Its Syrian Bases in Doubt, Russia Sends Cargo Flights to Libya
A military official at al-Khadim air base in eastern Libya said that a half-dozen Russian planes — some coming from Russia ...
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 ...
Russian military: Moving from Syria to Libya?
Russian military bases in Syria appear to be being packed up and evacuated. If Russia relocates to Libya, experts worry the ...
Putin Dealt Double Blow in Africa After Syria Retreat
Two African states are frustrating Moscow's efforts to establish a stronger military presence in the continent following the ...
Can Syria avoid becoming another Libya or Iraq? A week after Assad’s fall, here are 3 possible futures
The country is deeply divided along religious and ethnic lines, which makes continuing violence one likely scenario.
Italy bristles at prospect of Russia moving ships from Syria to Libya
Leaders in Rome fear Moscow's warships could be parked "two steps" from Italian shores, as Defense Minister Guido Crosetto ...
Russia Withdraws Air-Defense Systems, Other Advanced Weaponry From Syria to Libya
After the fall of the Assad regime, Russian cargo planes flew equipment from Syria to bases Moscow controls in eastern Libya, ...
Syria’s new leaders dissolve rebel factions, merge them under Defense Ministry
The visits came a day after Sharaa — also known by his nom de guerre, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani — met with Turkish Foreign ...
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.
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Syria’s challenges are even greater than those Libya faced in 2011
In fact, the scale of the challenge facing Syria is greater than that which confronted Libya in 2011. Libyan leader Muammar ...
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Russian Forces Leave Bases in Syria Eyeing Expansion in Libya
Following the quick downfall of Syria’s Assad regime, Moscow, which had a fairly large military presence in Syria, has been ...
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Tough energy poker in eastern Mediterranean after Assad’s fall in Syria
Since the early hours of 8 December, when Assad left Damascus, a geopolitical game has been taking place. The former ruler's forces were defeated by the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ...