Russia's military buildup in Syria appears to have forced U.S. President Barack Obama to two unpalatable conclusions: He cannot ignore Moscow, and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad may survive for some time.
Reuters: Obama ends up dealing with Russia and living with Assad, for now
US President Barack Obama(C) toasts with Russian President Vladimir Putin(L) during a luncheon hosted by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sept. 28, 2015 at the UN in New York.
