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 diplomats make first visit to Syria since al-Assad’s removal
Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, was received by al-Sharaa on Friday, making his first visit since al-Assad’s overthrow.
Russian government delegation makes first official visit to Syria since Assad's fall
It is the first such delegation to visit Syria since the fall of former President Bashar Assad, an ally of Moscow, in December in a lightning rebel offensive. Assad took refuge in Russia after his ouster.
Russian delegation in first Syria visit since Assad fall, TASS reports
MOSCOW - 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.
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
Russia is seeking to maintain its Tartous naval base and an air base near the Mediterranean coast. Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has not ordered a Russian exit despite the fall of pro-Moscow dictator Bashar Assad.

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