Syria, Russia and Mediterranean

Ukraine-Russia latest: Moscow cargo ship with Syria ties sinks as North Korean troop casualties ‘exceed 3,000’
Moscow cargo ship with Syria ties sinks as North Korean troop casualties ‘exceed 3,000’ - Zelensky warns of greater military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang, including sending more troops and
Russian cargo ship linked to Syria arms deliveries sinks in the Mediterranean
Ursa Major, built in 2009, sank following an engine room explosion, according to authorities in Moscow. The company operating the cargo vessel is owned by the Russian Ministry of Defence.View on euron
Russia Sailors Evacuated to NATO Port as Ship Sinks in Mediterranean
The Russian cargo ship was thought to be heading to Syria to transport military equipment out of the Tartus naval base.
A Russian cargo ship that may have been part of an evacuation run to Syria sank
A Russian-flagged cargo vessel has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea after an explosion in its engine room, Russia's foreign ministry said on Tuesday. Fourteen crew members were rescued, but two were missing,
Russian ship possibly heading to Syria for base evacuation sinks off Spanish coast
The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between the Spanish city of Águilas and Algeria's Oran after an onboard explosion. Source: Spanish media outlet La Verdad, as reported by European Pravda Details: The Spanish maritime rescue service transported 14 crew members to the port of Cartagena,
Russia scrambles to withdraw troops from chaotic Syria
The overthrow of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad means that the Russians will have to withdraw the soldiers and equipment they sent to Syria. The evacuation is encountering difficulties — one of the ships sent for this purpose has broken down and is drifting off the coast of Portugal,
A ship sent to evacuate Russian troops from Syria broke down near Portugal, Ukraine intelligence says
Russia sent a ship to evacuate soldiers and equipment from its bases in Syria but it broke down en route, according to Ukrainian intelligence.
Russian vessel for personnel evacuation from Syria breaks down in open sea – Ukrainian intelligence
A cargo vessel, Sparta, sent by Russia to evacuate its military equipment and weaponry from Syria, has broken down on the way and the Russian crew is adrift in the open waters near Portugal. Source: Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) Quote: "The cargo vessel Sparta,
Russian withdrawal from Syria: Navigating a troubled departure
The overthrow of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad means that the Russians will have to withdraw the soldiers and equipment they sent to Syria. The evacuation is facing difficulties — one of the ships sent for this purpose has broken down and is drifting off the coast of Portugal.
With S-400s Out, Russia’s Days Of Controlling Syria’s Airspace Are Over
The transfer marks the end of an era when Russia played an arguably oversized role in determining which countries could ...
Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin
Losing Syrian military bases would hurt the Kremlin’s attempts to project power in the Middle East and Africa.
Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall
The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between ...
Russia's Syria exit could help Ukraine-Israel relationship as analyst warns it 'offers little' to Jerusalem
With Russia’s diminished influence in Syria, Ukraine calls on Israel to reconsider its stance and provide essential defensive ...
Syria's Tangled Alliances and Rivalries: A Visual Guide
Assad, old alliances have crumbled, and global powers are figuring out their relationships with Syria’s new de facto leaders.
If Russia tried to withdraw from Syria, it'd be 'obvious,' a senior analyst says
Russia hasn't mass-evacuated troops and gear from Syria; it's likely waiting the situation out. Analysts say attempts to ...
Putin says Russia isn't weakened by Syria setback
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Russia’s setbacks in Syria primed to benefit US Navy in Mediterranean and beyond
It’s uncertain how much success Russia is having while negotiating with Syria’s dominant forces to retain its naval and air ...
Russia Nears Deal With New Syria Leaders to Keep Army Bases
Russia is nearing an agreement with Syria’s new leadership to keep two vital military bases in the Middle East state, a key ...
Putin Dealt Double Blow in Africa After Syria Retreat
Two African states are frustrating Moscow's efforts to establish a stronger military presence in the continent following the ...