.org fair.org FAIR 1 fact
claimJeffrey Epstein created an Israel/Russia backchannel in an attempt to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org Cambridge University Press 1 fact
claimThe potential collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria and shifts in the Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape have tilted the balance of power to the detriment of Iran and Russia, while strengthening Turkey's position.