Perhaps Mr Putin's speech at the UN in New York next week will give us an idea of his broader plan - and indeed how far the US and others might have acquiesced to it. The Russian build-up in Syria continues to build momentum, with seaborne supply lines also being initiated from the Black Sea via the Bosphorus down to Tartous. In addition, Russia has been building up its naval presence on Syria’s Mediterranean coast, and is now operating a new base at Tartus. With US elections due in November, little is expected to change in the short term. Mr Putin is scheduled to make a speech at the UN in New York next week and it is hoped that he will give some colour as to his intentions.
The Russian build-up in Syria continues to build momentum, with seaborne supply lines also being initiated from the Black Sea via the Bosphorus down to Tartous. In addition, Russia has been building up its naval presence on Syria’s Mediterranean coast, and is now operating a new base at Tartus. With US elections due in November, little is expected to change in the short term. Mr Putin is scheduled to make a speech at the UN in New York next week and it is hoped that he will give some colour as to his intentions.