Russia Strengthens Its Military Presence in Syria as Trump Cancels Meeting with Putin
Russia continues to bolster its military presence in Syria, amid local protests in some areas demanding the withdrawal of Russian forces. Moscow affirmed that its presence is necessary to maintain stability in the country, while expressing concern over escalating clashes with the local population.
At the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of his scheduled meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of an international summit, a move political analysts considered a sign of the diminishing direct American role in certain regional issues.
These developments come at a time when the Syrian scene is witnessing an increase in military and political tensions, amid fears of potential repercussions on regional stability, without any official statements from either side regarding a timeline for coordinating actions or next steps.
