Putin Glosses Over Russian Setbacks, Including Syria
The Russian president, in a marathon annual news conference, said that he had not yet met with Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian leader who fled to Moscow, but that he planned to.
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Putin on Russia's economy, Trump and Syria's Assad
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Putin denies Russia was defeated in Syria
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Putin wants to maintain military bases in Syria
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Russian economic situation stable, says Putin
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Putin admits Russian inflation is an 'alarming signal' and the economy is 'overheating'
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New satellite images show the Russians packing up their stuff amid a flurry of activity at a key airbase in Syria
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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 - 3d -
In the end, Syria and Assad became just too toxic – even for Putin | Nikolay Kozhanov
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Russian presence in Syria remains. But it's unclear for how long
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Syria's ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him
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Blinken meets with Arab leaders over Syria's future
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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 - 6d -
Iranians Confront Their Leaders Over Syria Debacle
For decades, Iran poured money and military aid into Syria, backing the Assad regime in its ambition to confront Israel. Now many Iranians are openly asking why.The New York Times - 6d -
Moldova declares state of emergency over fears Russian gas flows via Ukraine will stop
Moldova's parliament on Friday voted to approve a state of emergency, citing fears of an immediate threat to energy security.CNBC - Dec. 13 -
Moldova declares a state of emergency over energy as fears of Russian gas shortage loom
Moldova’s parliament has voted in favor of imposing a state of emergency in the energy sector over fears that Russia could leave the European Union candidate country without sufficient natural gas ...ABC News - Dec. 13 -
Moldova declares a state of emergency over energy as fears of Russian gas shortage loom
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Humbled in Syria, Putin Seeks Vindication in Ukraine
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Tracking Putin's Most Feared Secret Agency---From Inside a Russian Prison and Beyond
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russians told not to travel to West as Putin could use new missile in ‘coming days’
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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 - Dec. 11 -
Syria's Assad is in Russia, Putin's deputy foreign minister confirms to NBC News
Russia is providing sanctuary to Bashar al-Assad, after the swift collapse of the Syrian leader's regime, Russia’s deputy foreign minister told NBC News.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Russian forces stay put at key military bases in Syria
Satellite imagery shows no signs of withdrawal from air and naval facilitiesFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Syria live: preserving territorial integrity is key, say US and Russian diplomats at UN
Deputy US ambassador Robert Wood says situation ‘very fluid’ but that nearly everyone at closed-door UN meeting spoke about need for Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence to ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
The west should not succumb to cynical regret over Syria
Lots could still go wrong but the demise of one of the world’s most cruel dictators is welcomeFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Nauru agrees to give Australia a veto right over a range of pacts with third nations including China
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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 -
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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 -
Syria latest: Syrians celebrate in the streets as Russian media says Assad has arrived in Moscow
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Martin Rowson on a setback for Putin in Syria – cartoon
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