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?

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

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

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

The US president Donald Trump threatens Vladimir Putin with taxes, tariffs and sanctions over Ukraine war. A threat from Donald Trump to Russia - make a deal over Ukraine or face even fiercer sanctions. But how much fiercer can they get? Syria tells the world it's open for investment after the end of the Assad regime.

The new Syrian authorities have banned the import of goods from Russia, Israel and Iran. This was announced on January 18 by the Turkish portal Turkiye Today.

Syria's new administration has banned all Russian, Iranian, and Israeli goods from entering the country in a new decree issued by the country's Minister of Finance on Jan. 17.

Washington needs a plan to create conditions for future U.S. investment to stabilize Syria — and to make sure Russia doesn’t regain a foothold.

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