Assad, Russia

Russia could lose key military bases in post-Assad Syria. Here are 3 potential scenarios for its presence.
Russia faces the prospect of losing key bases in Syria but still has moves left.Keeping its bases may come down to lucrative deals with the now victorious groups it had attacked.These bases are critical to Russian influence in the Middle East and would not be easily replaced.
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.
Kremlin plays down blow to Russia from Assad's fall
The Kremlin on Wednesday played down the damage to Russian influence in the Middle East from the fall of Syrian ally Bashar al-Assad, saying that its focus was on Ukraine and that Moscow was in contact with Syria's new rulers.
Can Russia Still Save Assad in Syria?
Ironically, however, the U.S., Israel, Europeans, the UAE and some other Arab states also want to save Assad, and so the only means for Russia (and Iran) to affect Assad's fate is to be part of this unusual (if informal) coalition.
Fall of Syria's Bashar Assad is strategic blow to Iran and Russia, experts say
Analysts and commentators say the collapse of Syria's Bashar al-Assad's regime is likely to reshape the power dynamics in the Middle East while signaling a critical shift in influence among world powers.
Russian troops are likely still at their key bases in Syria, and it will be 'obvious' if they try to leave: senior analyst
While satellite images show that Russian warships have left Tartus naval base, aircraft and gear at the Khmeimim air base remained on-site on Tuesday.
Russia hopes for deal on bases in Syria
By bnm Gulf bureau Russia is seeking to secure agreements with Syria's new authorities regarding its military facilities in the country following the sudden overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad's government,
Syria's Assad is in Russia, Putin's deputy foreign minister confirms to NBC News
Russia is providing sanctuary to Bashar al Assad, after the swift collapse of the Syrian leader's regime, Russia’s deputy ...
Syria and the ousting of Assad: Is it good or bad for the United States?
The focus for the U.S.. after Assad's ouster has been on the historic moment for Syria. Left unsaid: The turmoil could be ...
Russia Pushed Assad to Flee Syria After Concluding He’d Lost War
With Syrian opposition forces advancing rapidly toward the capital, Damascus, President Bashar al-Assad’s fate lay in ...
Map Shows Syria's Critical Role for Russia's Africa Operations
Russia potentially losing bases in Syria would significantly affect Russia's ability to operate in Africa, said the ISW think ...
Assad flees to Russia; chemical weapons in Syria a 'top-tier priority': Updates
Syrian President Bashar Assad's ouster brings to a close nearly 25 years of his tight-grip rule during a brutal regime.
Russia transported Assad in 'most secured way,' Russian Deputy FM tells NBC News
Assad, who was ousted as Syria's president by a lightning rebel offensive, very securely to Russia, the country's deputy ...
We compared satellite images of Russia's naval base in Syria before and after Assad's fall. The warships are missing.
Russian warships could be seen at a naval facility in Tartus earlier this month, but on Monday, they were gone.