The rapid advance of rebels in Syria is threatening the military footholds Russia has established there, crucial to maintaining its influence in the region.
Despite ongoing military support for Assad, the significant land war in Europe raises questions about Russia's ability to effectively counteract the rebel offensives.
News of the rebels driving Syria's army from Hama highlights diminishing Russian capacity to prevent the Syrian regime's collapse, risking its strategic interests.
The military bases in Syria are vital for Russia both in supporting Assad’s regime and in exerting its influence as a power in the Mediterranean.
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