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Syrian President To Ask Russia To Hand Over Assad During Visit: Report
Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa will ask Russia to hand over former ruler Bashar al-Assad during his first visit to Moscow.
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Abandoned Tanks, Russian Request: Bashar Al-Assad's Final Hours In Syria
Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad on Monday issued his first statement since his regime fell over a week ago and denied a "planned" departure from the country that his family ruled for nearly five decades.
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In Massive Setback, Russia Loses Mediterranean Naval Base As Assad Regime Falls
Fall of the Assad regime constitutes a major blow to Russia's prestige. Not least among the setbacks is the prospect of possibly having to swallow the loss of its only overseas naval base, located in the port of Tartus on Syria's Mediterranean coast.
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Russia To Discuss Military Bases With Syria's New Rulers, Says Kremlin
The Kremlin said on Monday that it was too early to say what the future would hold for Russia's military bases in Syria, adding that it would be the subject of discussion with the new rulers in Damascus.
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Ousted Syrian President Assad, Family In Moscow, Granted Asylum: Report
Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and family have landed in Moscow and have been granted asylum, Russia state media reported today.
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Russia Removes General In-Charge Of Syrian Ops Amid Violent Clashes In Aleppo
Russian war bloggers reported on Sunday that Moscow has dismissed Sergei Kisel, the general in charge of its forces in Syria, after insurgents swept into the city of Aleppo in the biggest challenge to President Bashar al-Assad in years.
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US Says Russian Aircraft Flew "Dangerously Close" To Its Drone Over Syria
A second Russian aircraft flew "dangerously close" to a U.S. drone over Syria this week, just days after another Russian jet damaged another U.S. drone above the war-torn country, the White House said on Wednesday.
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Russia Expresses "Serious Concern" Over Israeli Strikes In Syria
Russia expressed "serious concern" on Wednesday to Israel's ambassador about air strikes that shut down Syria's Damascus International Airport last week, the foreign ministry said in a statement.
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Syrians Can Volunteer To Fight For Russia In Ukraine: Kremlin
The Kremlin said Friday that fighters from Syria and the Middle East would be allowed to fight for Russia in Ukraine, after President Vladimir Putin backed a plan to send volunteers to battle there.
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After Russian Plane Crash, Moscow To Give Deadly S-300 Missile To Syria
Russia announced on Monday it will supply an S-300 surface-to-air missile system to Syria in two weeks against strong Israeli objections, a week after Moscow blamed Israel for indirectly causing the downing of a Russian military plane in Syria.
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Russia Warns Of "Consequences", Says US Strikes Violate International Law
Syria ally Russia warned Friday of "consequences" following the launch of US-led strikes against Bashar al-Assad's regime in retaliation for a suspected chemical attack.
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Trump Says Missiles "Will Be Coming" To Syria, Taunts Russia For Vowing To Block Them
The United States and Russia escalated a war of words over Syria on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump warning that U.S. airstrikes "will be coming" despite Russia's pledge to shoot down American missiles aimed at its ally.
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Russia's Humanitarian 'Pause' Takes Effect In Syria Enclave
A humanitarian "pause" announced by Russia in Syria's deadly bombardment of Eastern Ghouta took effect Tuesday, offering a short window for the enclave's traumatised residents to emerge from their basements.
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Syrian Rebels Down Russian Warplane, Kill Pilot After He Ejects
A Russian pilot was killed Saturday in fighting with Islamists after his warplane was downed over northwest Syria, Russia's defence ministry and a monitor said.
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Russia Warns It Will Target US-Backed Fighters In Syria If Provoked
Russia said on Thursday it had warned the United States it would target areas in Syria where U.S. special forces and U.S.-backed militia were operating if its own forces came under fire from them, something it said had already happened twice.
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Syrian President To Ask Russia To Hand Over Assad During Visit: Report
Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa will ask Russia to hand over former ruler Bashar al-Assad during his first visit to Moscow.
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Abandoned Tanks, Russian Request: Bashar Al-Assad's Final Hours In Syria
Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad on Monday issued his first statement since his regime fell over a week ago and denied a "planned" departure from the country that his family ruled for nearly five decades.
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In Massive Setback, Russia Loses Mediterranean Naval Base As Assad Regime Falls
Fall of the Assad regime constitutes a major blow to Russia's prestige. Not least among the setbacks is the prospect of possibly having to swallow the loss of its only overseas naval base, located in the port of Tartus on Syria's Mediterranean coast.
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Russia To Discuss Military Bases With Syria's New Rulers, Says Kremlin
The Kremlin said on Monday that it was too early to say what the future would hold for Russia's military bases in Syria, adding that it would be the subject of discussion with the new rulers in Damascus.
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Ousted Syrian President Assad, Family In Moscow, Granted Asylum: Report
Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and family have landed in Moscow and have been granted asylum, Russia state media reported today.
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Russia Removes General In-Charge Of Syrian Ops Amid Violent Clashes In Aleppo
Russian war bloggers reported on Sunday that Moscow has dismissed Sergei Kisel, the general in charge of its forces in Syria, after insurgents swept into the city of Aleppo in the biggest challenge to President Bashar al-Assad in years.
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US Says Russian Aircraft Flew "Dangerously Close" To Its Drone Over Syria
A second Russian aircraft flew "dangerously close" to a U.S. drone over Syria this week, just days after another Russian jet damaged another U.S. drone above the war-torn country, the White House said on Wednesday.
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Russia Expresses "Serious Concern" Over Israeli Strikes In Syria
Russia expressed "serious concern" on Wednesday to Israel's ambassador about air strikes that shut down Syria's Damascus International Airport last week, the foreign ministry said in a statement.
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Syrians Can Volunteer To Fight For Russia In Ukraine: Kremlin
The Kremlin said Friday that fighters from Syria and the Middle East would be allowed to fight for Russia in Ukraine, after President Vladimir Putin backed a plan to send volunteers to battle there.
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After Russian Plane Crash, Moscow To Give Deadly S-300 Missile To Syria
Russia announced on Monday it will supply an S-300 surface-to-air missile system to Syria in two weeks against strong Israeli objections, a week after Moscow blamed Israel for indirectly causing the downing of a Russian military plane in Syria.
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Russia Warns Of "Consequences", Says US Strikes Violate International Law
Syria ally Russia warned Friday of "consequences" following the launch of US-led strikes against Bashar al-Assad's regime in retaliation for a suspected chemical attack.
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Trump Says Missiles "Will Be Coming" To Syria, Taunts Russia For Vowing To Block Them
The United States and Russia escalated a war of words over Syria on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump warning that U.S. airstrikes "will be coming" despite Russia's pledge to shoot down American missiles aimed at its ally.
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Russia's Humanitarian 'Pause' Takes Effect In Syria Enclave
A humanitarian "pause" announced by Russia in Syria's deadly bombardment of Eastern Ghouta took effect Tuesday, offering a short window for the enclave's traumatised residents to emerge from their basements.
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Syrian Rebels Down Russian Warplane, Kill Pilot After He Ejects
A Russian pilot was killed Saturday in fighting with Islamists after his warplane was downed over northwest Syria, Russia's defence ministry and a monitor said.
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Russia Warns It Will Target US-Backed Fighters In Syria If Provoked
Russia said on Thursday it had warned the United States it would target areas in Syria where U.S. special forces and U.S.-backed militia were operating if its own forces came under fire from them, something it said had already happened twice.
