To be honest. We dont really KNOW, if the Syrian president is actually evil. Sure he is a cunt, but who isnt. I mean the media does try its best to discredit him, but there really is no evidence. And the fact that he is taking Russias assitance proves little. The dude is losing his country to terrorists and Russians(seemingly atleast), offered some solution. I wouldnt be suprised if he even manipulated Russia to make a move, which is actually kinda smart. "If you dont assist another pro-nato country will rise in your borders" would have probably been the point. Playing the ruskies fears.