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Putin Chose Ukraine Over Syria
Russia’s abandonment of the Assad regime to marshal more resources for the fight against Ukraine vividly illustrates that ...
Syria's emerging incidents, unrest raise minorities' fears
Syria's new government has been facing new challenges with unrest emerging in certain regions amid a growing number of ...
The Rise and Fall of Asma al-Assad, Syrian Dictator’s Wife Fighting to Live
Cliche has it that behind every great man stands a woman—and as it happens, the same also applies to murderous dictators.
With S-400s Out, Russia’s Days Of Controlling Syria’s Airspace Are Over
The transfer marks the end of an era when Russia played an arguably oversized role in determining which countries could ...
At a Russian air base in Syria, questions loom over Moscow’s place in the country
HMEIMIM AIR BASE, Syria — The Sukhoi fighter aircraft punched through the clouds, its growl echoing over Russia’s Hmeimim air ...
Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin
Losing Syrian military bases would hurt the Kremlin’s attempts to project power in the Middle East and Africa.
Syria's Tangled Alliances and Rivalries: A Visual Guide
Assad, old alliances have crumbled, and global powers are figuring out their relationships with Syria’s new de facto leaders.
Putin Dealt Double Blow in Africa After Syria Retreat
Two African states are frustrating Moscow's efforts to establish a stronger military presence in the continent following the ...
Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall
The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between ...
Ukraine-Russia latest: Moscow cargo ship with Syria ties sinks as North Korean troop casualties ‘exceed 3,000’
Russian president Vladimir Putin hosted Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico who marked a rare visit to the Kremlin by an EU ...
Assad dispatched $250mn of Syria’s cash to Moscow
Bashar al-Assad’s central bank airlifted around $250mn in cash to Moscow in a two-year period when the then-Syrian dictator ...
Kremlin rejects claims exiled Syrian dictator Assad’s wife is seeking a divorce in Moscow
The Kremlin has sought to dismiss reports that Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad ’s wife is seeking a divorce, after the couple ...