The lack of proper accountability for crimes committed in Syria has led to a sense of impunity in the Kremlin, which is largely a reason behind their current aggressiveness.
The Russian Federation is sending its units, currently stationed in Syria, to Ukraine due to the failure of covert mobilization measures across Russia.
Ukraine severs diplomatic relations with the Syrian Arab Republic and initiates the procedure of imposing a trade embargo after Syria recognized the "independence" of the "LPR" and "DPR".