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 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.
Putin's refuge for Bashar al-Assad in Moscow impacting Russian efforts to keep forces in Syria, says UK
Vladimir Putin offering refuge to ex-Syrian tyrant Bashar al-Assad in Moscow is undermining Russia’s talks to keep its forces in the wartorn country, according to British defence chiefs. “The two merchant vessels are highly likely returning evacuated equipment and personnel to alternative basing locations away from the Mediterranean Sea,
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.
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Moscow to sign new military deal
According to sources cited by Bloomberg, Moscow is close to reaching a deal with the new Syrian government that would allow ...
Russia’s shrinking world: The war in Ukraine and Moscow’s global reach
The war in Ukraine has foreclosed on options and blunted Russian action around the world.
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After sharing escape plan, Hafez Bashar al-Assad's alleged X account suspended
The son of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad posted about his family’s final days in Damascus before the rebel takeover ...
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 ...
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Syria's interim foreign minister says Russia-Iran ties to Assad are an open wound
Syria’s relations with Iran and Russia remain an open wound for the country’s people after the nations backed autocratic ...
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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's Putin Holds Phone Call With Syria's Sharaa
Russia is hoping to retain the use of naval and air bases in Syria under the leadership that took power after Assad fled to Moscow following 13 years of civil war in which Russian troops had ...
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Putin has a 'constructive' conversation in first call with Syria's new leader, Kremlin says
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has spoken to Syria’s new leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such top-level contact since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad MOSCOW -- Russia's ...