(Getty Images) Russia is moving toward an agreement with Syria’s new leadership to retain control of two strategic military bases—the naval port in Tartus and the Hmeimim airbase—in the Middle East, ...

Russia faces the prospect of losing key bases in Syria but still has moves ... in Damascus is willing to tolerate a long-term Russian military presence. For now, some Russian warships are anchored ...

Russia faces the prospect of losing key bases in Syria but still has moves left ... that the future leadership in Damascus is willing to tolerate a long-term Russian military presence. For now, some ...

(Source: Louai Beshara) In return for military assistance, the Syrian regime awarded Russia 49-year leases on two bases that became key to Russian forces: the Hmeimim air base and the naval base in ...

Ukrainian long-range missiles have struck a major military centre inside Russia which ... and the Krasny Hydropress plant, which makes key missile elements and is part of Russia's Tactical Missile ...

The Mirage 2000-D jets, a key part of France's military presence in Chad, left for Nancy, France, after a farewell ceremony involving Chadian military officials. French military spokesperson Col.

Fears of escalation in tensions between the East and West have skyrocketed as the shallow ... Both sides have key vulnerabilities but appear to be taking the threat of hybrid warfare seriously.

By Christiaan Triebert and Riley Mellen Satellite imagery and ship tracking data reviewed by The New York Times show that Russian naval and commercial activity in the key Syrian port of Tartus ...

The downfall of Assad has threatened Russia's military presence in Syria along with its wider strategic objectives. Russia's bases in Syria made it a major diplomatic player in the Middle East. The ...