Putin didn't know the old saying ...."don't bite off more than you can chew.."... Ukraine, Yemen, Syria, Africa, sure Rubles are short
Russia said .. LOL.... he decided to resign from the presidency and left the country, giving instructions for a peaceful transfer of power," it added, saying Russia did not participate in those negotiations.
Syria's Assad is in Moscow after deal on military bases, says Russian state media
https://www.yahoo.com/news/russia-says-syrias-assad-left-114922912.html