I doubt their government is worse than ISIS.
The Russian gov does not even take of its own vets...most of the Russians fighting in Syria are not state soldiers, but “private” mercenaries that the Kremlin denies even exist. Mercenary combat is technically banned by Russian law.
But...maybe that’s changing.
Military veterans to Kremlin: Come clean about mission in Syria
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-russia-contracto/military-veterans-to-kremlin-come-clean-about-syria-mission-idUSKBN1JV2QL
Since 70% of Syrians stayed or relocated to Syrian government controlled areas, the non-Jihadist elements that fled abroad to avoid being caught in cross-fire are now being asked to come home. Many have and many will.
“Who is going to protect them from their Government ? Russians ?”
If they took up arms against their government, I guess they’re out of luck.
If they’re going back, it is to reintegrate with their government and live in their former villagrs now that radical islamists have been cleaned out
Is that you John McCain?
Round ‘em up!
Head ‘em out!
If they refuse to go back because they fear the duly UN recognized government then they must be ISIS supporters so jail them.