Russia maintains military presence in post-Assad Syria – but Damascus now holds leverage
Satellite imagery shows renewed Russian cargo activity in Tartus as Damascus renegotiates the terms of Moscow’s long-standing military presence.
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Post-Assad Syria still dependent on Russian oil despite shift to the West – Reuters
Russian shipments now cover most of Syria’s crude needs as domestic production remains far below demand and alternative suppliers have failed to fill the gap.
Ukraine and Syria to reopen embassies as trade hits ninefold surge since September
Ukraine and Syria agreed to reopen embassies in Kyiv and Damascus as bilateral trade grew ninefold since September 2025, Sybiha said after Zelenskyy's Damascus visit.
Ukraine and Syria show interest in sharing military experience as Zelenskyy makes first Damascus visit
Ukraine and Syria agree to work together on security and food supply — a striking turnaround for a country that once endorsed Russia's occupation of Ukrainian territory.
Russia’s allies keep dying. Russia keeps doing nothing. Defense analyst explains the Axis of Evil’s fatal flaw.
The whole system runs on one thing. Take it away, and there's no axis at all.
Russia reactivates Syrian airbase in high-stakes gamble on post-Assad leadership
After Assad's fall, heavy cargo flights signal Moscow's determination to salvage what remains of its Mediterranean foothold.
Ukrainian troops crush elite Russian Spetsnaz “Senezh”, involved in operations in Syria: commander killed, six eliminated
Ukrainian troops confirmed six killed, including the commander.
CIA helped forge Ukraine’s broken spy service into Mossad against Putin — now it can’t make them stop
Rebuilt from Soviet wreckage with CIA help, Ukraine's spy agency hunts down Putin's top allies on three continents — crossing every "red line" the White House ever feared to touch.
UK intel: Wagner-linked Russian general Surovikin resurfaces in first public role since 2023
His first known public role since 2023 is now tied to the Russian Embassy in Algeria.
Syria ends Russia’s 49-year control of strategic Mediterranean port
Russia is now evacuating the military equipment with which it propped up the Assad regime from Tartus
Ukraine to become “humanitarian superpower,” UN official says
Ukraine's NGOs have developed such expertise during Russia's invasion that they're positioned to lead future global humanitarian efforts, says UN deputy secretary-general.
UK intel: Russia’s Mediterranean presence in doubt after Assad regime collapse
Russia’s focus on the invasion of Ukraine has likely weakened its ability to sustain the Assad regime and maintain influence in Syria.
Ukrainian intel: Russian fuel tanks leak on warship near Syria’s coast
Syrian post-Assad authorities deny Russian access to the port of Tartus.
Syria received first 500 tons of flour from Ukraine
Furthermore, while planning deliveries of sunflower oil and flour to Mozambique, Djibouti, and Tanzania — Ukraine is proving its role in fighting global hunger even amidst defending its own territory
ISW: Russia moves closer to delisting Taliban from terrorist organizations
Russia establishes legal means to delist terrorist groups, signaling policy shift toward Taliban-led Afghanistan and HTS-held Syria.
Zelenskyy announces 500 tons of wheat flour en route to Syria after Assad’s regime fall
This aid is part of Ukraine's “Grain from Ukraine” initiative and will help 33,250 Syrian families.
Ukraine opens talks with post-Assad Syria
Ukraine's covert support of Syrian rebels with drones and intelligence led to Assad's fall, paving way for new diplomatic ties.
Russia claims terrorist attack sank its cargo ship in Mediterranean
Russian Defense Ministry-affiliated US-sanctioned company claims a terrorist attack caused three explosions that sank its Ursa Major vessel earlier this week.
Ukraine needs stable and peaceful post-Assad Syria, Zelenskyy says
The Ukrainian President reaffirmed Ukraine's commitment to providing grain as humanitarian aid to Syria, aiming to bolster food security and promote stability.
Russia moves air defense systems from Syria to Libya after Assad’s fall
Russian forces relocate S-400 and S-300 interceptor systems from Syrian bases to eastern Libya, controlled by Moscow-backed warlord Khalifa Haftar.