Syria, Russia and al-Assad
Russia's long-held military presence at Tartus fell into uncertainty after the collapse of the Assad regime last month.
Sharaa, has not ordered a Russian exit despite the fall of pro- Moscow dictator Bashar Assad. Russian diplomats on Tuesday arrived in Syria for the first time since the fall of former dictator Bashar Assad in December.
Russia is struggling to retain two military bases in Syria that have enabled it to project influence in the Middle East and Africa, according to a person in Moscow familiar with the situation.
MOSCOW (Reuters) -A Russian delegation has arrived in Damascus for the first time since Moscow's ally President Bashar al-Assad was toppled, Russia's TASS state news agency reported on Tuesday, as Russia tries to secure the future of its military bases in Syria.
It already appears evident that the days of Russia serving as its leading arms supplier have come to an ignominious end.
The visit marks the first since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, who had been Moscow's key ally in Syria.
Russia has sent a delegation to Damascus following the ousting of its ally, President Bashar al-Assad. The delegation, aimed at engaging with Syria's new leadership, includes key Russian diplomats. Moscow aims to maintain its naval and air bases in Tartous and Latakia.
Russia has lost a naval base after Syria ended an investment contract with Moscow, asserting its authority over the Tartus port.
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday that the Kurdish issue in Syria is “purely” an internal matter and the decision must be made by Syrians.
EU agrees on new sanctions rollover
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EU agrees to 'roadmap' on easing Syria sanctions
EU Cautiously Agrees Roadmap to Ease Sanctions on Syria in Wake of Assad’s Downfall
European Union foreign ministers on Monday agreed to begin lifting sanctions on Syria, while insisting that the measures should be reimposed if they see any abuses by the country’s new rulers.The EU started to impose asset freezes and travel bans on Syrian officials and organizations in 2011 in response to Bashar al-Assad’s crackdown on protesters,
EU Foreign Ministers Agree on Roadmap to Ease Sanctions on Syria Following Assad's Downfall
Interesting developments are taking place in north Africa as a result of the recent regime change in Syria. And these developments are intertwined with the Ukraine war. As has been reported, Russia is looking
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