Syrian rebels pledge to protect Russian bases: Russian state media

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.

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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In the cover image Russian military navy ship in Syrian Tartus port (archive image satellite photos updated in real time here) by Carlo Domenico Cristofori The anti-government militants and jihadists who toppled President Bashar Assad’s government in Syria have guaranteed the security of Russia’s military bases and diplomatic outposts in the country, a Kremlin source

Russia says will discuss status of its Syria bases with new authorities

The Kremlin said it would discuss the status of Russia's two military bases in Syria with the country's new rulers following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad by opposition rebels. Story by Emerald Maxwell.

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.

Kremlin: opposition forces promise security for Russian bases in Syria following government overthrow

Rebel forces, who seized power in Syria, have pledged to ensure the safety of Russian military bases and diplomatic missions in the country, as …