The transfer marks the end of an era when Russia played an arguably oversized role in determining which countries could ...

The overthrow of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad means that the Russians will have to withdraw the soldiers and equipment ...

Russian officials have been forced to issue a statement after reports emerged suggesting the wife of ousted Syrian dictator ...

Losing Syrian military bases would hurt the Kremlin’s attempts to project power in the Middle East and Africa.

Two African states are frustrating Moscow's efforts to establish a stronger military presence in the continent following the ...

The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between ...

Russia hasn't mass-evacuated troops and gear from Syria; it's likely waiting the situation out. Analysts say attempts to ...

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The Tartous naval base is its only Mediterranean repair and resupply hub, and Hmeimim is a major staging post for military ...

The Kremlin confirmed on Dec. 11 that longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad had fled to Moscow after rebels took the ...

Acting decisively now can undermine Russia’s and Iran’s positions in the Middle East and strengthen U.S. and European ...

Russia is nearing an agreement with Syria’s new leadership to keep two vital military bases in the Middle East state, a key ...