Russia announced on Friday that Syrian nationals could volunteer to fight Ukrainian forces, in response to the West’s alleged delivery of “mercenaries” supporting Kiev troops.
Remember that Russia has provided considerable military support to the Syrian regime since the fall of 2015, supporting its forces against both those of the opposition and those of the jihadists, de facto saving the power of Bashar al-Assad, who now controls the country. of Syria.
What does this appeal made by Vladimir Putin himself in a speech mean? What does this message convey about the situation?
Here is the analysis shared in the RTL INFO 7 p.m. this Friday by Joseph Henrotin, researcher at the Institute of Comparative Strategy:
“The Russian army today has a big problem. 100% of the forces that had been planned for the invasion of Ukraine have actually been committed. But these 100% represent half of the Russian army. However, 100% of the Russian army is 30% dependent on conscripts. However, it turns out that these conscripts cannot be engaged in operations. There are tricks and tricks that the Russians use to use them as volunteers, but the Russians will very clearly have a problem of soldiers, a problem of lack of personnel. To see if it is possible to integrate into pre-constituted units people who probably do not speak Russian, and who will therefore take some time before they can be engaged in operation. See also how they will be used. Is it for the occupation of small and medium towns, or is it for combat operations? Currently, the Russian army has a volume problem in relation to the objective assigned to it. Very clearly, there is a need for personnel“.