Assad/Syria I sure want what ever Russia wants since Russia is the only thing standing between Assad/Syria and a fate maybe worse than death in the eyes of Assad/Christians/Jews/Seculars living in Syria - which btw seems to have been brought about by the west and Saudis, and others.
Others meaning those with an interest of using such a crisis to their advantage (i.e. Russia, China, ...).
True, but I mean when this was just getting ready to kick off.
Assad is in deep trouble these days and will go with whoever will help him.
But before this all heated up, why wouldn’t Assad want a pipeline through his country?