Putin Declares War Against ISIS, Tells The West To Stop Dithering And Fight Recent reports indicate that Vladimir Putin has increased Russias military presence in Syria. He is also requesting that the west back leader Bashar al-Assad, so that we can finally take ISIS down. Putins orders include bringing nearly 30 fighter aircrafts and thousands of soldiers to the Middle East in support of the Assad regime. His actions means that Russia stands in direct opposition to a US-led coalition and their military action against the Syrian government. According to Putin, standing behind Assad is the quickest way to defeat terrorism. He claims that action against the government would create a reality in which all the state institutions are disintegrated. There is no other solution to the Syrian crisis than strengthening the effective government structures and rendering them help in fighting terrorism, he concluded. What do you think of Putins plan? 