The transfer marks the end of an era when Russia played an arguably oversized role in determining which countries could operate in Syria’s contested airspace.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized Russia's openness to dialogue with Syria's new administration, while expressed understanding of Turkey's security concerns along its border.

While the victory against Bashar Assad’s forces is a triumph, the jihadist-turned-statesman who is now in charge has a lengthy to-do list.

For decades, Russia has been trying to rebuild its influence in the Middle East. But after the rapid collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, the Kremlin is scrambling to salvage whatever it can. President Vladimir V.

Kyiv strikes Russian skyscrapers in major drone attack 1,000km from frontline - Putin says he is open to talks with Donald Trump, saying ‘we will have things to discuss’

Former CNN Moscow bureau chief Jill Dougherty says that Vladimir Putin spinning Russia’s withdrawal from Syria as a victory could be a preview of how he will frame any possible ceasefire with Ukraine.

Although Russia has managed to avoid an economic collapse, its war with Ukraine and military involvement in Syria have negatively affected its economy.

The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Assad claimed in the statement Monday that he had no intention of fleeing Syria for Russia and that he wanted to keep fighting rebel forces. But he yielded to a request by Russia to evacuate after ...

The Tartous naval base is its only Mediterranean repair and resupply hub, and Hmeimim is a major staging post for military and mercenary activity in Africa.

Russia appears to be moving some of its military equipment from Syria to Africa, where Moscow is expanding its military footprint.

In an hourlong televised meeting with his top military brass, Vladimir Putin left Syria unmentioned and made it clear that winning in Ukraine was his top priority.