Syria, Russia and Assad

Fall of Assad puts Russia’s large military footprint in Syria at risk
The Russian military sites in Syria include a naval port on the Mediterranean Sea to berth submarines and an airfield to project power across the Middle East and Africa. But after rebels ousted Syria’s Kremlin-backed president, Bashar al-Assad, the future of these installations is uncertain.
How Assad's Fall Threatens Russia's Military Influence In Syria -- And Across The Region
Russia’s intervention in Syria in 2015 was massive—and successful, propping up the embattled Bashar al-Assad. Now the Syrian dictator is gone, toppled by rebels, and the fate of Russian military bases is “hanging by a thread.
Russian military has begun large-scale withdrawal from Syria, US and Western officials say
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 a western official familiar with the intelligence.
Russian Forces Reposition in Syria Following Assad's Departure
Assad, Russia has begun a strategic partial withdrawal of its military forces from Syria. While reducing troop numbers and relocating equipment, Russia continues to operate its primary military installations,
Russian forces ‘contracting’ in Syria after collapse of Assad regime
Defence Studies Centre Senior Fellow Matthew Sussex says Russia had an “enormous presence” in Syria up until Assad’s collapse.
Russian warships 'stay away from their Syria port base' after toppling of Assad regime in blow to Putin
Russian warships 'stay away from their Syria port base' after toppling of Assad regime in blow to Putin - Reports say troops ...
Russian troops evacuate from Syria amid base siege, military intelligence says
Military transport aircraft, including An-124 and Il-76 planes, continue to transport personnel and equipment to Russian ...
Map Shows Syria's Critical Role for Russia's Africa Operations
Russia potentially losing bases in Syria would significantly affect Russia's ability to operate in Africa, said the ISW think tank.
Syria’s New Leader Calls on Countries to Drop Terror Designation and Lift Sanctions
Ahmed al-Shara stressed diplomacy in an interview but criticized Israel’s advance into Syrian territory. A statement said to ...
Foreign armies in Syria and how they came to be there
Authorities in the French overseas territory of Mayotte could still confirm only 31 deaths on Wednesday from Cyclone Chido, ...
US ‘prepared Syrian rebel group to help topple Bashar al-Assad’
The United States prepared a rebel force to join the offensive that overthrew the regime of Bashar al-Assad, fighters have ...
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Russia hopes Israel to leave Syria ‘someday’: President Putin
I have the impression that not only are they not going to leave, but they are going to strengthen their forces there,’ says ...
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Ukraine supplied Syrian rebels with drones and operators for the offensive that toppled Assad last week: report
Ukraine supplied Syrian rebels with about 150 drones and 20 operators last month, before the toppling of Assad, sources told ...
Putin says he will ask Assad about the fate of American journalist who disappeared in Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will ask ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad about the fate of an American journalist who went missing in Syria 12 years ago ...