Russia's influence in Africa may weaken after Assad's fall
Russia fears for its bases in Syria and elsewhere after the ousting of dictator Bashar Assad, a Kremlin ally.Following the ...
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Russia faces setbacks moving troops from Syria to Libya - Defense Intelligence
Russia continues to evacuate its military contingent from Syria to Libya. However, the Russians have encountered another ...
A top Iranian general said Russia was actually bombing the empty desert while saying it was attacking Syrian rebels
Behrouz Esbati said he partially blamed Russia for the fall of Assad's government, in a rare break from Iran's official line ...
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Spike in Russian flights from Syria to Libyan desert base as Moscow eyes new Mediterranean hub
Earlier this month, US and Western officials told CNN that Russia had begun withdrawing a large amount of military equipment ...
A senior Assad aide said a 'trick' by Putin contributed to Syria's collapse
An Assad official claims Putin betrayed his ally by promising support that never came.
Russia Eyes Libya To Replace Syria As Africa Launchpad
The fall of Russian ally Bashar al-Assad in Syria has disrupted the Kremlin's strategy not only for the Mediterranean but also for Africa, pushing it to focus on Libya as a potential foothold, experts ...
In Syria, the US can help rebuild while supplanting Russian influence
Washington needs a plan to create conditions for future U.S. investment to stabilize Syria — and to make sure Russia doesn’t ...
Russia’s fight for Syria isn’t over
The Khmeimim airbase in Latakia has been a lifeline for Russia’s expanding influence in Africa, from Libya to several ...
Has Assad Been Poisoned in Russia? What We Know
A Russian Telegram channel has claimed that Bashar al Assad may have been poisoned, sparking online speculation about the ...
Iran Was ‘Defeated Very Badly’ in Syria, a Top General Admits
For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in Syria. But an important general has offered a ...
Syria's new ruler pledges long-term strategic ties with Lebanon
Syria's new leader Ahmad Sharaa called on Lebanon Saturday to forget about the past "negative" relations resulting from ...
Syria gradually gravitates Westward: Russia, Iran left to grapple with who's the biggest looser
After Assad's regime was toppled in Syria, Iran and Russia seem to have suffered the biggest setback. Moscow and Tehran see ...