As the Syrian regime collapses, Turkey faces new challenges in balancing alliances with NATO, Russia, and Iran.
Both Moscow and Washington say their citizens have been wrongfully imprisoned and their diplomats harassed increasingly as relations soured.
As rebel forces seize Damascus, the collapse of the Assad regime threatens Russia’s strategic foothold in the Middle East, signaling a profound shift in the region’s balance of power.
Iran is pushing several narratives via state media, including blaming US and Israel for toppling Assad regime, and turning to Russia and other countries.
Reports show Russia continues to use gold to shirk sanctions; China vows to open new commodity futures market
Asked about the future of the bases, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "It's premature to talk about it yet."
The future of Syria is at a foundational moment. What comes next can always be worse.
Despite Russia allegedly helping Assad, Syrian opposition forces have guaranteed the safety of Russian military bases and diplomatic missions.
With Syrian rebel forces rapidly advancing south toward Damascus after already taking Aleppo and Hama, the ground in Syria is shifting.
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