Syria, Russia

Russian government delegation makes first official visit to Syria since Assad’s fall
A delegation of Russian officials is in Damascus, Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported. It is the first such visit to Syria since the fall in December of former President Bashar Assad, an ally of Moscow.
Russian Envoys Arrive in Syria for First Time Since al-Assad Fell
Russia’s deputy foreign minister and a special presidential envoy for Syria arrived in Damascus on Tuesday, according to Russian state news.
Russian diplomats make first visit to Syria since al-Assad’s removal
Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, was received by al-Sharaa on Friday, making his first visit since al-Assad’s overthrow.
Russian delegation in first Syria visit since Assad fall, TASS reports
MOSCOW (Reuters) -A Russian delegation has arrived in Damascus for the first time since Moscow's ally President Bashar al-Assad was toppled, Russia's TASS state news agency reported on Tuesday, as Russia tries to secure the future of its military bases in Syria.
Russia's Strategic Moves in Post-Assad Syria
Russia has sent a delegation to Damascus following the ousting of its ally, President Bashar al-Assad. The delegation, aimed at engaging with Syria's new leadership, includes key Russian diplomats. Moscow aims to maintain its naval and air bases in Tartous and Latakia.
Alawites wary as a post-Assad Syria takes shape
Once Syria's most influential minority, Alawites struggle to move on from their association with a hated dictator.
France says EU will lift some sanctions against Syria after Assad's fall
Some European Union sanctions against Syria are being lifted, France's foreign minister said on Monday, as part of a broader EU move to help stabilise Damascus after the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad in December.
Russian Government Delegation Arrives in Syria for Talks, TASS Reports
A Russian government delegation has arrived in Damascus for the first time since Moscow's ally President Bashar al-Assad was toppled, Russia's TASS state news agency reported on Tuesday. The delegation,
Russian diplomats arrive in Syria to smooth ties
Sharaa, has not ordered a Russian exit despite the fall of pro- Moscow dictator Bashar Assad. Russian diplomats on Tuesday arrived in Syria for the first time since the fall of former dictator Bashar Assad in December.
EU cautiously agrees roadmap to ease sanctions on Syria in wake of Assad's downfall
European Union foreign ministers have agreed to begin lifting sanctions on Syria, but insist that the measures should be ...
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Russia’s hopes to keep Syria bases fade with talks stalled
Russia has used the two bases to try to rebuild its Cold War-era influence in the Middle East. Their loss would be a ...
Syria's new leaders turn to Islamic law in effort to rebuild Assad's police
Officers say the move aims to instil a sense of morality as they race to fill a security vacuum after dismantling ousted ...
Battle Lines: Hunting Assad’s henchmen in Syria and Congo’s war for blood minerals
New Middle East correspondent Henry Bodkin talks to Venetia Rainey about his recent trip to Syria where he went out on the ...
Syria's economic pains far from over despite Assad's ouster
Samir al-Baghdad grabbed his pickax and walked up a wobbly set of stairs made of cinderblocks and rubble. He is rebuilding ...
Israel says its troops in Syria will remain atop Mt Hermon indefinitely
Israeli troops who seized strategic ground in southern Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad will remain on the summit of ...
Assad’s fall opens window for Syrian refugees to head home − but for many, it won’t be an easy decision
Syrians have been the world’s largest refugee population. More than 6 million Syrians have fled the country since 2011, when ...
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Syrian refugees in Jordan camp say they have nothing to go home to
ZAATARI REFUGEE CAMP, Jordan, Jan 28, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - They have lived for years in Zaatari, the world's biggest refugee camp ...