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Russia Resumes Military Cargo Shipments to Syria for First Time Since Assad’s Ouster
Satellite imagery has captured a heavily guarded Russian naval convoy offloading cargo at Syria’s Tartus port, marking the first military resupply since the fall of the Assad regime.
May 16, 2026
Zelensky
Kyiv Expands Middle East Footprint as Zelensky Meets Syria’s Leader
Zelensky holds talks in Damascus with Syria’s leadership, focusing on security ties, food supply, as Kyiv expands Middle East diplomacy.
April 6, 2026
Russia
Syria Hints at Turning Russian Bases Into Army Training Centers
Details surrounding the planned conversions at the bases remain unclear, with the Syrian leader also stating that Damascus maintains ties with both Moscow and the West.
April 1, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Why It Matters for Ukraine to Support Syria in Building a Mine Action System
Ukraine has accrued enormous experience in clearing mines. It can help other war-torn countries, like Syria, return to the normality Ukrainians also dream of.
March 17, 2026
Russia
Syrian Leader to Meet Putin, Russia Seeks Deal on Military Bases
Putin and Sharaa struck a conciliatory tone at their previous meeting in October, their first since Sharaa’s rebel forces toppled Moscow-ally Bashar al-Assad in 2024.
Jan. 28, 2026
Australia
Bondi Beach Hero Becomes Source of Pride in Syrian Hometown
On Sunday, 44-year-old Ahmed became a hero when he intercepted an attack on a gathering for a Jewish festival marking the start of Hanukkah.
Dec. 16, 2025
HUR
Ukraine Reveals Covert Operation to Rescue Women, Children From Syrian ISIS Camps
A new documentary reveals how Ukraine became the only country to rescue all its women and children from Islamic State (ISIS) camps in Syria through a five-year covert intelligence operation.
Dec. 15, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainian Activists Land in Damascus on Anniversary of Assad’s Fall
The group consists of Ukrainian journalists and human rights activists who joined an NGO in central Damascus to mark the first anniversary of the Moscow-backed Assad regime’s ousting.
Dec. 8, 2025
Germany
Merz Says Syrian Refugees in Germany Must Go Home
In his latest hardline comments on migration, Merz said there was “no longer any reason” for Syrians who fled their country’s brutal 13-year war to seek asylum in Germany.
Nov. 4, 2025
Russia
OPINION: Russia Keeps Its Syrian Bases: What’s in It for Damascus?
Seldom has a major power been able to keep a foothold in country where the government it propped up got overthrown. By staying in Syria, Moscow is an exception to the rule.
Nov. 1, 2025
Russia
Russia Resumes Military Flights to Syria as Kyiv Hints at New Strikes on Russian Targets
Russia resumed military flights to its Hmeimim base in Syria after six months, as Ukraine’s Defence and Security forces told Kyiv Post they don’t rule out renewed strikes on Russian targets.
Oct. 30, 2025
Putin
Syria’s al-Sharaa Seeks Reset in Russia Relations in Putin Meeting
The two are expected to discuss the status of Russia’s prized military bases in Syria and the extradition of ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad, who has sought shelter in Moscow.
Oct. 15, 2025
Putin
Syrian President to Visit Moscow For First Time Since Fall of Assad
Vladimir Putin has harbored Syria’s former dictator in Russia since Ahmed al-Sharaa’s forces ousted him last December – but Syria’s new leader can’t afford to snub Moscow out of hand.
Oct. 14, 2025
Zelensky
EU Sanctions, Trump’s UN Clash, Zelensky’s Next Move
Welcome to Summary of the Week - your quick guide to the top headlines for September 27, 2025.
Sept. 27, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine and Syria Restore Relations After Years of Diplomatic Freeze
Ukraine had cut diplomatic ties with Syria in 2022 after Damascus recognized the so-called independence of territories in eastern Ukraine temporarily occupied by Russian forces.
Sept. 25, 2025
Russia
Russia, Syria to Bolster Ties, Review Assad-era Agreements
The recent visit of Syria’s new foreign minister marked the first time a high-ranking Syrian official visited Russia, formerly Assad’s biggest backer, since he was overthrown.
July 31, 2025