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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Urges Syria’s New Leadership to Expel Russia

Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa said in an interview on Sunday that Moscow and Damascus still share “deep strategic interests.”

opinion Dimitar Bechev

What Does Regime Change in Syria Mean for Russian-Turkish Relations?

With the fall of Syria’s Moscow-supported regime, a large chunk of Russia’s leverage over Turkey is gone.

Syria’s Islamists Say Under Orders to Stay Away From Russian Forces

The Kremlin previously admitted that the fate of its remaining bases in Syria was unclear.

Assad Denies ‘Planned’ Exit from Syria, Claims Moscow ‘Requested’ Evacuation

The statement comes as five former officials previously told AFP that Assad was out of the country hours before rebel forces seized Damascus.

Chechnya’s Kadyrov Urges Russia to Remove Syrian Rebel Group From Terrorist List

The statement comes as the Kremlin admits the future of its military bases in the country remains uncertain.

Assad Regime Airlifted $250M From Syria to Russia – FT

The cash shipments, consisting of $100 bills and 500 euro notes, were sent between 2018 and 2019 and reportedly weighed nearly two metric tons.

Fate of Russian Military Bases in Syria Undecided, Kremlin Admits

Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reports that Moscow had not made any “final decisions” about its two military outposts in Syria.

Moscow Says ‘Part’ of Its Diplomatic Personnel in Syria Evacuated By Plane

"The Russian Embassy in Damascus continues to function," the press release said.

Russia Packs Up Military Equipment at Syrian Base – Satellite Photos

Experts said Russia appears to be "consolidating" at its bases in Syria but that it's unclear if a complete exit is underway.

Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov Spearheaded Efforts to Help Assad Flee Syria – Reuters

Lavrov reportedly held talks with Turkey and Qatar in Doha over the weekend, leveraging their unofficial connections to rebel groups to facilitate Assad’s...

How Belarus Supported Assad – While Helping the Pentagon Arm His Opponents

Bulgaria acted as an intermediary in the supply of anti-tank missile systems between Belarus and the U.S.

opinion Olga Lautman

From Assad's Backer to His Sanctuary, Russia Has Been Humiliated

Despite failing to keep the brutal Syrian dictator in office, Russia still wants to show it is a loyal ally to authoritarian regimes across the globe.

Exclusive: Russia, Reeling from Syrian Regime’s Collapse, Bets on Chaos to Preserve Its Foothold

While diplomats said Moscow is unlikely to keep its Syrian bases, the Kremlin sees opportunities in potential conflicts among the Syrian rebels.

Kremlin Decries ‘Destabilizing’ Israeli Strikes in Syria

The comments come as the Israeli military said it had conducted 480 strikes on the neighboring country’s strategic military targets since Sunday.

Russia Not Evacuating Key Air, Naval Bases in Syria – FT

This comes amid reports that Russia has requested Turkey’s support for a safe exit.

Assad Chose to Resign From Syrian Presidency, Kremlin Says

The comments come as Assad is reportedly in Moscow after Vladimir Putin personally granted him asylum in the country.

Russia Lost 550 Soldiers in 2015-2024 Syria Intervention – BBC

Wagner group reportedly accounted for 346 of the verified Russian military deaths in Syria, while at least 116 contract soldiers died between 2015 and...

Russia Takes a Political, Military and Economic Hit as Syria's Assad Falls from Power

As Syria navigates its uncertain future, Assad's downfall carries considerable political, military and economic costs for Russia.

Russia Seeking Turkish Help Evacuating Soldiers From Syria – Reports

The request comes on the heels of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad resigning his post and fleeing the country for Moscow.

Syrian Embassy in Moscow Raises Opposition Flag

The flag-raising comes as former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and his family have fled to Moscow.

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