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Moscow
New open-source satellite imagery seems to show large numbers of Russian vehicles, air defense systems and other materiel seemingly being readied to leave Russia’s last two bases in Syria.
Dec. 18
EU
The EU has sent a top diplomat to initiate contacts with the rebel groups that had ousted the Assad regime from Syria and to raise the issue of Russia’s continued military presence in the country.
Dec. 17
HUR
A representative from a Syrian rebel faction said it was in contact with Moscow and that Russia is not currently evacuating its air base, signaling potential future cooperation between the two.
Dec. 16
HUR
Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) said Sunday that water and food shortages have been reported in Moscow’s two remaining Syrian bases and ships currently anchored at sea.
Dec. 16
Russia
The flight also carried members from the diplomatic missions of Belarus, North Korea and Abkhazia.
Dec. 16
Putin
But while Assad left Syria, Russia stood by, plundering what it needed: military bases in the Mediterranean and access to the remaining natural resources.
Dec. 16
War in Ukraine
Zelensky says “Grain from Ukraine” for Syria ensures global food security; Russia wants to keep some bases in Syria; Russian assault in Siversk shows Kremlin forces adapting to Ukrainian tactics.
Dec. 16
Germany
Germany has convicted several Assad government officials under the principle of universal jurisdiction, which allows for trials regardless of where the offences were committed.
Dec. 15
Russia
Despite the withdrawal from certain positions, Russia has maintained communication channels with both the new Syrian authorities and rebel forces.
Dec. 15
Ukraine
Ukrainian President said he had instructed his government to set up supply mechanisms to deliver together with international organizations and partners food to Syria.
Dec. 15
Putin
Assad’s fall, Russia’s humiliation, and the rise of a nominally Islamist power in Syria may have opened a Pandora’s box. The coming months could bring any number of unexpected scenarios.
Dec. 15
Top News
Commentators share their observations and ask what comes next after these shocking findings.
Dec. 14
Russian Armed Forces
Kyiv Post obtained footage of Russia’s evacuation from Syria’s Khmeimim base, showing locals mocking departing troops –highlighting shifting dynamics after Assad’s fall.
Dec. 13
Israel
The US Secretary of State has initiated an unscheduled visit to Jordan and Turkey, where the discussions have focused on how to shape Syria’s future now that Assad is gone.
Dec. 13
Middle East
An analyst claimed the air traffic at Moscow’s air base in Syria showed no hurried departures while asserting that vessels are simply “out to loiter at sea” – but that might not be the full picture.
Dec. 11
Wagner
A BBC Russian Service investigation identified the deaths of 543 Russian regular military and Wagner PMC personnel who served in Moscow’s almost decade-long campaign supporting the Assad regime.
Dec. 11
A representative from a Syrian rebel faction said it was in contact with Moscow and that Russia is not currently evacuating its air base, signaling potential future cooperation between the two.
Dec. 16