Syria, Russia and Israel

Russia gambles to keep military bases in post-Assad Syria
For years, soldiers from Russia's Hmeimim Air Base in Syria roamed freely through coastal cities. War planes flew from the complex to bombard Islamist rebels fighting Bashar al-Assad's repressive regime.
Israel wants US to keep Syria 'weak' by allowing Russian bases, sources tell Reuters
Israel works to counter Turkey's growing influence in Syria by lobbying the United States to keep it weak and decentralised, including by letting Russia keep its military bases in the country, Reuters reported on Feb.
Israel lobbies US to keep Russian bases in a ‘weak’ Syria, sources say
To contain Turkey, Israeli officials have sought to persuade US officials that Russia should keep its Mediterranean naval base in Syria's Tartus province and its Hmeimim air base in Latakia province, the sources said.
Exclusive: Israel lobbies US to keep Russian bases in a 'weak' Syria, sources say
Finance ministers and central bankers from the G20 top economies gather in South Africa on Wednesday and Thursday, for a meeting marred by the absence or curtailed attendance of key members and disputes over the main issues of climate, debt and inequality.
Power Struggle: How Israel’s Lobbying Keeps Syria Weak Amid Turkey’s Growing Influence
Israel is actively pressuring the United States to maintain Russian military bases in Syria. This request is part of a larger strategy to keep Syria weak and prevent Turkey from increasing its influence in the region.
No Hamas or PIJ presence in Syria, Damascus-based source claims
The source added that such an allegation is a lie made up by Israel "to cover up its plans regarding Syria after the fall of the Assad regime."
Israel urges US to allow Russian bases in Syria
Israel is lobbying the US to maintain Syria's weakness and Russian military bases in response to Turkey's growing influence in the region. This move is aimed at preventing a security threat to Israel from Islamist forces backed by Ankara,
The National Interest5h
Russia’s Libya Push Should Alarm The U.S. And Europe
Russia views Libya as an anchor for further entrenchment in the Sahel, where Western disengagement and weakened governments create openings. From oil in Libya to gold in Sudan to uranium in Niger, ...
Russia plans high-level contacts with Syria in near future, Lavrov says
Russia is planning to hold high-level contacts with Syria in the near future, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on ...
The Media Line13d
Al-Sharaa and Putin Hold First Talks as Syria and Russia Reassess Ties
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa held his first direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week in a ...
Al-Monitor on MSN16h
‘Where’s the gold?’: How the Al-Assads sucked Syria dry, left hidden fortunes and a toxic legacy
From a Bond villain lair in the rugged heights overlooking Damascus, the all-seeing eye of a notorious Syrian military unit ...
Mystery Drones Swarm Russia's Middle East Air Base
Unidentified drones have been spotted above the Khmeimim air base; a military blogger has theorized the Syrian government is ...
The Media Line13d
First Direct Contact Between al-Sharaa and Putin: Syria’s New Leadership and Russia Navigate Tense Post-Assad Relations
Although this was the first direct conversation between Putin and al-Sharaa, the interim Syrian leader had previously engaged ...
Al-Monitor9d
Following Syria losses, Russia seeks to double down on Africa presence
Russia has been expanding its influence in Africa by securing a naval base in Sudan and increasing its military presence in ...
Foreign Affairs14h
How Big Is Russia’s Appetite for Upheaval?
But even in a relatively permissive environment, Russia’s appetite for global upheaval has limits. New bursts of conflict ...