Syria could allow Russia to keep its bases, new defense minister says
In an interview, Murhaf Abu Qasra, a onetime leader in Syria’s insurgency, discussed moves by authorities in Damascus to build new alliances.
Russia could be allowed to keep its military bases, Syria says
Syria says it's open to allowing Russia to keep hold of two key military bases, months after rebel groups ousted Kremlin ally Bashar Assad.
Syria open to keeping Russian bases WaPo
The countrys new defense minister has told the outlet that Moscows continued military presence is negotiable if it benefits Damascus S
Syria could let Russia keep air, naval bases: minister
Syria is open to allowing Russia to keep its strategic military bases in the country, HTS-led regime's Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra told Western media on Friday.
Russia could keep Syria military bases says defence minister
Syria's defence minister could allow Bashar al-Assad strongest ally to retain its military bases on the Mediterranean coast
Syria to reassess Russian military presence 'based on national interests,' may seek Assad's extradition
Syria's new government will decide the fate of Russian military bases based on national interests, Syrian Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra told The Washington Post on Feb. 6. Russia's ability to retain its naval base in Tartus and airbase in Khmeimim will depend on what Moscow offers in return,
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New Syrian authorities open to keeping Russian military bases if it ‘serves Syria’s interests’ — The Washington Post
Syria’s new leadership is open to allowing Russia to keep its military bases in the country if it aligns with national ...
Chemical weapons agency chief to meet Syrian officials in Damascus on Saturday, sources say
The head of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), a global non-proliferation agency, will meet ...
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Assad’s Fate on the Table: Syria, Russia Negotiate Extradition Amid Political Upheaval
Abu Qasra further highlighted that Moscow’s stance toward Syria’s new leadership has improved in recent weeks. He revealed ...
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Syria’s defense minister rejects SDF proposal for autonomous Kurdish military bloc
Syria’s new defense minister, Murhaf Abu Qasra, stated on Sunday that the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) cannot retain their own military bloc within the Syrian armed forces.
Syrian defence minister rejects Kurdish proposal for its own military bloc
One of the minister's priorities has been integrating myriad anti-Assad factions into a unified command structure.
Israel is building outposts in Syria, raising local fears of occupation
The new construction, visible in satellite imagery, suggests an extended presence. Israel says its forces will stay as long ...