Syria, Assad and Russia

Bashar al-Assad has fallen, what’s the story of Syria now?
Astro AWANI's Social Media Editor, Hilal Azmi shares his reflections from the ground in Aleppo, Syria, following the fall of Bashar al-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.
Russian diplomats make first Syria visit since Assad's fall
Moscow is anxious to maintain its strategically important military assets in the country, which hosts its only bases outside the former Soviet Union.
Russian Delegation in First Syria Visit Since Assad Fall, TASS Reports
MOSCOW (Reuters) -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 delegation arrives in Syria
For the first time since the fall of Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad, a high-ranking Russian delegation has traveled to Damascus. The Kremlin had supported al-Assad militarily during the civil war and welcomed the politician to Russia after the upheaval.
Senior Russian official to visit Syria, sources say
DAMASCUS - 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.
Saudi FM In Syria For First Visit Since Assad's Ouster
Saudi Arabia's top diplomat said Friday the kingdom was seeking to help Syria's new authorities secure the lifting of international sanctions, during his first visit to Damascus since Bashar al-Assad's overthrow.
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 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.
Russian officials make first visit to Damascus since Assad's overthrow
Senior Russian officials arrived in Damascus on Tuesday for their first meetings with Syria's new leadership under Hayat Tahrir Al Sham (HTS), which led the overthrow of Moscow's main Middle East ally,
Israel says its troops in Syria will remain atop Mt Hermon indefinitely
Israeli troops who seized strategic ground in southern Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad will remain on the summit of ...
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UN Report Unveils Systematic Torture and War Crimes by Bashar al Assad Regime
A devastating report from the UN Syria Commission of Inquiry has shed light on systematic arbitrary detention, torture, and ...
Foreign Affairs4d
Don’t Let Geopolitics Ruin Syria’s Transition
The rebel offensive benefited from careful preparation and the support of Turkey, which occupies territory in Syria’s north ...
Al-Monitor1d
EU agrees 'roadmap' for easing Syria sanctions
EU foreign ministers on Monday agreed to begin easing sanctions on Syria after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, as the West ...
The New Yorker12m
The Face of the Syrian Revolution
Jon Lee Anderson reports from Damascus. Plus: the insidiousness of the entrepreneurial economy; fear and hope on the subway; ...
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 ...
Syria orders freeze of bank accounts linked to former regime
Syria's central bank has ordered commercial banks to freeze all accounts tied to people and companies linked to the ousted regime of former President Bashar al-Assad, according ...
Long War Journal1h
Iranian-backed militias in Iraq face an uncertain future
Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq, collectively part of the Hashd al Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Units), face increasing calls to ...