Putin sends message to new Syrian president
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message to new Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa backing efforts to ensure Syria's territorial integrity and …
Russia and Syria
Russia opens Khmeimim military base to rescue Syrians
Russia has given shelter to more than 8,000 civilians who fled the fighting at the Khmeimim military base in Syria.
Moscow expects national unity government to be formed in Syria
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov voiced hope for a successful establishment of a government of national unity in Syria under the current conditions. …
Lavrov meets with Syrian Foreign Minister in Türkiye
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed that he held talks with Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs in Ankara. Lavrov was in Türkiye on a visit at the end of February.
Kremlin comments on security of Russian troops in Syria
The security of Russian troops in Syria is adequate, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, commenting on the latest escalation in Syria. "The security of our troops [in Syria] is quite adequate. And I’d refrain …
Putin spoke with Syria’s new leadership
The Russian President confirmed his readiness to help improve the socio-economic situation in Syria
Russian Permanent Representative to UN: Moscow is ready to provide humanitarian aid to Damascus
According to the Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Gennady Gatilov, Russia is ready to participate in the restoration of Syria. Moscow has already made a significant contribution to the restoration of the country's infrastructure, the diplomat said.
Damascus lay out conditions to retain Russian military bases in Syria
Syria will retain Russian military bases in Tartus and Khmeimim if it is profitable for the republic, Syria’s interim Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra said. "If we get benefits for Syria out of this, yes," …
Lavrov and Fidan discuss situation in Syria
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan have agreed to continue discussions on Syria and other pressing international …
Russian delegation arrives in Syria
A Russian delegation arrived in Damascus today, marking the first visit by Russian officials to Syria since the ouster of the Bashar Assad regime last December. A Russian delegation is led by the special presidential envoy for the …
EU asks Syria to get rid of Russian bases
The European Union asked Syria to get rid of any foreign military presence on its territory, including Russian military bases, in order for the EU to …
Syria terminates Russia's Tartus port management contract
Syria’s new authorities have terminated an investment contract about the management of Syria’s Tartus seaport, concluded with a Russian company …
Russia expects economic cooperation with new Syrian authorities
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow is interested in economic partnership with Syria's new administration. "I hope that we will be able to resume work with the new leaders as soon as the new …
Putin speaks about prospects of military bases in Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia was still considering whether to keep its military bases in Syria. …
Russia remains in Syria
Russian Ambassador to Syria Alexander Yefimov remains in Damascus and continues his work, the embassy told TASS. "The ambassador is there," an agency source confirmed. Earlier, the …
Türkiye adapts to new reality
The Turkish Minister of Defense stated that given the latest events in Syria, the world must accept the current reality in all its complexity. This concerns both the country's position on the Russian S-400s and the current balance of power.
Moscow: No complications in relations with Türkiye over Syria
The political crisis in Syria has not affected relations between Russia and Türkiye, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Russian Foreign Ministry assesses Israel's offensive in Syria
The Russian diplomatic agency considers the IDF's actions to be a violation of the 1974 agreements
Ticket sales for Syria-Russia flights restarted
The Syrian airline Cham Wings has restarted ticket sales for flights from Damascus to Moscow and back, the airline’s spokesman said. "Ticket sales were resumed but it should be taken into account that the final …
Russia in dialogue with Turkey on Syria - Peskov
Russia is in dialogue with Turkey and other regional countries on Syria, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "We are in dialogue with Ankara and other regional states, including on Syrian affairs," Peskov …
