It became known what the new Syrian authorities are demanding from Russia to preserve its military bases. Two of the conditions are unacceptable, the observer writes Pravda.Ru Lyubov Stepushova.
Russia's long-held military presence at Tartus fell into uncertainty after the collapse of the Assad regime last month.
The demand was allegedly raised during the first negotiations between Syrian officials and a Kremlin delegation following Assad's ouster in December. After his overthrow by rebels, Assad fled to Moscow,
It already appears evident that the days of Russia serving as its leading arms supplier have come to an ignominious end.
Two Russian ships docked at Syria’s main Mediterranean port last week, in what appears to be part of a large-scale withdrawal of equipment. The loss of access to the port has left Russia’s navy adrift – not to mention Moscow’s entire Middle East strategy.
Russia has lost a naval base after Syria ended an investment contract with Moscow, asserting its authority over the Tartus port.
Israel is considering sending Soviet and Russian-made weapons captured in Lebanon to Ukraine, with signs transfers may be under way.
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The duel between the Indonesian U-20 national team and Syria in the second match of the Mandiri U-20 Challenge Series 2025 held at the Gelora Delta Stadium, Sidoarjo, Monday night, January 27, 2025, ended with a score of 0-2 for Syria's advantage.
Most Democrats and even some Republicans seemed uneasy with Tulsi Gabbard and her answers to their questions during her confirmation hearing with the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, faced sharp criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike Thursday during a fiery confirmation hearing.
In December, the brutal Assad regime collapsed. The Russian military, which had a significant naval, ground, and air presence in the country, had to pull out its forces as quickly as possible. The pull-out, however, will have long-term consequences on Russia’s ability to project force.