Abstract
Given the foreign policy of Vladimir Putin supporting revival of a strong Russia, this study examines how Russia's intention to expand its influence in the Middle East was reflected in its policy on the Syrian Civil War. Russia’s intervention in the Syrian Civil War went beyond defeating ISIS, and instead was intended to provide a bridgehead for entry into the Middle East by defending the geopolitically important Assad regime. In addition, Russia attempted to secure its political position as a mediator of conflicts by leading various diplomatic initiatives. Above all, Putin sought to establish cooperative relationships with major regional political actors such as Iran and Turkiye, which could contribute to Russia’s expansion of influence in the Middle East.
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