Russia, seeking to keep bases in Syria, says it held 'frank' talks with new leader
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Russia, seeking to keep bases in Syria, says it held 'frank' talks with new leader

The Hindu  

Russia said on Wednesday it had held "frank" discussions with Syria's new de facto leader as it tries to retain its two military bases in the country, but it declined to comment on what he was demanding in return. Syrian news agency Sana said Damascus also wanted Russia, which backed Mr. Assad in the country's civil war, to rebuild trust through "concrete measures such as compensation, reconstruction and recovery". Russia, whose troops and air force backed Mr. Assad for years against Syrian rebels, is seeking to retain its naval base in Tartous and Hmeimim air base near the port city of Latakia. The new Syrian administration said after Tuesday's talks with a Russian delegation headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov that it had "stressed that restoring relations must address past mistakes, respect the will of the Syrian people and serve their interests".

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Russia woos Syria with trade offer to keep its military bases as US withdraws from West Asia: Report
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Russia woos Syria with trade offer to keep its military bases as US withdraws from West Asia: Report

Firstpost  

As US President Donald Trump has stopped the opposition to Russia and Syria’s new regime is eager to expand its footprint, Russia is wooing the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s regime of Ahmed al-Sharaa with economic and trade offers to retain strategic footholds in the country As the United States is withdrawing from the world stage, Russia is wooing the new Syrian …

Russia is chasing a deal to keep its military bases in Syria
3 weeks ago

Russia is chasing a deal to keep its military bases in Syria

Live Mint  

Days before the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, Russia said the Syrian rebels advancing on Damascus were terrorists. The bases Russia built along Syria’s coast enabled it to project power into the Mediterranean and Africa as well as hammering rebel targets, including positions held by Syria’s new rulers, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. The tentative relationship between Russia and Syria’s new leaders …

Putin has a ‘constructive’ conversation in first call with Syria’s new leader, Kremlin says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Putin has a ‘constructive’ conversation in first call with Syria’s new leader, Kremlin says

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday spoke to Syria’s new leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such top-level contact since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad. The Kremlin said the “constructive and business-like” conversation touched upon “acute issues of practical cooperation in trade and economic, education and other spheres,” adding that the leaders agreed to continue contacts …

Syria’s leader, Russia’s Putin make first contact since al-Assad’s fall
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syria’s leader, Russia’s Putin make first contact since al-Assad’s fall

Al Jazeera  

Moscow helped keep Bashar al-Assad in power when it intervened militarily in Syria’s war in 2015, launching devastating strikes on rebel-held areas. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has spoken to Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such top-level contact since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Rebels led by al-Sharaa’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group ousted Moscow’s close ally …

Russia tight-lipped on Syrian demand of al-Assad for military bases
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Russia tight-lipped on Syrian demand of al-Assad for military bases

Al Jazeera  

Russia has declined to comment on reports that Syria has demanded the return of Bashar al-Assad in return for allowing Moscow to maintain its military bases in the Middle Eastern country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow said on Wednesday that the delegation led by President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy on the Middle East and Africa, Deputy Foreign Minister …

Russian government delegation makes first official visit to Syria since Assad’s fall
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Russian government delegation makes first official visit to Syria since Assad’s fall

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — A delegation of Russian officials arrived in Damascus on Tuesday for the first such visit to Syria since the fall of former President Bashar Assad. The delegation included Russian deputy foreign minister Mikhail Bogdanov and the Russian president’s special envoy for Syria, Alexander Lavrentyev, Russia’s RIA Novosti reported. There was no official comment from Syria’s interim government, …

Russian diplomats make first visit to Syria since al-Assad’s removal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Russian diplomats make first visit to Syria since al-Assad’s removal

Al Jazeera  

The visit comes as Moscow seeks to secure the fate of two military bases in Syria. A delegation of Russian officials has arrived in Damascus on the first such visit since Syria’s longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad was toppled by opposition fighters. The delegation includes Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov and Alexander Lavrentyev, the Russian president’s special envoy for Syria, …

Syria gradually gravitates Westward: Russia, Iran left to grapple with who's the biggest looser
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Syria gradually gravitates Westward: Russia, Iran left to grapple with who's the biggest looser

India TV News  

After former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power, the current regime in the Middle-Eastern country headed by de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa is slowly moving away from Russian and Iranian spheres of influence. Ukraine's growing proximity to Syria Giving further impetus to Zelenskyy's assertion, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said he hopes, "that a new Syria would become a …

Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall
3 months, 1 week ago

Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall

Associated Press  

The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The Assad regime’s demise opens another chapter in the complex relationship between Putin and Erdogan, with wide-ranging implications not just …

Putin breaks silence on Syria crisis: 'Haven't met Assad since granting him asylum in Moscow'
3 months, 1 week ago

Putin breaks silence on Syria crisis: 'Haven't met Assad since granting him asylum in Moscow'

India TV News  

Moscow: They want to present everything happening in Syria as some kind of failure for Russia but that is not the case, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. He denied that the ouster of key ally Bashar Assad in Syria had hurt Moscow’s prestige, as he took questions at his annual news conference and call-in show Thursday. "In general, …

Did Assad make a secret deal with Israel for a safe passage to Moscow?
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3 months, 1 week ago

Did Assad make a secret deal with Israel for a safe passage to Moscow?

India Today  

In a tale of desperation and deceit, Bashar al-Assad, once the powerful dictator of Syria, stands accused of betraying his own country to secure his survival. Cornered and facing imminent defeat, Assad allegedly sold out Syria’s most vital military secrets to its sworn enemy, Israel, in exchange for a safe passage out of the country. Desperate to escape the consequences …

Russian presence in Syria remains. But it's unclear for how long
3 months, 1 week ago

Russian presence in Syria remains. But it's unclear for how long

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In 2017, Assad’s government signed a deal with Russia …

Syria's ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him
3 months, 1 week ago

Syria's ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS — 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. AP AUDIO: Syria’s ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports …

’Wanted to keep fighting but Russia…’: Assad denies ’planned’ departure from Syria in first comments since ouster
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

’Wanted to keep fighting but Russia…’: Assad denies ’planned’ departure from Syria in first comments since ouster

Live Mint  

The Syrian government fell to rebel militants on December 8 — with President Bashar al-Assad ‘escaping’ in a Russian plane. The ousted leader however insisted on Monday that he had planned to continue fighting but was evacuated by Moscow. The remarks — his first since the fall of Damascus — were shared via the Syrian Presidency Telegram channel and also …

In first statement since his ouster, Assad denies 'planned' departure from Syria
3 months, 1 week ago

In first statement since his ouster, Assad denies 'planned' departure from Syria

Firstpost  

In first statement since his ouster, Bashar al-Assad on Monday said his departure from Syria was not planned and that Moscow requested his evacuation from a military base that was under attack In first statement since his ouster, Bashar al-Assad on Monday said his departure from Syria was not planned and that Moscow requested his evacuation from a military base …

With Assad gone, Russia withdraws from Syrian military bases & changes tone for new rulers
3 months, 1 week ago

With Assad gone, Russia withdraws from Syrian military bases & changes tone for new rulers

Firstpost  

Satellite imagery and videos from the ground appear to show that Russia is thinning its military presence in two military bases in western Syria and withdrawing personnel and equipment from the rest of the country This handout satellite image released by Maxar Technologies on Friday shows an Antonov An-124 heavy transport aircraft preparing to load equipment at Khmeimim airbase in …

Never considered resigning or fleeing Syria: Assad's first remarks from Russia
3 months, 1 week ago

Never considered resigning or fleeing Syria: Assad's first remarks from Russia

India Today  

Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday issued his first statement since the dramatic fall of his regime last week, asserting that "asylum was never an option, but Russia evacuated him due to drone attacks in Damascus", according to news agency AFP. On the contrary, I remained in Damascus, carrying out my duties until the early hours of Sunday 8th …

Russian military has begun large-scale withdrawal from Syria, US and Western officials say
3 months, 1 week ago

Russian military has begun large-scale withdrawal from Syria, US and Western officials say

CNN  

CNN — 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 western official familiar with the intelligence. US and western intelligence suggests that Russian officials have been trying to determine whether Hayat Tahrir al Sham, the main rebel group …

Syria’s ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him
3 months, 1 week ago

Syria’s ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him

LA Times  

Syrian Civil Defense members, known as the White Helmets, carry one of several bodies that were found near a road linking to the airport in Damascus. “The only course of action was to continue fighting against the terrorist onslaught.” In Damascus, residents dismissed Assda’s comments and some said he had abandoned Syria’s people long ago. The spokesman for the transitional …

Assad's first statement after his dramatic ouster: 'No plans to leave Syria, wanted to fight but Russians...'
3 months, 1 week ago

Assad's first statement after his dramatic ouster: 'No plans to leave Syria, wanted to fight but Russians...'

India TV News  

In his first comments since he was overthrown by insurgent groups, former Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad says that he had no plans to leave the country after the fall of Damascus a week ago. On his Facebook page, Assad said in a statement that he left Damascus on the morning of December 8, hours after insurgent groups attacked the national …

Assad says he had no plans to leave Syria but was evacuated by Russians
3 months, 1 week ago

Assad says he had no plans to leave Syria but was evacuated by Russians

New Indian Express  

Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad says he had no plans to leave the country after the fall of Damascus a week ago but the Russian military evacuated him after their base in western Syria came under attack. Assad said that after the Russian base came under attack by drones, the Russians decided to move him on the night of Dec. …

Vladimir Putin let Bashar al-Assad's regime fall in Syria. He was already cultivating new relationships in the region
3 months, 1 week ago

Vladimir Putin let Bashar al-Assad's regime fall in Syria. He was already cultivating new relationships in the region

ABC  

Just 12 hours before the fall of Damascus, Russia, Iran and Türkiye met on the sidelines of the Doha Forum. Putin could have sent more firepower — but he didn't There's no doubt the toppling of the Assad regime significantly weakens Vladimir Putin's Middle East power. Agreeing with the rebel HTS forces to let the Assad regime fall quickly, as …

Russia and Assad | Why did Kremlin back the Syrian autocrat and what does his fall mean
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia and Assad | Why did Kremlin back the Syrian autocrat and what does his fall mean

The Hindu  

Story so far: Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was granted asylum by Moscow on Monday, mere hours after Syrian rebels overthrew his 24-year regime. Here’s a look at Russian backing of Assad regime and what his fall means Historic ties Russia and Syria established diplomatic relations in 1944 and Moscow has backed the country’s independence from French colonial in 1946. …

Assad ally Russia in touch with Syrian rebels, aims to maintain its naval and air bases
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Assad ally Russia in touch with Syrian rebels, aims to maintain its naval and air bases

Firstpost  

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said contacts with HTS, the most powerful force in the country after the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, were “proceeding in constructive fashion” Russian President Vladimir Putin and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu watch servicemen passing by as they visit the Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province, Syria December 11, 2017. Reuters Russia has established …

Russia Nears Deal With New Syria Leaders to Keep Army Bases
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia Nears Deal With New Syria Leaders to Keep Army Bases

Live Mint  

Russia is nearing an agreement with Syria’s new leadership to keep two vital military bases in the Middle East state, a key objective of the Kremlin after the fall of its ally Bashar al-Assad. Putin’s Syria Setback Threatens Key Russian Military Bases Moscow has established contact with HTS in Damascus and hopes the group “will honor promises” to keep foreign …

How Putin’s intelligence agents convinced Assad to flee Syria
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

How Putin’s intelligence agents convinced Assad to flee Syria

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russian intelligence agents persuaded Bashar …

Assad allies Russia, Iran target US, Israel over HTS takeover of Syria
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Assad allies Russia, Iran target US, Israel over HTS takeover of Syria

Firstpost  

Iran and Russia condemned the US and Israel for toppling Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, with Iran accusing them of orchestrating the conflict and Russia blaming Israel for strikes on Syria and actions in the Golan Heights buffer zone Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visit the Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province, Syria, on December 11, …

Russia transported Assad in ‘most secured way’: Deputy FM Sergei Ryabkov
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia transported Assad in ‘most secured way’: Deputy FM Sergei Ryabkov

The Hindu  

Russia transported Bashar al-Assad, who was ousted as Syria's president by a lightning rebel offensive, very securely to Russia, the country's deputy foreign minister, Sergei Ryabkov, told NBC News in an interview aired on Tuesday. "He is secured, and it shows that Russia acts as required in such an extraordinary situation," Mr. Ryabkov told NBC, according to a transcript on …

Senior Russian official confirms Assad in Russia: NBC
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Senior Russian official confirms Assad in Russia: NBC

Hindustan Times  

A senior Russian official told US broadcaster NBC on Tuesday that deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad is being hosted in Russia, giving Moscow's first public confirmation of his whereabouts. Moscow had long backed ousted President Bashar Assad's government in Syria's civil war. Assad was transported to Russia "in the most secure way possible" amid the sudden collapse of his regime …

With Assad gone, Russia's military bases face an uncertain future
3 months, 2 weeks ago

