Syria Deals Blow to Putin's Fleet in Mediterranean
Russia has lost a naval base after Syria ended an investment contract with Moscow, asserting its authority over the Tartus ...
Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy
Assad's regime, Russia lost a key all in the Middle East - but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.
Russia's influence in Africa may weaken after Assad's fall
Following the fall of dictator Bashar Assad, there is uncertainty over the future of Russia's military bases in Syria. The ...
Has Assad Been Poisoned in Russia? What We Know
A Russian Telegram channel has claimed that Bashar al Assad may have been poisoned, sparking online speculation about the ...
Russian ships return to Syrian base ahead of expected withdrawal
Analysts say the return suggests that Moscow is preparing to evacuate one of its most valuable overseas bases.
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Syria's southern rebels loom large as the country's new rulers try to form a national army
Syria's interim rulers are trying to form a united national army after the fall of Bashar Assad late last year.
Across Africa, Russia is growing in influence. What might Moscow want?
While Russian ally Bashar al-Assad was being toppled by rebels in Syria, another friend of Moscow, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, was being chaperoned by Kremlin-backed mercenaries in the ...
Southern rebels loom large as Syria’s new rulers try to form a national army
Syria's interim rulers are trying to form a united national army after the fall of Bashar Assad late last year.
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Bashar al-Assad poisoned in Russia? Syria’s ousted president’s test results show ‘exposure to poisonous substance’
Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian president, is reportedly the victim of an alleged poisoning attempt while in Moscow. Sources indicate that Assad, who has been under the protection of Russian ...
Claims That Ousted Syrian Dictator Was Poisoned Are Unverified
Since former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s government fell to rebels last month, forcing him to flee to the safety of Moscow, Russia, rumors have emerged that he has been poisoned.
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No Evidence Bashar al-Assad Was 'Poisoned' in 'Assassination Bid'
On Jan. 1, 2025, several media outlets including Newsweek and The Sun reported on a supposed poison attack on the exiled former president of Syria, Bashar al-Assad, who resides in Russia ...