Left out of the discussion is the fact there are no “moderate” and “non-terrorist opposition forces” fighting in Syria. This fact has been repeatedly documented by the media, including The New York Times.
After Russia entered the fray in defense of the Syrian government, this fact was swept aside.
The United States claims Russia is targeting “moderates” and not the Islamic State. In fact, Russia has targeted groups aligned with the Islamic State, such as al-Nusra, and others fighting to overthrow the government.