The Sparta II, a Russian cargo ship under U.S. sanctions, had been drifting near Tartus since Jan. 5 after leaving Baltiysk in Kaliningrad Oblast on Dec. 11.

Russia has lost a naval base after Syria ended an investment contract with Moscow, asserting its authority over the Tartus port.

The new authorities in Syria ended an agreement with the Russian company managing the key port of Tartous in the latest sign of Russia's waning influence in the country after the fall of the regime.

Russia has moved heavy military equipment from Syria to Mali, as revealed by the local television channel Cap Mali+. The footage shows transports carrying T-72B3 tanks, BMD infantry fighting vehicles,

From Syria to Libya to Georgia, Putin's grip on his global empire is loosening. Thus far only Turkey and Israel benefit. Will the West rise to the occasion too?

Assad's regime, Russia lost a key all in the Middle East - but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov discussed developments in Syria over the phone, Foreign Ministry sources

Iran and Russia signed a 20-year strategic partnership treaty. It outlines significant economic and military cooperation.

Syria's interim rulers are trying to form a united national army after the fall of Bashar Assad late last year.

Berlin says Moscow must respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and withdraw its troops from the country - Anadolu Ajansı

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian for the signing of a broad partnership pact

The Syrian conflict highlights the devastating impact of foreign interventions, proxy wars, and ideological ambitions, leading to regional instability, displacement, and power shifts, with Turkey and allies shaping Syria's future amidst ongoing rivalries.