With Assad gone, Russia's military bases face an uncertain future

Firstpost  

As Syrian opposition forces control the cities in which Russian military bases are located, the future of Russian military presence in Syria is uncertain A Syrian opposition forces' rocket launcher firing against President Bashar al-Assad's regime forces on the outskirts of the city of Hama, Syria, on Wednesday. Syrian opposition controls areas around Russian bases Russia has at least two …

Assad Resurfaces in Moscow After Syrian Regime Swept Away
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Assad Resurfaces in Moscow After Syrian Regime Swept Away

Live Mint  

-- Syria’s Bashar al-Assad has landed in Moscow after Islamist-led forces entered the capital and ended more than half-a-century of his family’s rule. According to a Kremlin official familiar with the situation, he has arrived in the Russian capital and TASS state media reported he and his family were granted asylum. As rebels seized Damascus and looted Assad’s private residence …

Syria's Bashar al-Assad granted asylum in Russia after deal on military bases
Top News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Syria's Bashar al-Assad granted asylum in Russia after deal on military bases

Firstpost  

Syria’s former President Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow with his family after Russia granted them asylum on humanitarian grounds, a Kremlin source told Russian news agencies on Sunday, and a deal has been done to ensure the safety of Russian military bases Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visit the Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province, Syria, …

Russia grants political asylum to ex-Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, says Kremlin
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia grants political asylum to ex-Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, says Kremlin

Hindustan Times  

Russia on Monday said it has granted political asylum to exiled former Syrian president Bashar al Assad, AP reported. Kremlin's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russian president Vladimir Putin decided to offer asylum to Assad, who resigned and fled Syria on Sunday after rebels ended his rule. Assad's regime ended 11 days after rebels carried out a surprise attack, more …

Why fall of Bashar-al Assad in Syria threatens Russia across the Mediterranean, Africa and beyond
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Why fall of Bashar-al Assad in Syria threatens Russia across the Mediterranean, Africa and beyond

Firstpost  

The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria poses a significant threat to Russia’s influence in key regions like the Mediterranean and Africa jeopardising its military footholds, alliances and long-term strategic objectives. This could weaken Russia’s influence not only in Syria but also in the Mediterranean, North Africa and Central Africa, regions where it has worked hard to grow its …

Tens of thousands of Syrian refugees who fled Assad's regime return
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tens of thousands of Syrian refugees who fled Assad's regime return

Daily Mail  

Thousands of Syrians tried to begin the long journey back to their homes yesterday after the end of 13 years of civil war, with huge queues forming to get into the country. Assad's downfall spells uncertainty for the millions of refugees estimated to have fled Syria since the brutal civil war began 14 years ago, experts have said. However experts …

Assad is in Moscow, given asylum
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Assad is in Moscow, given asylum

Deccan Chronicle  

Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad fled to Moscow on Sunday, Russian media reported, hours after a stunning rebel advance took over the capital of Damascus and ended the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule.The Russian agencies, Tass and RIA, cited an unidentified Kremlin source on Assad and his family being given asylum in Moscow, his longtime ally and protector. …

Kremlin refuses to confirm President Assad's 'whereabouts' in Russia
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kremlin refuses to confirm President Assad's 'whereabouts' in Russia

New Indian Express  

MOSCOW: The Kremlin declined on Monday to confirm reports that toppled Syrian president Bashar al-Assad had fled to Moscow, adding that it was "surprised" by the rebel takeover. "As for Mr Assad's whereabouts, I've got nothing to tell you," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists. A Kremlin source told Russian news agencies on Sunday that Assad and his family were …

Russia gave asylum to deposed Syrian President al-Assad, Kremlin confirms
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia gave asylum to deposed Syrian President al-Assad, Kremlin confirms

Al Jazeera  

The decision to grant asylum to Bashar al-Assad comes amid concerns over Russian military bases in Syria. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has confirmed that removed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was given asylum in Russia as he fled a lightning advance by opposition forces, saying the decision was made personally by President Vladimir Putin. Al-Assad was allegedly evacuated by a Russian …

Assad flees to Russia as rule over Syria ends
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Assad flees to Russia as rule over Syria ends

ABC  

Sabra Lane: Good morning. Sabra Lane: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered Israeli troops into the buffer zone between Syria and Israeli-occupied territory, claiming he's concerned the chaos in Syria could threaten Israel. Jane Norman: And that presents risk, he says, when 90 per cent of the nation's coal-fired power stations are on track to exit the grid within 10 …

Syrian ousted President Assad and Family In Moscow
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Syrian ousted President Assad and Family In Moscow

