BBC: Russia Withdrawing Troops From Syria
Judging by satellite images, two Russian ships of Sparta and Sparta II have docked near the Russian naval base in Syria's Tartus. According to experts, this could mean that the evacuation of the Russian contingent, which had been expected, has finally begun, BBC reported.
Russian spy ship ablaze near Syria, help refused
A dangerous incident took place in the Mediterranean Sea, near the coast of Syria. A fire broke out on the Russian spy ship "Kildin," causing the vessel to lose manoeuvrability for several hours. Despite the serious situation,
Russian ships circle off Syria’s coast as Tartus port access denied
Syria has reopened the port of Tartus to civilian commercial ships but continues to ban Russian warships, Crimean Wind reported on Telegram on Jan. 19.
Syria Cancels Port Management Contract With Russian Firm, Sources Say
Semi-official Syrian newspaper Al-Watan on Thursday quoted the head of Tartous customs, Riad Joudy, as saying that the investment contract had been annulled after the Russian firm, STG Stroytransgaz,
Russian ships return to Syrian base ahead of expected withdrawal
Analysts say the return suggests that Moscow is preparing to evacuate one of its most valuable overseas bases.
Russia's retreat: Strained exit from Syria's Tartus port
Assad, the Russian-backed dictator of Syria, has led to Russia needing to evacuate its military presence from the country. To achieve this, in addition to airlifting the most valuable equipment, Russia has dispatched ships to Syria to remove the remaining assets.
Russian cargo ship Sparta II apparently docks in Syria after weeks of drifting in Mediterranean
A Russian cargo ship supposed to evacuate Russian military equipment from Russia's Tartus naval base in Syria has finally docked after spending weeks drifting in the Mediterranean, MarineTraffic data showed on Jan.
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Syrian authorities terminate agreement with Russian company to manage Tartus port, site of Russian military base
Syria’s new authorities have terminated an agreement with Russia’s Stroytransgaz to manage the Tartus port, Kommersant ...
Syria Deals Blow to Putin's Fleet in Mediterranean
Russia has lost a naval base after Syria ended an investment contract with Moscow, asserting its authority over the Tartus ...
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Syria Terminates Agreement with Russia to Manage Tartus Port
The Syrian government has reportedly terminated an agreement with Russian company Stroytransgaz, ending its management of the ...
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Russian cargo ship Sparta II docks in Syria after weeks drifting at sea, tracking data shows
The Sparta II, a Russian cargo ship under U.S. sanctions, had been drifting near Tartus since Jan. 5 after leaving Baltiysk ...
Syria canceled the investment agreement with Russia on the port of Tartus
The new Syrian authorities have canceled an investment agreement with a Russian company on the management of the port of ...
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'Syrian above all': The Alawite community refuses to pay for Assad's crimes
Assad's regime collapsed, Syria's Alawite minority, which served as the regime's backbone, fears a witch hunt. In their ...
Russian submarines may be forced out of Mediterranean
Russia’s crucial diesel attack submarines can likely no longer operate in the Mediterranean Sea, after Moscow appears to have ...
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Russia Lost Syria. Can Libya Replace It?
The fact of the matter is, though, the Russo-Iranian alliance in the Middle East has been dealt a serious blow with the loss of Assad’s regime in Syria. That is now being made all the more evident by ...