Russia gambles to keep military bases in post-Assad Syria
The bases may stay in exchange for diplomatic backing and money from Russia, which has been deeply involved in Syria's ...
The Washington Post8d
Clashes in Syria between government forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 200
Scores of people gathered Friday outside the main Russian air base in Syria near Jableh to ask Moscow for protection. Russia ...
The Associated Press on MSN7d
Clashes in Syria’s coastal region between Assad loyalists and government forces kill more than 70
Scores of people gathered Friday outside the main Russian air base in Syria near Jableh, asking for protection from Moscow.
Al Jazeera English8d
Dozens reported killed as Syrian forces and pro-Assad fighters clash
Al-Assad has been living in Moscow since leaving Syria in December as the opposition offensive neared Damascus. Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Moscow was ...
Khaleej Times12d
Russia gambles to keep military bases in post-Assad Syria
He wants to renegotiate the generous Assad-era 49-year lease for Tartous and an indefinite lease for Hmeimim to secure better terms, but doesn't appear to want Moscow shut out altogether.
Voice of America7d
Clashes in Syria between government forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 200
Assad has been living in Moscow since leaving Syria in December. Russia's Foreign Ministry said in a written statement that Moscow is "closely coordinating efforts with foreign partners in the ...
Global News7d
Syria government fighters clash with Assad loyalists, nearly 200 killed
Scores of people gathered Friday outside the main Russian air base in Syria near Jableh to ask Moscow for protection. Russia joined Syria’s conflict in 2015, siding with Assad, although it has ...