EU to discuss Russian military bases in Syria with new government

Russian presence in Syria remains. But it's unclear for how long

Russia’s intervention on behalf of former Syrian leader Bashar Assad once turned the tide of Syria's civil war

ABC News - 3h

EU imposes sanctions on oil trader Niels Troost over alleged Russian involvement

Dutch national is first EU citizen targeted in relation to western price cap measures introduced after full-scale Ukraine invasion

Financial Times - 4h

EU seeks assurances from Syria's new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions

European Union nations have set out conditions for lifting sanctions on Syria

ABC News - 8h

Israel Strikes Military Targets in Syria

The Israeli military hit weapons depots and air defenses, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Israel has said it aims to keep military equipment away from extremists.

The New York Times - 9h

Putin Stays Silent on Syria in Meeting With Russia’s Military

In an hourlong televised meeting with his top military brass, Vladimir Putin left Syria unmentioned and made it clear that winning in Ukraine was his top priority.

The New York Times - 2h

Huge Israeli strikes methodically destroy Syria's military infrastructure

Weapons of war accumulated by the toppled Assad regime over half of a century are being systemically obliterated by massive Israeli airstrikes.

CBS News - 6h

EU slaps sanctions on dozens more Russian officials and targets its shadow oil and gas fleet

Yahoo News - 8h

Images appear to show Russia dismantling military equipment in Syria

Satellite images appeared to show Russian forces packing up and dismantling military equipment at one of their key bases in Syria on Friday, suggesting that it may be preparing for a military ...

NBC News - 2d

Russian Military Appears to Be Packing Up Some Equipment in Syria

Such a move highlights the uncertainty of Moscow’s foothold in Syria, which has served as an important strategic foothold in the Middle East.

The New York Times - 2d

Russia Begins Packing Up Military Equipment in Syria, Satellite Images Show

The air base at Khmeimim and the naval installation at Tartus had become synonymous with Russia’s intervention in Syria.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

US military flies missing American out of Syria

The U.S. military on Friday flew a missing American citizen out of Syria this week, after the stunning fall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad's regime. Travis Timmerman was transferred to U.S. forces ...

The Hill - 3d

Russia looks to be packing up its helicopters and air defenses at its base in Syria, new satellite images show

Yahoo News - 3d

Russia could lose key military bases in post-Assad Syria. Here are 3 potential scenarios for its presence.

Yahoo News - 4d

Use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, says EU’s top diplomat

Kaja Kallas, the EU’s new high representative for foreign affairs, said Kyiv had a legitimate claim for compensation . Billions of Russian state funds frozen in the European Union should be used to ...

The Guardian - 4d

WNBA and players' union meet to discuss new CBA

The WNBA and the league’s players union met in person to discuss a new collective bargaining agreement

ABC News - 4d

Israel seizing on Syria chaos to strike military assets

Israel has attacked Syrian military assets and has troops operating in the Golan buffer zone and slightly beyond.

BBC News - 5d

Slovakia, Brazil discuss military transport aircraft, howitzer buys

Yahoo News - 5d

Russian ships move from Syria base amid doubts over future

Satellite images show Russian ships off the Syrian coast, as Moscow mulls its military future after Bashar al-Assad's fall.

BBC News - 5d

Israel Strikes Military Assets Across Syria to Keep Them From Rebels

Israel capitalized on the power vacuum in Syria to bomb targets across the country, saying it aims to keep weapons away from extremists.

The New York Times - 5d

Israeli Strikes Hit Syria's Navy, Military Arsenals

The strikes are part of Israel’s campaign to destroy weapons left behind by ousted President Bashar al-Assad’s forces.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

Israel strikes hundreds of military targets in Syria

Turkey accuses Israel of displaying occupier mentality and UN envoy says airstrikes must cease. Middle East crisis – live updates Israeli warplanes have intensified an air offensive in Syria, ...

The Guardian - 6d

Russian forces stay put at key military bases in Syria

Satellite imagery shows no signs of withdrawal from air and naval facilities

Financial Times - 6d

EU's New Competition Chief Plans Policy Overhaul

The new chief of the European Union’s antitrust arm plans to overhaul the bloc’s approach to enforcement to safeguard its competitiveness globally.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

Syrian Military Officials Charged With War Crimes as Government Falls

The officials, Jamil Hassan and Abdul Salam Mahmoud, ran an infamous prison in Damascus and “sought to terrify, intimidate and repress any opposition, or perceived opposition, to the regime,” ...

The New York Times - 6d

Moscow reaches out to new Syrian leadership in move to secure bases

Having labelled Syrian rebels ‘terrorists’, Moscow is now making diplomatic efforts to protect its military assets in the country. Moscow is seeking to secure the future of its key military bases ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

Assad Arrives in Russia After Fleeing Syria, Russian Media Says

President Bashar al-Assad landed in Russia, according to state media outlets there and two Iranian officials, after fleeing the country as rebels took control of Syria’s capital.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Trump discusses key priorities in new interview

President-elect Donald Trump sat down for an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press" to discuss his priorities for his second term. Trump was pressed on his tariff threats and plans for mass ...

CBS News - Dec. 8

Syria live updates: Assad is now in Moscow, Russian state media says

Rebel forces in Syria captured the capital Damascus and toppled the regime of President Bashar al-Assad in a lightning-quick advance across the country.

ABC News - Dec. 8

What’s Next for Syria After the Collapse of Assad’s Government?

Predicting Syria’s future is challenging, as the government’s sudden demise took many people who have watched the region for years by surprise.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

Syria’s Government Battles Multiple Rebel Uprisings

The longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad is facing threats from rebellions on numerous fronts as his key ally, Iran, is paring back support.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

EU foreign policy head Kallas welcomes end of al-Assad in Syria

Yahoo News - Dec. 8

Israeli military says UN peacekeepers in Syria came under attack

Yahoo News - Dec. 7

Military leader dissolves Burkina Faso's government

Yahoo News - Dec. 7

Iran Begins to Evacuate Military Officials and Personnel From Syria

The withdrawals by one of President Bashar al-Assad’s key backers come amid a resurgent rebel offensive.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Burkina Faso's military junta sacks the prime minister and dissolves the government

Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta has issued a decree dismissing Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and announcing the dissolution of the national government

ABC News - Dec. 6

Trump and Kushner Help Launch New U.S.-Based Soccer Tournament

The Club World Cup will take place in the United States next summer, and a draw for the games was held on Thursday night.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Russian spies surveilled Ukrainian troops at US base, trial hears

Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova, and Tihomir Ivanchev, deny a conspiracy to spy.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Sanofi to Invest $1 Billion in New Insulin Manufacturing Base in China

The new base, which will be located in Yizhuang, Beijing, marks Sanofi’s second production site in the capital and its fourth in the country.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

Russian Propaganda Claims Stalker 2 Is Drafting Players Into The Ukrainian Military

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl may have arrived with more issues than the developers would have liked, but it's almost a miracle it came out at all considering the ongoing war in Ukraine. Now, ...

GameSpot - Dec. 2

EU to discuss Russian military bases in Syria with new government

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