Russia in Syria

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Palestine

Ukraine sends Syria 500 tons of wheat in first post-Assad aid: What we know

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated a desire to help Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, who was heavily backed by Russia.

Syria

India-Europe corridor, trade top Russian delegation talks in Iran: What we know

The visit occurs at a pivotal moment for the evolving partnership and the challenges it faces under international sanctions and scrutiny, coupled with regional dynamics that have seen both sides in graver need of one another.

Iran

Analysis

Russia, reeling from Assad loss, delays decision on Syria naval presence till March

Russia’s military withdrawal from Syria marks a strategic shift, with diplomatic efforts now focused on retaining influence.

By Anton Mardasov

With Syria’s Tartous port nearly evacuated, is Russia moving naval assets to Libya?

Russia is moving its troops and equipment in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, with the Kremlin saying no decision has been taken about the Russian military status in the country as of yet.

Syria

Analysis

Israel destroys Syria’s navy after breaching buffer zone: What to know

After conducting hundreds of airstrikes inside Syria in recent days, Israeli leaders say the entry of troops into the Syrian buffer zone and Syria's Mount Hermon is temporary.

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

Analysis

Israel sees opportunity, favors federalism in post-Assad Syria

Israeli officials are not yet sure whether the fall of the Assad regime and other recent events in Syria are positive or negative developments for the region.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Turkey to reopen crossing for returning Syrians as Erdogan hails rebel victory

The Turkish president pledges support for reconstruction as the victory by opposition groups bolster efforts to re

Turkey

Biden says fall of Syria’s Assad 'moment of historic opportunity'

The president said the United States will engage with all Syrian groups to establish a transition away from the Assad regime.

Syria

Who controls what in Syria as post-Assad transition begins?

President Bashar al-Assad left Syria shortly before rebel forces took the capital, Damascus, leaving various groups in control of different parts of the country.

Syria

Russia state media says Syria's Assad and his family in Moscow

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled Syria after rebels claimed they seized Damascus.

Syria

US on sidelines, Russia’s foothold tested as rebels take Syria’s Hama

The rebel blitz over the past week, alongside the collapse of Syrian army positions, has delivered the Islamist militants to the city of Hama and within 90 miles of strategic Russian bases on the Mediterranean Sea.

Syria