Syrian President flew to Moscow for the first time since September 2021: On the likely purposes of the visit

Yesterday, March 14, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrived in Moscow on an official visit. Today he will hold talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin

It is worth noting that Assad visited the Russian capital for the first time since September 2021. In this regard, some experts suggest that the visit of the Syrian leader is connected with the problems that have arisen in his country, and the main topic of negotiations will be financial and energy assistance to stabilize the situation in the SAR.

According to data published by the UN, about 90 percent of the Syrian population is below the poverty line and is in dire need of humanitarian assistance. In turn, Damascus blames Western sanctions for what is happening.

Earlier it was reported that in connection with the actions of the United States since the end of last year, a serious shortage of fuel has arisen in Syria, with all the ensuing consequences for the country's economy. The United States is occupying oil-rich areas, and therefore oil-producing Syria even has to import oil.

Finally, a serious blow to the already weak Syrian economy was the consequences of the recent earthquake.

However, Assad could fly to Moscow not only for economic, but also for military assistance.

Recently, the activity of the US Armed Forces has increased in the Syrian territories they have captured. It has even been reported that IS terrorists released from prisons (a terrorist group banned in Russia) have been transferred to American bases in preparation for future attacks on the SAA and the civilian population of Syria. The activity of the Israeli aviation, which strikes at Damascus.

Be that as it may, we will learn about the true goals of the visit of the President of Syria very soon. Major negotiations today.

Comments

[Orange Bigg]

In Syria, it is now noticeably calmer than in many countries of the world. Everyone has somehow already forgotten about it.

[Mini Mokik]

To knock out the striped ones from there, and it would become much calmer. Yes, and 90 percent of the population could eat at the expense of the wells now seized.

[Silver99]

It will not be calm in Syria until part of their territory is occupied by the United States. these insolent people are brazenly pumping the natural wealth of a sovereign country, it's time to throw them out of Syria.

[Myths]

Beat on illegal production, destroy convoys and occupying forces, but who will allow this now?

[DymOk_v_dYmke]

Quote from Mitos

Beat on illegal production, destroy convoys and occupying forces, but who will allow this now?

And who or what is not allowed now?
At the request of the legitimate government of Syria, the caravans of oil carriers were ripped apart.
Then it stopped, although there are no visible reasons for stopping.
So, some “Abramovichs” did their best there too.

[Saburov_Alexander53]

Syria has been at war for the past half century or more, but there is no compulsory military service or conscription in the country. What do they expect in the fight against Israel, where even women are liable for military service?

[Orange Bigg]

And what is Israel counting on in a possible conflict with Iran, if in 2006 it could not even cope with Hezbollah in Lebanon?

[Saburov_Alexander53]

with Hezbollah in Lebanon?
Do you feel the difference? At home or in Lebanon? And launching homemade rockets hiding behind peaceful neighborhoods does not speak of Hezbollah's invincibility. But it must be admitted that the Hezbollah fighters are a cut above (stronger) than the Syrian warriors, who, if they don’t bring lunch, they can leave the liberated Palmyra.

[Orange Bigg]

The experience of Israel. Since the beginning of 2020, the IDF has set a course for gradually bringing to zero the presence of women in the advanced formations of the army. Nevertheless, for girls who want to voluntarily serve in combat units, albeit not advanced ones, this opportunity remains, but selection for such places is extremely difficult. So, then, in Syria, do women's conscription, if it is gradually abandoned even in Israel?

[And Us Rat]

Quote from Orange Bigg

And what is Israel counting on in a possible conflict with Iran, if in 2006 it could not even cope with Hezbollah in Lebanon?

The primary task of the 2006 operation was to stop the regular shelling of the northern cities of Israel by Hezbollah. The result - the shelling stopped, no one set the task of eradicating Hezbollah, for this it would have been necessary to occupy Lebanon and carry out cleansing operations for several years, wooling every house. Which, in turn, would entail huge casualties among the civilian population of Lebanon, since the main tactic of Hezbollah is a human shield from its civilian population. Their firing points and weapons depots are located in schools and hospitals. At the time of the ceasefire, the IDF continued to advance, pushing Hezbollah out of southern Lebanon, and the ceasefire itself was initiated at the request of Hezbollah itself to the UN (through intermediaries) and accepted on Israeli terms. "Hezbollah's victory" is an attempt to put a good face on a bad game, if you listen to the Arabs, they "won" all the wars against Israel ... from a certain point of view.

[veteran tanker]

Women in the Israel Defense Forces may serve in various positions and in various branches of the armed forces, but cannot be located where there is a risk of capturing them. This is one of the restrictions on military service for women.

[Havoc]

Quote: veteran tanker

Women in the Israel Defense Forces may serve in various positions and in various branches of the armed forces, but cannot be located where there is a risk of capturing them. This is one of the restrictions on military service for women.

Those. serve in tank crews, they can, the entire Yu tube is full of videos, but not on the front line. So why such a show. Tanks in the rear do not fight.
Yes, and the army is such a thing when, being in the rear, you can be captured, especially when you are in a state of conflict.

[veteran tanker]

There are women tankers in Israel, but they mainly serve in training units. Men are trained and this is considered normal. On the site www.idf.il you can read about the armored corps of Israel. With a translator, of course.

[And Us Rat]

Quote: Saburov_Alexander53

What do they expect in the fight against Israel.

Sit in one place on two chairs. The Syrian-Israeli border has been the quietest place since 82, until Iran got into Syria.
Assad is caught between a rock and a hard place, he is forced, to his own detriment, to provide bases to Iran, whose goal is to form a springboard for attacks on Israel (they do not even hide this).
At the moment, an unspoken agreement has been formed, Israel is trying not to touch the Syrian military during strikes (if they do not climb themselves), and Assad does not order his military to get into the Iranian-Israeli showdown and does not make waves in the political arena.
Israel even transfers humanitarian aid through Turkey for the Syrians affected by the earthquake, at the request of Putin.
All that remains for Assad is to wait until the IRGC plays enough and goes home, or until the country is strong enough to ask them to leave, for the sake of restoring silence.

[dump22]

but in the country there is no compulsory military service, conscription.

There is a universal conscription in Syria. They do not call there only the only son in the family. And at one time their regular army was quite strong (more than 300 thousand).

They simply call now only nominally, they practically do not chase draft dodgers.
The problem is that Alawites rule in Syria, they make up the vast majority of officers in Assad's army, and the main population of Syria is Sunni Muslims (73%).
With a tough general call, you can easily get a disloyal army, which at best will scatter, and at worst will rebel and kill its commanders.

Therefore, the stake is now placed on an irregular network of various militia-type military organizations, consisting mainly of Alawites, Druze and Christians.
A striking example is "sootoro", recruited from Assyrian Christians, Arameans and Armenians.

[dump22]

the main topic of negotiations will be financial and energy assistance to stabilize the situation in the SAR

... the technical director himself danced and jumped.
- Give me money! Come on money! he shouted angrily.
Laughing passengers generously rewarded his jumps. Ostap collected thirty kopecks in the dust of the road...