The Russian authorities plan to maintain a limited military presence in Syria. The Kremlin aims to counter the resurgence of influence by Islamic State militants in the country. However, the feasibility of this plan remains uncertain,

Russia views Libya as an anchor for further entrenchment in the Sahel, where Western disengagement and weakened governments create openings. From oil in Libya to gold in Sudan to uranium in Niger, control of North Africa’s resources would feed Russia’s broader power projection goals.

Although this was the first direct conversation between Putin and al-Sharaa, the interim Syrian leader had previously engaged with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov and special presidential envoy Alexander Lavrentyev during a high-profile visit to Damascus in January.

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa held his first direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week in a call initiated by Moscow, signaling a shift in Syria-Russia relations following the ouster of Bashar Assad.

Russia has been expanding its influence in Africa by securing a naval base in Sudan and increasing its military presence in Libya to maintain strategic access to the Mediterranean and Red seas.

The small, low-risk US presence in Syria has paid dividends for US national security at very little cost and can continue to do so without being an indefinite mission.

Unidentified drones have been spotted above the Khmeimim air base; a military blogger has theorized the Syrian government is behind it.

Türkiye and Russia share a similar view regarding putting an end to separatist movements in Syria, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Monday at a

Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin told NBC's "Meet The Press" that he agrees with the Trump administration that the U.S. should only remain part of the NATO Alliance as long as it is in our national interest: SEN.

Russia Plans High-Level Contacts With Syria in Near Future, Lavrov Says MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia is planning to hold high-level contacts with Syria in the near future, Foreign Minister Sergei ...