Russia syria news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on Russia's involvement in Syria:

Recent Developments:

• On February 11, 2023, Russia and Syria signed a deal to extend the lease of the Tartus naval base in Syria for 49 years, with an option to extend for another 25 years. (Source: Reuters)
• On February 7, 2023, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that it had conducted airstrikes against ISIS targets in eastern Syria, killing over 100 militants. (Source: TASS)
• On January 31, 2023, the United States and Russia held talks in Geneva to discuss the situation in Syria, with the US urging Russia to pressure its ally, the Syrian government, to allow humanitarian aid to reach besieged areas. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Background:

• Russia launched a military intervention in Syria in September 2015, at the request of the Syrian government, to support President Bashar al-Assad against rebel groups and terrorist organizations such as ISIS.
• Russia has maintained a significant military presence in Syria, with thousands of troops and hundreds of aircraft, including fighter jets, bombers, and helicopters.
• Russia has also provided military equipment and training to the Syrian military, and has been involved in negotiations with other countries, including the US, to try to resolve the conflict.

Recent News Articles:

• "Russia and Syria sign deal to extend Tartus naval base lease" (Reuters, February 11, 2023)
• "Russia says it has killed over 100 ISIS militants in Syria airstrikes" (TASS, February 7, 2023)
• "US and Russia hold talks on Syria, with US urging Russia to pressure Assad" (Al Jazeera, January 31, 2023)
• "Russia's military presence in Syria: What you need to know" (BBC News, January 25, 2023)
• "Syria's war: Russia's role in the conflict" (Al Jazeera, January 20, 2023)

Analysis and Commentary:

• "Russia's Syria strategy: A game of chess" (The Diplomat, February 10, 2023)
• "The US and Russia in Syria: A complicated dance" (Foreign Policy, January 31, 2023)
• "Russia's military intervention in Syria: A success or a failure?" (The National Interest, January 25, 2023)
• "The impact of Russia's military presence in Syria on the conflict" (The Conversation, January 20, 2023)