Syria, Russia

Exclusive: Russia pulling back but not out of Syria, sources say
The Tartous naval base is its only Mediterranean repair and resupply hub, and Hmeimim is a major staging post for military and mercenary activity in Africa.
Images Suggest Russia Is Packing Up Equipment in Syria
Satellite images reveal military movements that could be a possible prelude to Moscow’s withdrawal. An American found in Damascus this week was handed over to U.S. forces.
If Russia tried to withdraw from Syria, it'd be 'obvious,' a senior analyst says
Russia hasn't mass-evacuated troops and gear from Syria; it's likely waiting the situation out. Analysts say attempts to withdraw would be obvious.
Russia packs up military assets in Syria; future of bases unclear
Russia used the air base in Hmeimim and naval base at Tartus to support Bashar al-Assad in Syria’s 13-year civil war. But now, Assad is gone.
Russia ‘not leaving’ two main bases in Syria
Russia is pulling back its military from northern Syria and posts in the Alawite Mountains but is not leaving its two main bases, four Syrian officials told Reuters.
VOA Russian: Will Russia lose its military bases in Syria?
Two Russian military bases in Syria are crucial for Moscow's presence in the Mediterranean Sea and in Africa. VOA Russian speaks to a range of U.S. experts and officials to see if Russia has any chance of keeping its Syrian bases following the fall of its ally,
Russian military base in Syria bustling as forces pull back
Increased activity has been observed at the Russia's air base in the Syrian port city of Latakia on Saturday (December 14) amid reports Russia is pulling back its military presence. Rachel Graham has more.
Russia prepares to withdraw troops from destabilised Syria
Russian soldiers are likely preparing to evacuate their military bases in Syria, according to satellite data from Maxar Technologies. American company Maxar Technologies, specialising in satellite photography,
Syria: Russian Military Convoys Withdraw from Syria's Hasya Area
Russian military convoys have reportedly left the Hasya area in central Syria, relocating toward the nearby city of Homs.
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Russia Pulling Back But Not Out Of Syria After Assad's Fall: Report
Russia is pulling back its military from the front lines in northern Syria, Syrian officials told Reuters Russia is ...
Live Briefing: Russia packing up military equipment in Syria, satellite imagery shows
Several high-level visits come as Syrian rebel groups try to establish a new government in the wake of the collapse of the ...
Russia ‘close to agreeing deal with Syria rebels to keep military bases’
Russia is reportedly close to securing a deal with the new Syrian leadership that would secure the future of its military ...
‘A major withdrawal’: Retired lieutenant general on Russia’s exit from Syria
Retired lieutenant general Mark Hertling weighs in on Russia’s withdrawal from Syria with CNN’s Erin Burnett.
Russia Nears Deal With New Syria Leaders to Keep Army Bases
Russia is nearing an agreement with Syria’s new leadership to keep two vital military bases in the Middle East state, a key ...
Map Shows Syria's Critical Role for Russia's Africa Operations
Russia potentially losing bases in Syria would significantly affect Russia's ability to operate in Africa, said the ISW think ...
Here's what we're seeing Russia's warships and aircraft doing in new satellite images of Syria amid regime change
The sudden collapse of the Assad government has raised questions about the future of Russia's military footprint in Syria.
Syria Could Be the Beginning of the End of Russia’s Imperial Ambitions
Our columnists write how the house of cards that Vladimir Putin has so carefully stacked is folding before our eyes ...