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Germany
Berlin Warns Assad Officials Not to Come to Germany
Germany has convicted several Assad government officials under the principle of universal jurisdiction, which allows for trials regardless of where the offences were committed.
Dec. 15, 2024
Russia
Russia Scales Back in Syria, But Retains Key Bases: Reports
Despite the withdrawal from certain positions, Russia has maintained communication channels with both the new Syrian authorities and rebel forces.
Dec. 15, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine to Supply Food to Syria, Says Zelensky
Ukrainian President said he had instructed his government to set up supply mechanisms to deliver together with international organizations and partners food to Syria.
Dec. 15, 2024
Putin
OPINION: Syria Shows That Putin Is in Deep, Worldwide Trouble
Assad’s fall, Russia’s humiliation, and the rise of a nominally Islamist power in Syria may have opened a Pandora’s box. The coming months could bring any number of unexpected scenarios.
Dec. 15, 2024
Top News
Horrors of Assad’s Torture System Exposed
Commentators share their observations and ask what comes next after these shocking findings.
Dec. 14, 2024
Russian Armed Forces
Locals Mock Russian Troops as They Evacuate Syria
Kyiv Post obtained footage of Russia’s evacuation from Syria’s Khmeimim base, showing locals mocking departing troops –highlighting shifting dynamics after Assad’s fall.
Dec. 13, 2024
Israel
Blinken’s Post-Assad Middle East Diplomatic Blitz – Will It Affect Ukraine?
The US Secretary of State has initiated an unscheduled visit to Jordan and Turkey, where the discussions have focused on how to shape Syria’s future now that Assad is gone.
Dec. 13, 2024
Middle East
Is Moscow Withdrawing From Syria? Yes and No
An analyst claimed the air traffic at Moscow’s air base in Syria showed no hurried departures while asserting that vessels are simply “out to loiter at sea” – but that might not be the full picture.
Dec. 11, 2024
Wagner
Russia Lost More Than 500 Military Personnel in Syria, Many from Elite Units
A BBC Russian Service investigation identified the deaths of 543 Russian regular military and Wagner PMC personnel who served in Moscow’s almost decade-long campaign supporting the Assad regime.
Dec. 11, 2024
Russia
OPINION: Syria - Winners & Losers
Events in Syria have moved fast in recent days with the overthrow, finally, of the brutal and hated Assad regime. Why did it take so long?
Dec. 11, 2024
Drones
Q&A with Ihor Semivolos: How Assad’s Fall Could Benefit Ukraine
The opposition’s victory over Assad’s regime represents not only a defeat for Putin’s Syrian strategy but also a death knell for the Kremlin’s operations elsewhere, according to one expert.
Dec. 10, 2024
Russia
Moscow Evacuates Troops by Air and Sea as Syrian Base Faces Siege
Russia has begun a large-scale pullout from Syria, evacuating troops and equipment to “home” bases. One base is under siege, while Tartus port has been secured by special forces.
Dec. 10, 2024
Russia
Israel Reportedly Hits 250 Syrian Military Targets
A massive number of strikes reportedly hit key military facilities, including air bases, fighter jets, missile systems, chemical production sites, and depots.
Dec. 10, 2024
Turkey
What Will Happen to Russia’s Syrian Military Bases?
Some believed the fall of the Syrian regime would result in the departure of Moscow’s military presence in the country, but a deal to maintain that presence might be in discussion.
Dec. 10, 2024
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: The Fall of Syria’s Assad Reveals Limitation of Russia’s Military, Global Influence
The sudden collapse of Assad’s regime in Syria reveals the limits of Russia’s military capabilities as Moscow struggles to maintain its offensives in the war in Ukraine.
Dec. 9, 2024
Moscow
Syrian Rebel Flag Hoisted at Syrian Embassy in Moscow
The new flag was raised amidst reports that the country’s deposed president fled to Moscow.
Dec. 9, 2024