The Hindu  

Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad fled to Moscow and received asylum from his longtime ally, Russian media said Sunday, hours after a stunning rebel advance seized control of Damascus and ended his family’s 50 years of iron rule. FOLLOW MORE: Syria war LIVE updates: Jubilation and gunfire on streets of Syria, as Assad flees marking end of family’s half-century rule …

Syria war – latest: Assad regime toppled as rebel fighters seize control of Damascus
Top News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Syria war – latest: Assad regime toppled as rebel fighters seize control of Damascus

The Independent  

✕ Close Syrian insurgents reportedly reach suburbs of Damascus For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

'Good news': World leaders respond to Syrian President's ouster. Check reactions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Good news': World leaders respond to Syrian President's ouster. Check reactions

India Today  

Syrian rebels declared President Bashar al-Assad's ouster on Sunday after seizing Damascus, forcing him to flee the country and bringing an end to his family’s decades-long rule. Germany German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed Assad's removal, calling it "good news" for Syria. "Syrians will have to cope with a full-scale civil war alone," Deputy Chairman of Russia's Upper House of Parliament …

Syria’s deposed former leader al-Assad in Moscow: Russian media
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Syria’s deposed former leader al-Assad in Moscow: Russian media

Al Jazeera  

Syria’s ousted President Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Russia after being granted asylum by Russian authorities, Russian news agencies reported, citing a Kremlin source. “Right now we see that a number of sources, including the BBC’s Russian service, for instance, have reported that al-Assad could possibly have been evacuated by a Russian plane from a Russian air …

Analysis: Assad was a brutal dictator. Will Syria’s new leaders be any better?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: Assad was a brutal dictator. Will Syria’s new leaders be any better?

LA Times  

Abu Mohammed al-Golani speaks at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria, on Sunday. It deals a major setback to Assad’s allies Iran and Russia while boosting Turkey, which backed the HTS and will probably be Washington’s main conduit to Syria’s new leaders. After 24 hours monitoring what the White House called the “extraordinary” developments in Syria, Biden convened his National …

Has Bashar al-Assad's plane crashed? Speculation mounts as flight vanishes mysteriously; Russia says he escaped
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Has Bashar al-Assad's plane crashed? Speculation mounts as flight vanishes mysteriously; Russia says he escaped

New Indian Express  

Uncertainty surrounds the fate of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad following reports that a plane he was allegedly aboard may have crashed or been shot down while attempting to flee Damascus. Open-source data from Flightradar24.com tracked a Syrian Air Ilyushin Il-76T departing Damascus airport as rebels gained control of the capital. Meanwhile, Russia announced that Assad had resigned following discussions with …

Where is Assad? Russia solves the mystery of the Syrian dictator’s escape
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Where is Assad? Russia solves the mystery of the Syrian dictator’s escape

CNN  

CNN — As many in Syria celebrated the end of the long rule of Bashar al-Assad, rumors swirled about his whereabouts. Assad and his family arrived in Moscow after being granted asylum in Russia for what state media explained as “humanitarian reasons,” an official source in Russia told CNN on Sunday night. “We have nothing to say about Mr. Assad’s …

Where is Assad? Russia solves the mystery of the Syrian dictator’s escape
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Where is Assad? Russia solves the mystery of the Syrian dictator’s escape

CNN  

CNN — As many in Syria celebrated the end of the long rule of Bashar al-Assad, rumors swirled about his whereabouts. Assad and his family arrived in Moscow after being granted asylum in Russia for what state media explained as “humanitarian reasons,” an official source in Russia told CNN on Sunday night. “We have nothing to say about Mr. Assad’s …

Syria crisis: Assad left country, gave orders to transfer power peacefully, claims Russia
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Syria crisis: Assad left country, gave orders to transfer power peacefully, claims Russia

India TV News  

Syria crisis: The Russian Foreign Ministry on Sunday said that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had left Syria after negotiations with rebel groups, and gave 'instructions' to 'transfer power peacefully'. The ministry said that Moscow had not directly participated in these talks and expressed extreme concern over the "dramatic events" unfolding in Syria. 'Assad has decided to leave presidency, left country' …

Russia, Syria, Turkey and Iran hold high-level talks in Moscow
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia, Syria, Turkey and Iran hold high-level talks in Moscow

Al Jazeera  

The talks are taking place as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad mends ties with regional powers after more than a decade of isolation. The foreign ministers of Russia, Syria, Turkey and Iran have met in Moscow for high-level talks on rebuilding ties between Ankara and Damascus after years of animosity during Syria’s war. Syria’s Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad was quoted as …

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