Posted in News EDWARD LUCAS: Putin’s imperial overstretch in Ukraine means he’s now too weak to protect a vital ally like Assad. But cornered, he may prove more dangerous December 10, 2024 The implosion of the Assad regime will weaken Putin’s hand in any negotiations to end the war. Now he is on the back foot, while Volodymyr Zelensky is basking in the spotlight. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14175769/EDWARD-LUCAS-Putins-imperial-overstretch-Ukraine-means-hes-weak-protect-vital-ally-like-Assad-cornered-prove-dangerous.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490