Assad Tells Putin He Wants MORE Russian Troops & Bases in Syria; Israel THREAT? | Watchman Newscast

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down a greater potential role for Russia in Syria. Bashar al-Assad met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday and requested more Russian troops and bases in Syria plus a permanent Russian presence in the country. How concerned should Israel be about the growing alliance between Russia and Syria at its doorstep, plus joint naval drills this week between Russia, Iran and China in the Gulf of Oman? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices