Russian Public Support For Putin's Syrian Policy Is Low

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RT: 39% of Russians approve Putin policies on Syria

Currently 39 percent of Russians approve of Moscow’s support of Syrian government, with the share of those who disapprove being at just 11 percent, the latest opinion poll has shown.

The research was made by independent agency Levada-Center in the third week of September and analysts released the results on Tuesday.

Thirty percent of those who took part in the poll said they think by supporting Syrian President Bashar Assad Russia wants to protect its own interests in the Middle East. Twenty-eight percent of responders hold that Moscow’s ultimate objective was to fortify its leading position among world nations. About 22 percent said that support for the Syrian government was launched in order to counter the Islamic State terrorist group and the spreading of radical Islamism in general.

WNU Editor: Talking to my friends and family in Russia, checking out Russian social media .... I have found that there is little if any support for Russian involvement in Syria. This 39% result .... if true .... is probably very "soft".

Update: Poll: Russians oppose sending troops to Syria -- UNIAN