Russia faces challenges in maintaining its military bases in Syria—Tartus and Hmeimim—as it tries to negotiate with Syria’s new rulers, particularly the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Recent diplomatic shifts indicate Russia’s readiness to engage with these previously labeled ‘terrorists’ to…
In the wake of the Assad regime’s fall, the future of Russian military bases in Syria remains uncertain. Germany’s military analysis suggests that the Russian fleet has left its base in Tartus, though some ships remain nearby. There are also…
During a meeting between New Democracy MP Stavros Papasotiriou and National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias, the planned closure and merger of 132 military bases under the ‘Agenda 2030’ was discussed. Papasotiriou expressed concerns over the potential impact on security in…
The Syrian opposition flag was hoisted at the Syrian embassy in Moscow, a day after the reported fall of President Bashar al-Assad. Eyewitnesses confirmed the flag, adorned with three red stars, was raised by a group of men. The embassy…
The abrupt exit of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad marks a significant setback for Russia, which has relied on him for regional influence since 2015. The Kremlin is now grappling with the ramifications for its military bases in Syria, which had…
