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

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

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

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

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

With Russia’s diminished influence in Syria, Ukraine calls on Israel to reconsider its stance and provide essential defensive ...

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 ...

After the fall of the Assad regime, Russian cargo planes flew equipment from Syria to bases Moscow controls in eastern Libya, ...

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