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Former CNN Moscow bureau chief Jill Dougherty believes Russian President Vladimir Putin’s portrayal of Russia’s withdrawal from Syria as a triumph may foreshadow his strategy for framing any potential ceasefire with Ukraine.
Dougherty suggests that Putin could use the Syrian withdrawal narrative as a model for spin-doctoring any end to the Ukraine conflict. She believes he may attempt to present it as a strategic victory for Russia, despite any compromises or concessions made.