Russia expert says Putin’s remark about Syria reveals what he
4 days ago · Former CNN Moscow bureau chief Jill Dougherty says that Vladimir Putin spinning Russia's withdrawal from Syria as a victory could be a preview of how he will frame any possible ceasefire with Ukraine.
Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin
3 days ago · Syria once served three goals for Russia. After Mr. Putin decided to intervene militarily in Syria in 2015, the Russians built an air force base at Hmeimim, near the northern city of Latakia, and ...
Humbled in Syria, Putin Seeks Vindication in Ukraine
Dec 12, 2024 · The downfall of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria has humiliated his main backer, Russia, exposing the limits of the Kremlin’s military power and global influence.
Can Syria Crisis Provide a Lifeline to Ukraine? - Newsweek
Dec 5, 2024 · Surprise rebel attacks in northwestern Syria might well divert some of Russia's attention away from its grinding war in Ukraine, but will the distraction prove big enough to become a lifeline...
Syria News | Today's Latest Stories | Reuters
Dec 9, 2024 · Syria's new rulers have appointed a foreign minister, the official Syrian news agency (SANA) said on Saturday, as they seek to build international relations two weeks after Bashar al-Assad was ousted.
Has Ukraine helped the Syrian rebel offensive in Aleppo?
Dec 2, 2024 · The Syrian rebels' stunning offensive and capture of Aleppo has sparked rumours that Ukraine played a role in helping plan the operation against the Russian-allied Damascus government.
Ukrainian HUR Special Forces Deliver Devastating Strike on …
Jul 31, 2024 · Exclusive footage from Kyiv Post sources shows HUR special forces carrying out a complex strike on a Russian airbase in Syria, destroying military equipment a day after the Putin-Assad meeting.
Syria war updates: Rebels take control of Aleppo, igniting new …
Nov 30, 2024 · Rebels with the group Hay’et Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have seized control of large parts of Aleppo, one of Syria’s largest cities, after a surprise offensive this week. The renewed fighting in Aleppo...
Bogged Down in Ukraine, Russia Pays a Price in Syria
Dec 8, 2024 · But after Mr. Putin invaded Ukraine in 2022, Syria plummeted down the Kremlin’s priority list. Russia’s bases in Syria became known as places where commanders who had failed in Ukraine were put...
With Ukraine a slog and Syria aflame, Russia is worn thin
Dec 5, 2024 · Following the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia had denied plans to withdraw troops from Syria. However, it reportedly moved a number of fighter jets back to their home ports.