Russian Diplomats Make 1st Syria Visit Since Assad’s Fall

Russian Envoys Arrive in Syria for First Time Since al-Assad Fell
Russia’s deputy foreign minister and a special presidential envoy for Syria arrived in Damascus on Tuesday, according to Russian state news.
Russian government delegation makes first official visit to Syria since Assad's fall
A delegation of Russian officials arrived in Damascus on Tuesday for the first such visit to Syria since the fall of former President Bashar Assad.
Russian delegation in first Syria visit since Assad fall, TASS reports
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.
Russian delegation visits Damascus to secure military bases after Assad’s fall
Russia, a longtime supporter of Assad’s regime, provided military assistance to bolster Assad against rebel forces throughout Syria’s protracted civil war.
Russian officials make first visit to Damascus since Assad's overthrow
Senior Russian officials arrived in Damascus on Tuesday for their first meetings with Syria's new leadership under Hayat Tahrir Al Sham (HTS), which led the overthrow of Moscow's main Middle East ally,
Senior Russian official to visit Syria, sources say
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov is set to meet Syria's new rulers this week in Damascus, two Syrian sources said on Tuesday, in the first visit by Russian officials since Moscow's ally President Bashar al-Assad was toppled.
Russian diplomats arrive in Syria to smooth ties
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.
Russian Diplomats Make First Syria Visit Since Assad’s Fall
The first official Russian delegation to visit Syria since the toppling of long-term Moscow ally Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Damascus, state-run news agency RIA Novosti reported on Tuesday. The visit comes as Moscow is keen to secure the fate of two military bases in the country,
Hosted on MSN1h
Syria's new government said Wednesday it had discussed "transitional justice" with a Russian delegation in Damascus, aiming to deliver "justice for the victims of the brutal ...
Syria's new government said Wednesday it had discussed "transitional justice" with a Russian delegation in Damascus, aiming to deliver "justice for the victims of the brutal war waged by the Assad ...
The discovery of brutal mass graves in Syria reveals Assad’s legacy of horror
Syria’s Civil Defense has uncovered over two dozen charred bodies in two basements in rural Damascus, adding to the growing ...
rudaw4h
Syrian Kurds agree to send joint committee to Damascus
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Mazloum Abdi, chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), on Tuesday met with the Kurdish National ...
For Generations, Russia Was Syria’s Main Arms Supplier, That May Be Over
It already appears evident that the days of Russia serving as its leading arms supplier have come to an ignominious end.
Al-Monitor23h
Books banned under Assad now on sale at Damascus shops
Books recounting torture in Syrian prisons or texts on radical Islamic theology now sit openly in Damascus bookstores, no ...
UN refugee chief calls for more help for Syria as refugees begin to return en masse
The United Nations refugee chief says some 200,000 refugees have returned to Syria from neighboring countries since the ...
Newsday11d
A train station was once the pride of Syria's capital. Some see it as a symbol of revival after war
DAMASCUS, Syria — A train station in Damascus was once the pride of the Syrian capital, an essential link between Europe and the Arabian Peninsula during the Ottoman Empire and then a national ...
The Washington Post on MSN4d
U.S. shared secret intelligence with Syria’s new leaders
Sham, which overthrew the Assad regime last month, reflects rising U.S. alarm that ISIS could mount a resurgence.
Prokerala3d
Distance Between Damascus and Jerusalem
Load Map What is the travel distance between Jerusalem, Israel and Damascus, Syria? How many miles is it from Damascus to Jerusalem. 135 miles / 217.26 km is the flight distance between these two ...