BBC commented that Russia expects only one of two outcomes to take place in the Syrian civil war: either Assad stays in power, ensuring their stronghold influence in the middle east region, or, radical Islamists take over, creating a terror threat for Russia.
Russia expects only one of two outcomes to take place in the Syrian civil war: either Assad stays in power or, radical Islamists take over, creating a terror threat for Russia. This was what BBC commented. Power is ensuring their stronghold influence in the middle east region.