Syria, Russia

Russia could lose key military bases in post-Assad Syria. Here are 3 potential scenarios for its presence.
Russia could lose key military bases in post-Assad Syria. It could cut a deal to renew access, its footprint may be reduced, or it may leave.
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 bases in the country.
Russia Nears Deal With New Syria Leaders to Keep Military Bases
Russia is nearing an agreement with Syria’s new leadership to keep two vital military bases in the Middle East state, a key objective of the Kremlin after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.
Fall of Assad puts Russia’s large military footprint in Syria at risk
The Russian military sites in Syria include a naval port on the Mediterranean Sea to berth submarines and an airfield to project power across the Middle East and Africa. But after rebels ousted Kremlin-backed President Bashar al-Assad, the future of these installations is uncertain.
How Assad's Fall Threatens Russia's Military Influence In Syria -- And Across The Region
Russia’s intervention in Syria in 2015 was massive—and successful, propping up the embattled Bashar al-Assad. Now the Syrian dictator is gone, toppled by rebels, and the fate of Russian military bases is “hanging by a thread.
What Russia’s army in Syria stands to lose after fall of Assad
The Kremlin confirmed on Dec. 11 that longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad had fled to Moscow after rebels took the capital city of Damascus in a lightning offensive that shocked the world. Assad’s exile in Russia comes as little surprise.
Russia Says Military Installations in Syria on High Alert
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said Sunday the country’s military installations in Syria, which include a naval hub at the Mediterranean port of Tartus and the Khmeimim Air Base, were in a state of heightened combat readiness.
Russian troops are likely still at their key bases in Syria, and it will be 'obvious' if they try to leave: senior analyst
While satellite images show that Russian warships have left Tartus naval base, aircraft and gear at the Khmeimim air base remained on-site on Tuesday.
Russia hopes for deal on bases in Syria
By bnm Gulf bureau Russia is seeking to secure agreements with Syria's new authorities regarding its military facilities in the country following the sudden overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad's government,
We compared satellite images of Russia's naval base in Syria before and after Assad's fall. The warships are missing.
Russian warships could be seen at a naval facility in Tartus earlier this month, but on Monday, they were gone.
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 ...
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.
Russia's access to key military bases in Syria hangs in the balance, threatening its role in the region
The downfall of Bashar Assad in Syria is a blow to Russian influence in the Middle East, likely impacting its access to key ...