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The Kremlin's mission in Syria, touted as a success, has taken a severe blow. As reports suggest Russia may lose a key strategic ally, one has to wonder how this outcome will affect Russia's broader regional influence. The war that was expected to consolidate its standing instead appears to be spiraling into a costly failure. State media presents a contrasting narrative—one that reflects a refusal to acknowledge defeat. Russian news outlets emphasize a delinking of events, portraying military involvements in Syria and Ukraine as completely separate conflicts despite their undeniable interconnections.