Syria, Israel and Russia

Russia gambles to keep military bases in post-Assad Syria
For years, soldiers from Russia's Hmeimim Air Base in Syria roamed freely through coastal cities. War planes flew from the complex to bombard Islamist rebels fighting Bashar al-Assad's repressive regime.
Israel wants US to keep Syria 'weak' by allowing Russian bases, sources tell Reuters
Israel works to counter Turkey's growing influence in Syria by lobbying the United States to keep it weak and decentralised, including by letting Russia keep its military bases in the country, Reuters reported on Feb.
Power Struggle: How Israel’s Lobbying Keeps Syria Weak Amid Turkey’s Growing Influence
Israel is actively pressuring the United States to maintain Russian military bases in Syria. This request is part of a larger strategy to keep Syria weak and prevent Turkey from increasing its influence in the region.
No Hamas or PIJ presence in Syria, Damascus-based source claims
The source added that such an allegation is a lie made up by Israel "to cover up its plans regarding Syria after the fall of the Assad regime."
Israel urges US to allow Russian bases in Syria
Israel is lobbying the US to maintain Syria's weakness and Russian military bases in response to Turkey's growing influence in the region. This move is aimed at preventing a security threat to Israel from Islamist forces backed by Ankara,
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'It was a mafia': Details emerge on how Bashar al-Assad family sucked Syria dry
From a Bond villain lair in the rugged heights overlooking Damascus, the all-seeing eye of a notorious Syrian military unit ...
Russia plans high-level contacts with Syria in near future, Lavrov says
Russia is planning to hold high-level contacts with Syria in the near future, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on ...
The Media Line12d
Al-Sharaa and Putin Hold First Talks as Syria and Russia Reassess Ties
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa held his first direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week in a ...
Al-Monitor9d
Following Syria losses, Russia seeks to double down on Africa presence
Russia has been expanding its influence in Africa by securing a naval base in Sudan and increasing its military presence in ...
Daily Sabah6d
Türkiye, Russia agree separatist movements in Syria must end
Türkiye and Russia share a similar view regarding putting an end to separatist movements in Syria, Foreign Minister Hakan ...
The Media Line12d
First Direct Contact Between al-Sharaa and Putin: Syria’s New Leadership and Russia Navigate Tense Post-Assad Relations
Although this was the first direct conversation between Putin and al-Sharaa, the interim Syrian leader had previously engaged ...
Al-Monitor13d
In first since regime fall, Syria’s Asma al-Assad breaks silence: What to know
In a series of posts on an X account attributed to her, Syria’s former first lady Asma al-Assad wished the Syrian people ...
Mystery Drones Swarm Russia's Middle East Air Base
Unidentified drones have been spotted above the Khmeimim air base; a military blogger has theorized the Syrian government is ...
Turkish and British officials to discuss post-Assad Syria in Ankara talks
Turkish and British officials will discuss Syria's future during a meeting in Ankara on Monday, with security, sanctions and ...