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Putin's refuge for Bashar al-Assad in Moscow hitting Russian efforts to keep forces in Syria, says UK
Vladimir Putin offering refuge to ex-Syrian tyrant Bashar al-Assad in Moscow is undermining Russia’s talks to keep its forces in the wartorn country, according to British defence chiefs.
Russia gambles to keep military bases in post-Assad Syria
The bases may stay in exchange for diplomatic backing and money from Russia, which has been deeply involved in Syria's ...
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Syria’s leader, Russia’s Putin make first contact since al-Assad’s fall
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has spoken to Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such top-level contact since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Putin holds first call with Syria's transitional president, pledges support and future cooperation
Russian President Vladimir Putin held his first official phone conversation on Feb. 12 with Syria’s new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, following the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad.
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Al-Sharaa and Putin Hold First Talks as Syria and Russia Reassess Ties
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa held his first direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week in a ...
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First Direct Contact Between al-Sharaa and Putin: Syria’s New Leadership and Russia Navigate Tense Post-Assad Relations
Although this was the first direct conversation between Putin and al-Sharaa, the interim Syrian leader had previously engaged ...