Syria, Russia and Assad

Syria calls on Russia to hand over Assad, key aides in first post-ouster talks, media reports
Syria's new government has allegedly requested that Russia hand over former President Bashar al-Assad and his close aides, Reuters reported on Jan. 28, citing a Syrian source close to the matter. The demand was reportedly raised during the first negotiations between Syrian officials and a Kremlin delegation following Assad's ouster by rebels in
Russian Delegation in First Syria Visit Since Assad Fall, TASS Reports
MOSCOW (Reuters) -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.
Syria Reportedly Demands Russia Extradite Ousted Assad and Provide Compensation
Syria's new leadership seeks accountability from Russia, requesting reparations and the extradition of the ousted Bashar al-Assad.
Russian government delegation arrives in Syria for talks, TASS reports
A Russian government 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. The delegation,
Russian diplomats make first Syria visit since Assad's fall
The first Russian official delegation to visit Syria since the toppling of long-term Moscow ally Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Damascus, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday. The visit comes with Moscow keen to secure the fate of two military bases there and after Russian President Vladimir Putin denied that Moscow had suffered a strategic "defeat" in the Middle East following the fall of Assad.
New Syria leaders discuss 'justice' for Assad's victims with Russian delegation
Syria’s new leaders said Wednesday they had discussed “transitional justice” with the first Russian official delegation to visit Damascus since the toppling of long-term Moscow ally Bashar al-Assad. The visit came with Russia keen to secure the fate of two military bases in Syria and after Russian President Vladimir Putin denied that Moscow had suffered
Syria demands extradition of Assad from Russian asylum
Shara, have demanded that Russia extradite Bashar al-Assad. The former leader of Syria found asylum in the Kremlin after fleeing the country. Reuters reported on the demand for Russia to extradite Bashar al-Assad,
The discovery of brutal mass graves in Syria reveals Assad’s legacy of horror
Syria’s Civil Defense has uncovered over two dozen charred bodies in two basements in rural Damascus, adding to the growing ...
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New Syrian government demands Russia extradite Assad – Reuters
The new Syrian government demands that Russia extradite former President Bashar al-Assad. He fled to Moscow after rebels ...
Russian Envoys Arrive in Syria for First Time Since al-Assad Fell
Russia’s deputy foreign minister and a special envoy arrived in Damascus. Theirs was the first such visit since President ...
Russian government delegation makes first official visit to Syria since Assad's fall
DAMASCUS, Syria — A delegation of Russian officials arrived in Damascus on Tuesday for the first such visit to Syria since ...
A mysterious meeting with Syrian president is at the center of spy chief's nomination fight
When Tulsi Gabbard returned to Washington from a clandestine sit-down with Syria's then-president Bashar Assad eight years ago this month, she was greeted with a flurry of criticism.
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Kremlin refuses to comment on report Syria asked for Assad to be extradited
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Wednesday refused to comment on emerging reports that claim Syria’s new government asked Moscow for Bashar Assad’s extradition in return for Russia keeping its ...
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Russia seeks ‘permanent dialogue’ with Syria after Assad’s exile
Russia reaffirms its commitment to maintain a permanent dialogue with Syria's new leadership after the ousting of President ...
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Checking in on Syria, one month after Assad regime fell
After the sudden fall of the Syrian regime in December, Syrians are still euphoric but grappling with a shattered economy and fragile security. NPR’s Jane Arraf reports from Damascus. This segment ...
EU cautiously agrees roadmap to ease sanctions on Syria in wake of Assad’s downfall
European Union foreign ministers have agreed to begin lifting sanctions on Syria, but insist that the measures should be ...
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Syria booksellers navigate freedom and struggle post-Assad, keeping hope alive through literature
Assad, overcoming censorship and economic struggles. Violates equality: Supreme Court cancels domicile-based PG medical ...