Syria, Russia and Putin

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.
Al-Sharaa and Putin Hold First Talks as Syria and Russia Reassess Ties
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa held his first direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week in a call initiated by Moscow, signaling a shift in Syria-Russia relations following the ouster of Bashar Assad.
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 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.
First Direct Contact Between al-Sharaa and Putin: Syria’s New Leadership and Russia Navigate Tense Post-Assad Relations
Although this was the first direct conversation between Putin and al-Sharaa, the interim Syrian leader had previously engaged with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov and special presidential envoy Alexander Lavrentyev during a high-profile visit to Damascus in January.
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For Generations, Russia Was Syria’s Main Arms Supplier, That May Be Over
It may also mark the end of an even longer status quo in which Russia and the Soviet Union preceding it was Syria’s leading go-to supplier for military hardware. The overthrow of Assad by ...
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 ...
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Syria's New Government Leaves Russia's Navy Adrift
After loitering off the Syrian coast for weeks, two Russian cargo ships docked at the port of Tartus, part of a reluctant mission to unravel one of the Kremlin's biggest foreign policy successes ...
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Russian diplomats arrive in Syria to smooth ties
Russian intervention in Syria Moscow intervened in favor of Assad's regime in 2015, with Russian air power crucial in turning the tide of Syria's 13-year civil war. After he was ousted in ...
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Senior Russian Official to Visit Syria, Sources Say
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - 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 ...
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Russian delegation visits Syria for the first time since al-Assad’s fall
A Russian delegation arrived in Damascus on Tuesday, marking the first official visit to Syria by Russian officials since the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad in December. Al-Assad ...
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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 ...