Russia, Seeking to Salvage Military Bases, Goes Hat in Hand to Syria
23 hours ago · The arrival of the first top Russian diplomat in Damascus since Bashar al-Assad’s fall kicks off negotiations over the fate of Moscow’s bases in Syria. By Paul Sonne and Christina Goldbaum ...
Russian government delegation makes first official visit to Syria …
5 days ago · DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A delegation of Russian officials arrived in Damascus on Tuesday for the first such visit to Syria since the fall of former President Bashar Assad.. Assad, an ally of Moscow, took refuge in Russia after his ouster in December in a lightning rebel offensive. The delegation included Russian deputy foreign minister Mikhail Bogdanov and the Russian president’s special ...
Russia tight-lipped on Syrian demand of al-Assad for military bases
4 days ago · The Russian military bases, located in the province of Latakia on Syria’s Mediterranean coast, have proven vital to Russia’s international ambitions, serving as a launchpad for operations in ...
Russian Envoys Arrive in Syria for First Time Since al-Assad Fell
5 days ago · Russia’s deputy foreign minister and a special envoy arrived in Damascus. Theirs was the first such visit since President Bashar al-Assad fled the country, according to Russian state news.
Russian involvement in the Syrian civil war - Wikipedia
Russia supported the Ba'athist administration of former resident Bashar al-Assad of Syria from the onset of the Syrian conflict in 2011: politically, with military aid, and (from September 2015 to December 2024) with direct military involvement.
Russia withdraws military equipment from Syria's Tartous port
4 days ago · Russia has stepped up its military withdrawal from Syria, removing vehicles and containers from its key Tartous port on the country's Mediterranean coast, analysis by BBC Verify suggests.
Russian military has begun large-scale withdrawal from Syria, US …
Dec 16, 2024 · Russia has begun withdrawing a large amount of military equipment and troops from Syria following the ouster of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, according to two US officials and...
Russian intervention in the Syrian civil war - Wikipedia
During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia is reported to be withdrawing (since May) its troops from Syria as reinforcements to its dwindling forces in Ukraine; according to Moscow Times (16 September 2022), the re-deployment of Russia's last reserves in Syria is under way.
Russian presence in Syria remains. But it's unclear for how long
Dec 16, 2024 · Russian forces have pulled out of some areas of Syria. Russian forces and military vehicles were seen withdrawing from southern Syria on Friday toward their primary base in the city of Latakia.
Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin
Dec 20, 2024 · For decades, Russia has been trying to rebuild its influence in the Middle East. But after the rapid collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, the Kremlin is scrambling to salvage whatever it can.