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.
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 involvement in the Syrian civil war - Wikipedia
Russia supported the Ba'athist administration of former resident 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.
Russia, Seeking to Salvage Military Bases, Goes Hat in Hand to Syria
1 day ago · The arrival of the first top Russian diplomat in Damascus since Bashar al-Assad’s fall kicks off negotiations over the fate of Moscow’s bases in Syria. By Paul Sonne and Christina Goldbaum ...
Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin
Dec 20, 2024 · President Vladimir V. Putin sought to spin events in Syria as a success for Russia, which provided crucial military support for President Bashar al-Assad during the country’s long and...
Syrians eye future without Russia, but Moscow still hopes to stay
Jan 13, 2025 · For Ahmed Taha, Russia is an enemy — but he understands that Syria's interim leaders want to think strategically about foreign policy For years Russia and Syria were key partners - Moscow gained ...
Syria: Which countries have been involved in the war and why?
Dec 10, 2024 · Russia already had a decades-long relationship with the Assad government, and had military bases there before the civil war. Russian President Vladimir Putin used his country's presence in...
Syria's civil war reignites in dramatic fashion as Russia joins ...
Dec 2, 2024 · The Syrian military and its ally Russia conducted deadly joint air raids Monday on areas that Islamist-led rebels seized control of over the weekend. The strikes were a response to a lightning...
Russian Envoys Arrive in Syria for First Time Since al-Assad Fell
5 days ago · Russia’s deputy foreign minister and a special envoy arrived in Damascus. Theirs was the first such visit since President Bashar al-Assad fled the country, according to Russian state news.
Syria's New Government Leaves Russia's Navy Adrift
6 days ago · 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 ...