Russian military has begun large-scale withdrawal from Syria, US …
Dec 16, 2024 · Russia has begun withdrawing a large amount of military equipment and troops from Syria following the ouster of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, according to two US officials and a...
Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin
6 days ago · Syria once served three goals for Russia. After Mr. Putin decided to intervene militarily in Syria in 2015, the Russians built an air force base at Hmeimim, near the northern city of Latakia, and ...
Syria's ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian …
Dec 16, 2024 · DAMASCUS (AP) — Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad said Monday he wanted to stay in the country after rebels captured the capital, but the Russian military evacuated him from their base in western Syria after it came under attack.
Syria's civil war reignites in dramatic fashion as Russia joins ...
Dec 2, 2024 · The Syrian military and its ally Russia conducted deadly joint air raids Monday on areas that Islamist-led rebels seized control of over the weekend. The strikes were a response to a...
Russian presence in Syria remains. But it's unclear for how long
Dec 16, 2024 · Russian forces have pulled out of some areas of Syria. Russian forces and military vehicles were seen withdrawing from southern Syria on Friday toward their primary base in the city of Latakia.
Syria's Assad resigns and leaves the country after stunning ... - ABC News
Dec 8, 2024 · In a stunning turn, the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad appears to have fallen after rebels advanced into the capital Damascus, catching government forces by surprise 10 days after a lightning advance by insurgents first began.
Russian Forces 'Encircled in Syria' After Assad Deposed
Dec 9, 2024 · Russian military personnel are reportedly trapped in Syria, following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. The deposed Syrian president has fled to Russia, where he received asylum from his long-time...
Syria's Assad is in Russia, Putin's deputy foreign minister ... - NBC News
Dec 10, 2024 · Russia is providing sanctuary to Bashar al-Assad, having transported the former Syrian leader there “in the most secure way possible” after the swift collapse of his regime, Russia’s deputy...
Exclusive: Russia pulling back but not out of Syria, sources say
Dec 14, 2024 · The Kremlin has said Russia is in discussions with the new rulers of Syria over the bases. Russia's defence ministry did not respond to a request for comment on Reuters reporting.
Moscow Scrambles to Secure Syrian Bases Amid Withdrawal Signs
Dec 16, 2024 · There are indications that Russia is securing its Syrian bases amid concerns that Russian presence in the region may not last after the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad. A convoy of...