Syria, Russia and Assad

Russia Set to Keep Reduced Military Presence in Post-Assad Syria
Russia will likely keep a reduced military presence in Syria, achieving a key objective for President Vladimir Putin after the downfall of the Assad regime he backed, according to people familiar with the matter.
First Direct Contact Between al-Sharaa and Putin: Syria’s New Leadership and Russia Navigate Tense Post-Assad Relations
Although this was the first direct conversation between Putin and al-Sharaa, the interim Syrian leader had previously engaged with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov and special presidential envoy Alexander Lavrentyev during a high-profile visit to Damascus in January.
Russia could be allowed to keep its military bases, Syria says
Syria says it's open to allowing Russia to keep hold of two key military bases, months after rebel groups ousted Kremlin ally Bashar Assad.
Russia tries to keep troops in Syria: ISW names reason
The Russian authorities plan to maintain a limited military presence in Syria. The Kremlin aims to counter the resurgence of influence by Islamic State militants in the country. However, the feasibility of this plan remains uncertain,
Al-Sharaa and Putin Hold First Talks as Syria and Russia Reassess Ties
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa held his first direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week in a call initiated by Moscow, signaling a shift in Syria-Russia relations following the ouster of Bashar Assad.
Russia close to deal with Syria for post-Assad military presence, Bloomberg reports
Russia is reportedly nearing a deal with Syria to maintain a limited military presence in the country after the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad's regime, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 17, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Putin disaster as key Russian airbase in Syria comes under attack in humiliating blow
Putin is desperate to maintain control over the military base in Latakia, a key logistics point for its Africa operations.
As the Russian military loses its grip in Syria, the US considers pulling its troops
The US-partnered Syrian Democratic Forces occupy the large triangle of northeastern Syria, an area that has oilfields and ...
Mystery Drones Swarm Russia's Middle East Air Base
Unidentified drones have been spotted above the Khmeimim air base; a military blogger has theorized the Syrian government is behind it.
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A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria’s coast, officials say. Here’s audio of its broadcasts
The AP has obtained audio of what military officials say is a broadcast from the Kildin, a Russian spy ship that drifted ...
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In first since regime fall, Syria’s Asma al-Assad breaks silence: What to know
In a series of posts on an X account attributed to her, Syria’s former first lady Asma al-Assad wished the Syrian people ...
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Russia flies cash to Syria as West hesitates to lift sanctions
Delivery of printed local currency from Russia and call between Putin and Sharaa suggest warming ties between former foes ...
Syria receives local currency printed in Russia before Assad's fall
Syria's central bank said a batch of Syrian currency had arrived at Damascus airport from Russia, where banknotes were ...
Ukraine Far From First Country Israel Supplied Captured Russian Arms
Israel has already had a long history of passing on Russian weapons it captured off the numerous battlefields of the Middle ...