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Arab World Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov in Damascus at the end of January (RT)

Putin’s Message to Syria’s Al-Sharaa: A Step Toward Restoring Ties?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a message to his Syrian counterpart, Ahmad al-Sharaa, the Kremlin announced on Thursday, underscoring its…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
Arab World Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (R) and his Sudanese counterpart Ali Yusuf al-Sharif shake hands during press conference in Moscow, on February 12, 2025. (Photo by Maxim Shemetov / POOL / AFP)

Sudan, Russia Agree on Port Sudan Naval Base

Sudan and Russia have reached a final agreement on the establishment of a Russian naval base in Port Sudan on the Red Sea, Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Yusuf…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
Arab World Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov meet in Damascus in late January. (RT)

Moscow Ready to Contribute to Rebuilding Syria, Says Communication Channels ‘Effective’

Russian diplomats have shown increased optimism about dialogue with the new Syrian authorities and the possibility of agreements on a new framework for Moscow…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
Arab World Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks at the 14th Middle East Conference on the sidelines of Valdai International Discussion Club. (Sputnik)

Russia's Lavrov: Syrian Authorities Facing Challenges, National Dialogue Progressing Slowly

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov indirectly criticized Syria’s new authorities, stating that they have failed to initiate meaningful internal dialogue…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
Arab World Fighters from Syria's new leadership stand at a checkpoint near the entrance of the Hmeimim military base in Latakia province, December 29, 2024. (AFP)

Senior Russian Delegation to Visit Syria for Talks on Future Ties

An informed Russian source told Asharq Al-Awsat that a high-level Russian delegation is set to arrive in Damascus “in the near future” to initiate…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
Arab World Syrian forces stop a car at a checkpoint after taking control of the port of Tartus earlier this month. (AFP)

Lavrov: Moscow Maintains Communication with Damascus, Will Not Withdraw from the Region

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to the Middle East, stating that Moscow “has not and will not withdraw from the region.”…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
Features Russian President Vladimir Putin inspecting his troops at Hmeimim Airbase in Latakia on December 12, 2017 (Sputnik/AP)

Three Scenarios for Russia’s Military Presence in Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he would meet former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who fled to Russia after his regime fell in Damascus…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
Arab World People in Damascus celebrate on December 9, 2024, after opposition fighters declared that they have taken the Syrian capital in a lightning offensive, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ending five decades of Baath rule in Syria. (Photo by Bakr ALKASEM / AFP)

Asharq Al-Awsat Reveals Russia’s Moves Before Assad’s Downfall

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had no choice but to act fast. Russia urgently advised him to launch a political initiative to open dialogue with the…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)