Russia - Syria relations
The Russian hand that built Assad also destroyed him
As rebel forces seize Damascus, the collapse of the Assad regime threatens Russia’s strategic foothold in the Middle East, signaling a profound shift in the region’s balance of power.
Moscow extends lifeline to Assad, offers asylum to family
Attacks in Aleppo 'ostensibly good news for Israel,' JISS researcher says
Syrian and Russian jets bomb rebel-held northwest Syria
Russia says it hit several targets around Syria's Idlib with precision weapons
Last week witnesses and rescuers said that Russian jets bombed villages and towns near Idlib, killing at least nine civilians and wounding dozens in a major flare-up.
Russia said to step up Syria airstrikes, disputes crisis at home - analysis
Russia appeared weak as it faced internal chaos. This could be a reason for these new rounds of airstrikes.
Syria's Assad says would welcome more Russian troops
Russia maintains a significant military presence in Syria and has been a close ally of Assad.
Sharansky: West’s weakness let Russia control Syria’s skies
Former Jewish Agency head Sharansky said that Putin launched a war against Ukraine in a bid to “restore the Russian Empire.”
Russia says its air defense systems destroyed drones near Syrian base
There were no casualties or damage, Russian sources told Russian media.
Hospitals, 'false flags' and chemical weapons: Russia uses its Syria playbook - analysis
Victim-blaming is a narrative Russia is very good at and already used well in other conflicts — Russia used the Syrian conflict as a practice for Ukraine.
Syrian Aid Res. feels more like capitulation than cooperation - analysis
Russia uses its influence in the United Nations Security Council, even as Washington and Moscow hail coordinated effort.
US is beefing up forces in eastern Syria to counter Russian harassment
BEHIND THE LINES: Parallel to the campaign of harassment, the Russians are seeking to slowly and incrementally draw the Kurdish ruling authorities in this area back under their political patronage.
Russian jets bomb opposition-held Idlib - witnesses
Rebels say the Syrian army and its allied militias were amassing troops on front lines.
Kremlin says Turkey's military operation in Syria must be proportionate
The Kremlin was commenting as Russia-backed Syrian forces deployed deep inside Kurdish-held territory south of the Turkish frontier, less than 24 hours after Washington announced a full withdrawal.
Will there be a US-Russia-Israel summit in Jerusalem before elections?
Cabinet told trilateral meeting in the works, perhaps to take place before September 17 elections; event would highlight PM Netanyahu's diplomatic credibility.
