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 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...
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. [148][149] The intervention was kick-started by extensive air strikes across Syria, focused on attacking opposi...
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.
Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin
Dec 20, 2024 · For decades, Russia has been trying to rebuild its influence in the Middle East. But after the rapid collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, the Kremlin is scrambling to salvage whatever it can.
Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after …
Dec 20, 2024 · 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.
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.
Russia: Assad’s fall is huge blow for Putin, highlighting ... - CNN
Dec 9, 2024 · Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with then Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia on July 24, 2024. The world now knows the colors of Syrian dictator...
Russia–Syria relations - Wikipedia
Russia–Syria relations (Russian: Российско-сирийские отношения; Arabic: العلاقات الروسية السورية) are the bilateral relations between Russia and Syria. Russia has an embassy in Damascus and Syria has an embassy in Moscow.
Why Syria Matters to the Kremlin
Dec 3, 2024 · This explains why Russia continues to invest in Syria even as it fights a costly war in Ukraine.