As Moscow appears to be expanding its military presence in Syria, many around the world have been busy debating Russia’s agenda in that country, asking if the Kremlin’s support for President Bashar al-Assad is compatible with the West’s campaign against ISIS, which includes efforts to remove Assad from power. 
Kadiri Moscow inavyojaribu kuimarisha ushiriki wake kwenye vita vya nchini Syria, jamii kubwa ya kimataifa imekuwa ikifuatilia na kujadili kwa ukaribu kuhusiana na azma ya Urusi nchini Syria, wakihoji ikiwa msaada wa Kremlin kwa Rais Bashar al-Assad ni msaada muafaka kwa kampeni ya Magharibi ya kulitokomeza kundi la ISIS, ambayo pia inahusisha na harakati za kumuondoa madarakani Assad.