Syrian rebels pledge to protect Russian bases: Russian state media

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After calling the insurgents "terrorists," Moscow is now making diplomatic efforts to protect its military assets in the country Who wins and who loses with the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria Moscow is trying to secure the future of its key military bases in Syria while initiating contacts with the country's new rebel leaders. Assad's regime's dramatic collapse threatens to erode Russia's influence in the Middle East.

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A ballet of cargo planes discreetly carries the most important equipment to Russia, while Moscow negotiates with the new government in Damascus in the hope of maintaining a military presence in Syria.

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Russia has been trying to establish contact with leaders of the Syrian rebels, who have controlled part of the country including Damascus, to negotiate with them about ensuring the safety of their people and bases in Syria. The head of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), Sergei Naryshkin, called it a “main task” on Monday, according to TASS. The Russians would like to stay in Tartus and Hmím.