Syria, Russia

Russian troops are likely still at their key bases in Syria, and it will be 'obvious' if they try to leave: senior analyst
While satellite images show that Russian warships have left the Tartus naval base, aircraft and gear at Khmeimim Air Base remained on-site on Tuesday.
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.
Syria's Assad is in Moscow after deal on military bases: Russian state media
Syria's former President Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow with his family after Russia granted them asylum on humanitarian grounds, a Kremlin source told Russian news agencies on Sunday, and a deal has been done to ensure the safety of Russian military bases.
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, or it may leave.
Russian Military and Commercial Activity Appears Halted at Key Syrian Port
Satellite images from last week and this week show that naval vessels docked at the port city of Tartus have left. According to marine tracking data, no cargo ships have entered or left Tartus since Monday.
Russian Forces 'Encircled in Syria' After Assad Deposed
Moscow is reportedly trying to move its military assets out of the country following the fall of its ally, Bashar al-Assad.
Putin’s Syria Setback Threatens Key Russian Military Bases
The fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria represents a personal defeat for Russian President Vladimir Putin and a potentially serious strategic setback for his military that undermines Moscow’s global ambitions.
What Russia’s army in Syria stands to lose after fall of Assad
The Kremlin confirmed on Dec. 11 that longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad had fled to Moscow after rebels took the capital city of Damascus in a lightning offensive that shocked the world. Assad’s exile in Russia comes as little surprise.
Russia hopes for deal on bases in Syria
By bnm Gulf bureau Russia is seeking to secure agreements with Syria's new authorities regarding its military facilities in the country following the sudden overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad's government,
Russian warships 'stay away from their Syria port base' after toppling of Assad regime in blow to Putin
Reports say troops and equipment were being flown out of Russia’s Khmeimim Air Base in Syria’s Latakia province ...
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 ...
Russian bases in Syria threatened by insurgent advance, say Moscow's war bloggers
The United States will work with partners and stakeholders in Syria to help seize the opportunity that has presented itself ...
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 ...
Syrian rebels at a crossroads post-Assad
The rebels who seized control of Syria confronted the challenge Wednesday of striking a balance between obtaining justice for the victims of atrocities committed under the ousted Assad regime and ...
Syria's Assad is in Moscow after deal on military bases, says Russian state media
Syria's former President Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow with his family after Russia granted them asylum on humanitarian ...