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As this saga unfolds, the implications for regional actors are immense. The ramifications may not only affect the immediate stakeholders in Syria but could also resound globally, influencing how Russia is perceived on the world stage. In the face of declining power, Putin's long-standing alliance with Syria may end up being one of the most consequential losses of his tenure.
As the dynamics continue to evolve, observers around the world will closely monitor these developments, expecting perhaps more unforeseen consequences in the fast-moving chess game that is Middle Eastern geopolitics.