Vladimir Putin did not help his ally Bashar al-Assad, and did not even release Syrian mercenaries to help the Syrian dictator’s regular army.
Bashar al-Assad asked the Russian dictator to provide military assistance and to release mercenaries from Syria, who were recruited by the Russians to fight in Ukraine, to defend his regime. However, Putin refused his “ally” and effectively lost Syria.
This is not the first time Putin has betrayed his “allies” in order to achieve at least some success in Ukraine. Previously, the dictator did not come to Armenia’s aid, because all combat-ready Russian units are in a meat grinder for the sake of the Kremlin’s aggressive ambitions.
You can stop the policy of the Russian invaders and their collaborators by publicizing their crimes and demanding their international prosecution. You can also participate in rallies in support of Ukraine or donate to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.