What Are Russian Troops Doing In Syria?
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Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be sending troops and hardware to Syria. But will it be enough to save embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad? Brian Whitmore, host of RFE/RL's Power Vertical Podcast, and Mardo Soghom, RFE/RL’s regional director for Southwest Asia and the Middle East, discuss Russia’s buildup in Syria.