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Middle East
Last Russian Submarines Withdraw From Mediterranean Sea After Syria Setback
The withdrawal from Syria’s Tartus port might signal a full withdrawal of Russian forces in Syria following the fall of the Moscow-backed Assad regime in December.
Jan. 6, 2025
HUR
Russia to Move Forces From Syria to Libya – HUR
Russian forces in Tartus are awaiting several of their ships, which are currently in the Mediterranean Sea, HUR says.
Jan. 3, 2025
Russia
Update: Russian Rescue Flotilla to Syria Still Far From Destination
One of the ships the Russians may have wanted to use to evacuate troops and equipment from Syria has mysteriously sunk.
Jan. 1, 2025
Ukraine
Damascus Eyes ‘Strategic Partnerships’ With Ukraine – New Syrian FM
Syria’s new foreign minister told his Ukrainian counterpart that the two nations endured “the same suffering” and hoped for “strategic partnerships” on various fronts.
Dec. 31, 2024
Ukraine
Syria’s New Leader Meets With Ukraine’s Top Diplomat
On Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country had sent its first shipment of food aid, 500 tonnes of wheat flour, to Syria.
Dec. 30, 2024
War in Ukraine
Trump Triumph, Assad Fall, Olympic Joy: Key Events in 2024
AFP looks back at the major stories that made the headlines.
Dec. 30, 2024
Zelensky
Zelensky: Ukraine Delivers 500 Tons of Flour to Syria by Sea
Russia’s fleet will not interfere. It is at the other end of the Black Sea.
Dec. 27, 2024
Putin
OPINION: Can Putin Really Keep Russia’s Bases in Syria?
Neither the US nor Israel should help Putin out by providing the new Syrian government with a motive to allow him to keep his bases in Syria.
Dec. 22, 2024
HUR
HUR Evacuates 34 People From Syria to Ukraine
Those evacuated include 31 Ukrainian citizens and three Syrian nationals, among whom were 15 children, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) said.
Dec. 22, 2024
Moscow
Despite Kremlin Denials Satellite Images Suggest Russia Might Pull Out of Syria
New open-source satellite imagery seems to show large numbers of Russian vehicles, air defense systems and other materiel seemingly being readied to leave Russia’s last two bases in Syria.
Dec. 18, 2024
EU
You Kick Out Russians, We Lift Sanctions, EU Hints to Syrian Authorities
The EU has sent a top diplomat to initiate contacts with the rebel groups that had ousted the Assad regime from Syria and to raise the issue of Russia’s continued military presence in the country.
Dec. 17, 2024
HUR
Rebels Help Russia to Move Troops, Diplomats from Damascus to Khmeimim Air Base
A representative from a Syrian rebel faction said it was in contact with Moscow and that Russia is not currently evacuating its air base, signaling potential future cooperation between the two.
Dec. 16, 2024
HUR
Russian Troops in Syria Lack Food and Water - Ukrainian Intelligence Report
Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) said Sunday that water and food shortages have been reported in Moscow’s two remaining Syrian bases and ships currently anchored at sea.
Dec. 16, 2024
Russia
Russia Says ‘Part’ of Its Diplomatic Personnel in Syria Evacuated by Plane
The flight also carried members from the diplomatic missions of Belarus, North Korea and Abkhazia.
Dec. 16, 2024
Putin
OPINION: How to Lose a War and a Country in 3 Steps: Get Russia on Your Side
But while Assad left Syria, Russia stood by, plundering what it needed: military bases in the Mediterranean and access to the remaining natural resources.
Dec. 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Syrian Stability Can Be a Foundation for Ukraine in Moving Toward Real Peace’ – Ukraine at War Update for Dec. 16
Zelensky says “Grain from Ukraine” for Syria ensures global food security; Russia wants to keep some bases in Syria; Russian assault in Siversk shows Kremlin forces adapting to Ukrainian tactics.
Dec. 16, 2024