Death of Russian airman emphasizes issues Putin encounters in Syria – CBC.ca Posted by | Feb 9, 2018 | About Russia | 0 | CBC.ca Death of Russian airman underscores problems Putin faces in Syria CBC.ca His sacrifice earned him posthumous recognition as a “Hero of Russia, ” but it also thrust the Syria conflict back to the top of the country's news agenda, where it had faded from position. In illuminating of Filipov's horrific demise, the “victorious” homecoming …
