Russian Military Uses Syria as Proving Ground, and West Takes Notice - New York Times
New York Times | Russian Military Uses Syria as Proving Ground, and West Takes Notice New York Times WASHINGTON — Two weeks of air and missile strikes in Syria have given Western intelligence and military officials a deeper appreciation of the transformation that Russia's military has undergone under President Vladimir V. Putin, showcasing its ... Obama Has No Course to Stay on Syria, Russia and the Islamic State Group ISIS Battles Syrian Rebels as Assad's Army Prepares for Battle of Aleppo Iran and Russia Ready to Pound Aleppo |