Bush's “Mission Accomplished” moment is worth remembering now that Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia's intervention in the Syrian civil war is over – and that he would soon withdraw Russian forces there. Granted, he said nearly the same thing in March 2016. But let's assume this time he means it. It's a good excuse to take stock of what Russia has – and hasn't – achieved, and whether Putin can actually deliver on his promise.
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