Syria, Russia

Syria could allow Russia to keep its bases, new defense minister says
In an interview, Murhaf Abu Qasra, a onetime leader in Syria’s insurgency, discussed moves by authorities in Damascus to build new alliances.
Russia could be allowed to keep its military bases, Syria says
Syria says it's open to allowing Russia to keep hold of two key military bases, months after rebel groups ousted Kremlin ally Bashar Assad.
Russia, Seeking to Salvage Military Bases, Goes Hat in Hand to Syria
The arrival of the first top Russian diplomat in Damascus since Bashar al-Assad’s fall kicks off negotiations over the fate of Moscow’s bases in Syria.
New Syrian authorities open to keeping Russian military bases if it ‘serves Syria’s interests’ — The Washington Post
Syria’s new leadership is open to allowing Russia to keep its military bases in the country if it aligns with national interests, Murhaf Abu Qasra, defense minister in the transitional government, told The Washington Post in an interview published on February 6.
Russian Withdrawal From Prized Syrian Naval Base Now Underway
Satellite imagery shows clear indications that Russia’s increasingly anticipated withdrawal of forces from its Tartus naval base in Syria has finally started. Complete loss of access to the facility,
Syria to reassess Russian military presence 'based on national interests,' may seek Assad's extradition
Syria's new government will decide the fate of Russian military bases based on national interests, Syrian Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra told The Washington Post on Feb. 6. Russia's ability to retain its naval base in Tartus and airbase in Khmeimim will depend on what Moscow offers in return,
Syria Could Let Russia Keep Air and Naval Bases, New Defense Minister Says
Syria’s new government is open to allowing Russia to keep its strategic military bases in the country after the ouster of Kremlin ally Bashar al-Assad, Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra told The Washington Post on Thursday.

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Syria's new administration makes progress on internal security, easing global isolation within 1st 2 months
After fall of Assad, Syrian administration initially began collecting weapons as part of measures to ensure public safety - ...
Russian Envoys Arrive in Syria for First Time Since al-Assad Fell
Russia’s deputy foreign minister and a special envoy arrived in Damascus. Theirs was the first such visit since President ...
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 ...
Syria Demands Reparations From Russia
Syria has demanded reparations from Russia in order to "rebuild trust" after a meeting between Damascus' new administration ...
Tulsi Gabbard's views on Russia, Syria, Trump and government surveillance — in her own words
Tulsi Gabbard faced tough questions Thursday about past comments about Russia, Syria and government leaker Edward Snowden ...
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Russia evacuates military equipment from Syria using sanctioned vessels, Ukrainian National Resistance Center says
The Sparta and Sparta II, cargo ships owned by the Russian Defence Ministry's sanctioned logistics company Oboronlogistics, ...
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Rebalancing Russia’s Mediterranean strategy: From showing the flag to retreating to the gray zone
Either maintaining Russia’s military bases in Syria or finding an alternative outpost in the Mediterranean will prove ...
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Russian military convoy in Mediterranean hints at Ukraine plan
NATO is tracking a Russian military convoy that left Syria and is heading towards Gibraltar. Analysts from the Institute for ...