The transfer marks the end of an era when Russia played an arguably oversized role in determining which countries could ...

Assad, old alliances have crumbled, and global powers are figuring out their relationships with Syria’s new de facto leaders.

For decades, Russia has been trying to rebuild its influence in the Middle East. But after the rapid collapse of the Assad ...

The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between ...

With Russia’s diminished influence in Syria, Ukraine calls on Israel to reconsider its stance and provide essential defensive ...

Russia hasn't mass-evacuated troops and gear from Syria; it's likely waiting the situation out. Analysts say attempts to ...

The Russian cargo ship was thought to be heading to Syria to transport military equipment out of the Tartus naval base.

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The Tartous naval base is its only Mediterranean repair and resupply hub, and Hmeimim is a major staging post for military ...

Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad says he had no plans to leave the country after the fall of Damascus a week ago but the ...

In an hourlong televised meeting with his top military brass, Vladimir Putin left Syria unmentioned and made it clear that ...

The former president “is secured, and it shows that Russia acts as required in such an extraordinary situation,” Sergei ...