Syria, Russia and al-Assad

Russian government delegation makes first official visit to Syria since Assad's fall
A delegation of Russian officials, including Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, visited Damascus for the first time since Bashar Assad's ouster. They met with Syria's interim leadership. Despite the fall of Assad,
Russian diplomats make first visit to Syria since al-Assad’s removal
Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, was received by al-Sharaa on Friday, making his first visit since al-Assad’s overthrow.
Russian delegation visits Syria for the first time since al-Assad’s fall
While Russia has maintained its military presence in Syria, recent reports suggest that key agreements — among them a Russian-managed Tartus port project — have been cancelled. View on euronews
Russian Envoys Arrive in Syria for First Time Since al-Assad Fell
Russia’s deputy foreign minister and a special presidential envoy for Syria arrived in Damascus on Tuesday, according to Russian state news.
Russian delegation in first Syria visit since Assad fall, TASS reports
A Russian delegation has arrived in Damascus for the first time since Moscow's ally President Bashar al-Assad was toppled, Russia's TASS state news agency reported on Tuesday, as Russia tries to secure the future of its military bases in Syria.
Russian diplomats arrive in Syria to smooth ties
Russia is seeking to maintain its Tartous naval base and an air base near the Mediterranean coast. Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has not ordered a Russian exit despite the fall of pro-Moscow dictator Bashar Assad.
Russia's Strategic Moves in Post-Assad Syria
Russia has sent a delegation to Damascus following the ousting of its ally, President Bashar al-Assad. The delegation, aimed at engaging with Syria's new leadership, includes key Russian diplomats. Moscow aims to maintain its naval and air bases in Tartous and Latakia.
Senior Russian Official to Visit Syria, Sources Say
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov is set to meet Syria's new rulers this week in Damascus, two Syrian sources said on Tuesday, in the first visit by Russian officials since Moscow's ally President Bashar al-Assad was toppled.
Russian government delegation arrives in Syria for talks, TASS reports
A Russian government delegation has arrived in Damascus for the first time since Moscow's ally President Bashar al-Assad was toppled, Russia's TASS state news agency reported on Tuesday. The delegation,
Russian delegation visits Damascus to secure military bases after Assad’s fall
Russia, a longtime supporter of Assad’s regime, provided military assistance to bolster Assad against rebel forces throughout Syria’s protracted civil war.
New satellite images show Russian cargo ships at the key Tartus naval base in Syria, apparently to haul away military equipment
Russia's long-held military presence at Tartus fell into uncertainty after the collapse of the Assad regime last month.
Russia’s Hopes to Keep Syria Bases Fade With Talks Stalled
Russia is struggling to retain two military bases in Syria that have enabled it to project influence in the Middle East and ...
For Generations, Russia Was Syria’s Main Arms Supplier, That May Be Over
It already appears evident that the days of Russia serving as its leading arms supplier have come to an ignominious end.
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Russian delegation in Syria as Moscow scrambles to secure military presence
The visit marks the first since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, who had been Moscow's key ally in Syria.
Syria Deals Blow to Putin's Fleet in Mediterranean
Russia has lost a naval base after Syria ended an investment contract with Moscow, asserting its authority over the Tartus ...
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Kurdish issue in Syria ‘purely’ internal matter: Russian FM
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday that the Kurdish issue in Syria is “purely” an internal matter and the ...
EU agrees to 'roadmap' on easing Syria sanctions
EU foreign ministers were in Brussels to discuss lifting some sanctions on Syria after the fall of Bashar Assad's regime.
A New Africa Front?: How Russia’s exit from Syria is impacting Libya and making Morocco a key player for Europe
Interesting developments are taking place in north Africa as a result of the recent regime change in Syria. And these developments are intertwined with the Ukraine war. As has been reported, Russia is ...