Russian Diplomats Make 1st Syria Visit Since Assad’s Fall

Russian government delegation makes first official visit to Syria since Assad's fall
A delegation of Russian officials, including Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, visited Damascus for the first time since Bashar Assad's ouster. They met with Syria's interim leadership. Despite the fall of Assad,
Russian Envoys Arrive in Syria for First Time Since al-Assad Fell
Russia’s deputy foreign minister and a special presidential envoy for Syria arrived in Damascus on Tuesday, according to Russian state news.
Russian delegation in first Syria visit since Assad fall, TASS reports
A Russian delegation has arrived in Damascus for the first time since Moscow's ally President Bashar al-Assad was toppled, Russia's TASS state news agency reported on Tuesday, as Russia tries to secure the future of its military bases in Syria.
Russian delegation visits Damascus to secure military bases after Assad’s fall
Russia, a longtime supporter of Assad’s regime, provided military assistance to bolster Assad against rebel forces throughout Syria’s protracted civil war.
Russian officials make first visit to Damascus since Assad's overthrow
Senior Russian officials arrived in Damascus on Tuesday for their first meetings with Syria's new leadership under Hayat Tahrir Al Sham (HTS), which led the overthrow of Moscow's main Middle East ally,
Senior Russian official to visit Syria, sources say
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov is set to meet Syria's new rulers this week in Damascus, two Syrian sources said on Tuesday, in the first visit by Russian officials since Moscow's ally President Bashar al-Assad was toppled.
Russian diplomats arrive in Syria to smooth ties
Sharaa, has not ordered a Russian exit despite the fall of pro- Moscow dictator Bashar Assad. Russian diplomats on Tuesday arrived in Syria for the first time since the fall of former dictator Bashar Assad in December.
Russian Diplomats Make First Syria Visit Since Assad’s Fall
The first official Russian delegation to visit Syria since the toppling of long-term Moscow ally Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Damascus, state-run news agency RIA Novosti reported on Tuesday. The visit comes as Moscow is keen to secure the fate of two military bases in the country,
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