Syria, Russia

Russia ‘close to agreeing deal with Syria rebels to keep military bases’
Russia is reportedly close to securing a deal with the new Syrian leadership that would secure the future of its military bases in the country.
Russia Nears Deal With New Syria Leaders to Keep Army Bases
Russia is nearing an agreement with Syria’s new leadership to keep two vital military bases in the Middle East state, a key objective of the Kremlin after the fall of President Bashar al-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 Kremlin-backed President Bashar al-Assad, the future of these installations is uncertain.
Russia in contact with Syrian rebels, hopes to keep military bases, Interfax reports
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has established direct contact with the political committee of Syria's Islamist rebel group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the Interfax news agency quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Mini
Russia monitoring situation in Syria, highlights need to protect its military bases
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov highlighted Russia’s need to ensure the security of its diplomatic facilities and its military bases in Syria, where Russian troops were based for years supporting the Syrian military in the country’s civil war.
Russian presence in Syria secured by rebel deal
Russia has reached an informal agreement with Syrian rebels that allows it to maintain a presence at military bases in Khmeimim and Tartus, Bloomberg reports. Russia believes it has an informal agreement with the rebels from the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group (HTS),
Russia aims to secure deal with new Syria leaders to keep vital military bases
Talks are taking place for Russia to maintain a military presence in Syria after the overthrow of Kremlin ally Assad.
If Russia tried to withdraw from Syria, it'd be 'obvious,' a senior analyst says
Russia hasn't mass-evacuated troops and gear from Syria; it's likely waiting the situation out. Analysts say attempts to ...
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 ...
Syria's Assad is in Russia, Putin's deputy foreign minister confirms to NBC News
The former president “is secured, and it shows that Russia acts as required in such an extraordinary situation,” Sergei ...
Syria Could Be the Beginning of the End of Russia’s Imperial Ambitions
Our columnists write how the house of cards that Vladimir Putin has so carefully stacked is folding before our eyes ...
Syria events show risks for countries relying on Russia, says German minister
Developments in Syria demonstrate that countries with a strategic partnership with Russia can rely on Moscow only as long as ...
We compared satellite images of Russia's naval base in Syria before and after Assad's fall. The warships are missing.
Russian warships could be seen at a naval facility in Tartus earlier this month, but on Monday, they were gone.
Russia Pushed Assad to Flee Syria After Concluding He’d Lost War
With Syrian opposition forces advancing rapidly toward the capital, Damascus, President Bashar al-Assad’s fate lay in ...
How Russia, Iran, China and Israel Responded to Assad's Ouster in Syria
Foreign governments, including Russia, Iran, China and Israel, have responded to the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad ...
Russia could lose key military bases in post-Assad Syria. Here are 3 potential scenarios for its presence.
Russia could lose key military bases in post-Assad Syria. It could cut a deal to renew access, its footprint may be reduced, ...