Russia says sinking of ship sent to Syria to collect weapons was an 'act of terrorism'
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Blast sinks Russian state cargo ship in Mediterranean
MOSCOW (AFP) — Two crew members are missing after a Russian defense ministry-owned cargo ship sank in international waters in the Mediterranean following an explosion on board, Moscow said Tuesday, giving few details on the ship's mission or what caused the deadly incident.
A Russian cargo ship that may have been part of an evacuation run to Syria sank
With S-400s Out, Russia’s Days Of Controlling Syria’s Airspace Are Over
The transfer marks the end of an era when Russia played an arguably oversized role in determining which countries could operate in Syria’s contested airspace.
COMMENTARY: Syria’s collapse exposes Russia’s weaknesses globally
Although Russia has managed to avoid an economic collapse, its war with Ukraine and military involvement in Syria have negatively affected its economy.
Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall
The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Pope urges negotiations to end Ukraine-Russia war
Pope Francis Calls for Negotiations To End Ukraine War in Christmas Speech
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Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin
Losing Syrian military bases would hurt the Kremlin’s attempts to project power in the Middle East and Africa.
Ukraine-Russia latest: Moscow cargo ship with Syria ties sinks as North Korean troop casualties ‘exceed 3,000’
North Korean troop casualties exceed 3,000, Zelensky says, as Moscow cargo ship sinks - Zelensky warns of greater military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang, including sending more troops and m
Russia expert says Putin’s remark about Syria reveals what he thinks about Ukraine
Former CNN Moscow bureau chief Jill Dougherty says that Vladimir Putin spinning Russia’s withdrawal from Syria as a victory could be a preview of how he will frame any possible ceasefire with Ukraine.
What Russia’s army in Syria stands to lose after fall of Assad
The Kremlin confirmed on Dec. 11 that longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad had fled to Moscow after rebels took the capital city of Damascus in a lightning offensive that shocked the world. Assad’s exile in Russia comes as little surprise.
Russia Nears Deal With New Syria Leaders to Keep Army Bases
Russia is nearing an agreement with Syria’s new leadership to keep two vital military bases in the Middle East state, a key objective of the Kremlin after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.
Exclusive: Russia pulling back but not out of Syria, sources say
The Tartous naval base is its only Mediterranean repair and resupply hub, and Hmeimim is a major staging post for military and mercenary activity in Africa.
Syria rescue-mission operator believes Austin Tice is alive and will be found soon
A hostage rescue operator in Syria told Fox News Digital he believes Marine veteran Austin Tice is alive and has hope that he will be found soon.