Putin gambled – and lost his ability to threaten Nato’s southern flank
The expansion of Nato in the three years since Russia widened its war on Ukraine has turned the Baltic Sea – once contested ...
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For Generations, Russia Was Syria’s Main Arms Supplier, That May Be Over
The sudden collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria in December 2024 brought an end to over 50 years of brutal Assad family rule. It may also mark the end of an even longer status quo in ...
Middle East Eye9d
Russia wants to reopen its embassy in Syria
Russian officials are working on a road map to re-establish diplomatic ties with Syria following the ouster of Bashar al-Assad’s government, sources familiar with the issue told Middle East Eye.
The New York Times8d
What We Know About Ahmed al-Shara, Syria’s Interim President
By Euan Ward Reporting from Beirut, Lebanon Ahmed al-Shara, the leader of the rebel coalition that swept to power in Syria last month, has been declared the country’s interim president ...
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Iran pulls most of its forces out of Syria as rebels rebuild after fall of Assad regime: report
Iran has pulled out nearly all of its forces from Syria following the rebels’ victory against the Assad regime, dealing a major blow to Tehran’s influence in the region, officials said.
The National Interest14d
Russia’s Mediterranean Fleet Is in Big Trouble
It is possible Russia could deploy its nuclear-powered submarines to the Mediterranean, but that is unlikely. The waters are ...
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Syria's president visits Saudi Arabia on Sunday, first trip abroad after Assad's fall
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Syria's transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Saudi Arabia on Sunday, the Saudi-owned Al Arabiya TV reported on Saturday, citing sources. It will be Sharaa's first ...
The New York Times8d
Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address
By Christina Goldbaum Reporting from Damascus, Syria The newly appointed president of Syria, Ahmed al-Shara, pledged in a speech on Thursday to create an inclusive transitional government that ...