Russia, Syria and Ukraine

A ship sent to evacuate Russian troops from Syria broke down near Portugal, Ukraine intelligence says
Russia sent a ship to evacuate soldiers and equipment from its bases in Syria, but it broke down en route, Ukrainian intelligence says.
Russian Ship Full of Troops Breaks Down at Sea
According to Ukrainian intelligence, the ship was dispatched to evacuate troops from Syria and is currently adrift near Portugal.
Cargo vessel sent to transport Russian military equipment from Syria breaks down in open sea, Ukraine's intel claims
Concurrently, marine traffic monitors show a Vladivostok-bound cargo ship, Ursa Major, previously registered as Sparta III and visually matching the picture published by HUR, moving at a very low speed of little over 1 knot in the open sea between Spain and Algeria.
Russian military stuck in the high seas while fleeing Syria - Ukrainian intelligence
Part of the Russian military got stuck in the high seas on a broken cargo ship Sparta during the evacuation from Syria, Defense Intelligence of Ukraine reports. “The cargo ship Sparta, which Russia sent to take its weapons and equipment out of Syria,
Russian Ship Carrying Weapons from Syria Breaks Down Near Portugal
A Russian military cargo ship, tasked with transporting military equipment and weapons from Syria, suffered a breakdown near the Portuguese coast, the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine (HUR) reported on Telegram on December 23.
With S-400s Out, Russia’s Days Of Controlling Syria’s Airspace Are Over
The transfer marks the end of an era when Russia played an arguably oversized role in determining which countries could ...
Putin Dealt Double Blow in Africa After Syria Retreat
Two African states are frustrating Moscow's efforts to establish a stronger military presence in the continent following the ...
Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin
Losing Syrian military bases would hurt the Kremlin’s attempts to project power in the Middle East and Africa.
Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall
The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between ...
Russia's Syria exit could help Ukraine-Israel relationship as analyst warns it 'offers little' to Jerusalem
With Russia’s diminished influence in Syria, Ukraine calls on Israel to reconsider its stance and provide essential defensive ...
Putin says Russia isn't weakened by Syria setback
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.
If Russia tried to withdraw from Syria, it'd be 'obvious,' a senior analyst says
Russia hasn't mass-evacuated troops and gear from Syria; it's likely waiting the situation out. Analysts say attempts to ...
Russia Withdraws Air-Defense Systems, Other Advanced Weaponry From Syria to Libya
After the fall of the Assad regime, Russian cargo planes flew equipment from Syria to bases Moscow controls in eastern Libya, ...
What Russia’s army in Syria stands to lose after fall of Assad
The Kremlin confirmed on Dec. 11 that longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad had fled to Moscow after rebels took the ...
Putin Stays Silent on Syria, With Russia’s Future There in Question
In an hourlong televised meeting with his top military brass, Vladimir Putin left Syria unmentioned and made it clear that ...
Russia Nears Deal With New Syria Leaders to Keep Army Bases
Russia is nearing an agreement with Syria’s new leadership to keep two vital military bases in the Middle East state, a key ...
radaronline5h
Ousted Dictator Bashar al-Assad’s Wife Asma 'Files for Divorce', Begs to Leave Russia After Syrian Coup
The wife of the former Syrian president is now said to be looking for an out from the her marriage after the two fled to ...