Russia, Syria and Damascus

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.
Russian military withdraws from Syria amid tensions with Damascus regime
By bnm Gulf bureau Russian forces have begun withdrawing from Syria, with two cargo vessels, the Sparta II and Sparta, departing from the port of Tartus on January 30, carrying significant military equipment.
Russia says question of maintaining its military bases in Syria requires further consultations
Russian delegation held 'constructive' talks with new Syrian administration, says deputy foreign minister - Anadolu Ajansı
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.
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 Africa, according to a person in Moscow familiar with the situation.
Russia hoping to keep Syrian military bases in talks with new leaders
A delegation from the Russian Foreign Ministry travelled to Damascus for talks with Syria's new leaders on Tuesday for the first time since the fall of long-time ruler and Moscow ally Bashar al-Assad.
Russia, Syria to hold further talks on Russian military bases in Syria, TASS reports
Russia and Syria will hold further talks over Russian military bases in Syria, Russia's news agencies reported late on Tuesday, citing Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov after his talks with Syrian officials.
Syria Demands Reparations From Russia
Syria has demanded reparations from Russia in order to "rebuild trust" after a meeting between Damascus' new administration ...
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Syria's new government demands russia extradite fugitive dictator Bashar al-Assad - media
The new government of Syria has demanded that the aggressor country of russia extradite former Syrian dictator Bashar ...
Middle East Eye1d
Russia wants to reopen its embassy in Syria
A Russian delegation tells Damascus it wants certain Syrian opposition groups included in the upcoming national dialogue ...
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.
Daily Sabah1d
Russian delegation backs Syria's integrity during Damascus visit
A Russian delegation in Syria reaffirmed Moscow’s support for the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity Wednesday, ...
The Kremlin was asked about the demand of the new Syrian authorities for compensation and the extradition of Assad
Russian Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to comment on a report by the Syrian news agency SANA that the new ...
Al Jazeera on MSN2d
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 ...
Syria’s de facto leader declares himself president, abolishes constitution
Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, on Wednesday abolished the country’s constitution and declared himself president ...
Kyiv Independent on MSN1d
Syria calls on Russia to hand over Assad, key aides in first post-ouster talks, media reports
Syria's new government has allegedly requested that Russia hand over former President Bashar al-Assad and his close aides, ...