Syria, Russia

As the Russian military loses its grip in Syria, the US considers pulling its troops
The US-partnered Syrian Democratic Forces occupy the large triangle of northeastern Syria, an area that has oilfields and prison camps holding ISIS fighters. Russia is reducing its military footprint as Israel seizes new positions near the Golan Heights.
Russia Set to Keep Reduced Military Presence in Post-Assad Syria
Russia will likely keep a reduced military presence in Syria, achieving a key objective for President Vladimir Putin after the downfall of the Assad regime he backed, according to people familiar with the matter.
'Putin win' with Russia set to maintain a military presence in Syria
Talks have been ongoing about the future of Russian military bases in Syria's Latakia and Tartous cities with signs that Moscow could maintain a presence.
Russia tries to keep troops in Syria: ISW names reason
The Russian authorities plan to maintain a limited military presence in Syria. The Kremlin aims to counter the resurgence of influence by Islamic State militants in the country. However, the feasibility of this plan remains uncertain,
Russia close to deal with Syria for post-Assad military presence, Bloomberg reports
Russia is reportedly nearing a deal with Syria to maintain a limited military presence in the country after the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad's regime, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 17, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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Syria could allow Russia to keep its bases, new defense minister says
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria is open ... negotiations with both the United States and Turkey over the status of their established military bases here. Russia was a major adversary during the war ...
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Russia not leaving its two bases in Syria, sources say
Russia is pulling back its military from the front lines in northern Syria and from posts in the ... Iranian or the previous government who was oppressing us and denying us our rights ...
Russia plans high-level contacts with Syria in near future, Lavrov says
Russia is planning to hold high-level contacts with Syria in the near future, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on ...