Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin
5 days ago · Syria once served three goals for Russia. After Mr. Putin decided to intervene militarily in Syria in 2015, the Russians built an air force base at Hmeimim, near the northern city of Latakia, and ...
Russian military has begun large-scale withdrawal from Syria, US …
Dec 16, 2024 · 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...
The Syria Fiasco As Seen From Moscow - Carnegie Endowment for ...
2 days ago · Russia’s presence in Syria provided it with many advantages. First, the success of its military operations in 2015–2024 and its footprint on Syrian territory cemented Russia’s great-power status, which had two stated pillars: success in the fight against international terrorism and the presence of military bases in the “far abroad,” beyond the …
Russian involvement in the Syrian civil war - Wikipedia
Russia supported the administration of former President Bashar al-Assad of Syria from the onset of the Syrian conflict in 2011: politically, with military aid, and (from September 2015 to December 2024) with direct military involvement.
Russian presence in Syria remains. But it's unclear for how long
Dec 16, 2024 · Russian forces have pulled out of some areas of Syria. Russian forces and military vehicles were seen withdrawing from southern Syria on Friday toward their primary base in the city of Latakia.
Russian intervention in the Syrian civil war - Wikipedia
On 30 September 2015, Russia launched a military intervention in Syria after a request by the government of Bashar al-Assad for military support in its fight against the Syrian opposition and Islamic State (IS) in the Syrian civil war. [142][143] The intervention was kick-started by extensive air strikes across Syria, focused on attacking opposi...
Exclusive: Russia pulling back but not out of Syria, sources say
Dec 14, 2024 · The Kremlin has said Russia is in discussions with the new rulers of Syria over the bases. Russia's defence ministry did not respond to a request for comment on Reuters reporting.
Images Suggest Russia Is Packing Up Equipment in Syria
Dec 13, 2024 · Russian forces appeared to be packing up some military equipment at one of its most critical bases in Syria on Friday, in what could be a prelude to Moscow’s military withdrawal from the...
Syria's Assad is in Russia, Putin's deputy foreign minister confirms …
Dec 10, 2024 · Russia is providing sanctuary to Bashar al-Assad, having transported the former Syrian leader there “in the most secure way possible” after the swift collapse of his regime, Russia’s deputy ...
Assad Arrives in Russia After Fleeing Syria, Russian Media Says
Dec 9, 2024 · President Bashar al-Assad of Syria arrived in Russia on Sunday evening after fleeing his country, according to Russian state media and two Iranian officials. It was a stunning fall for...