Syria seeks continued Russian support amid post-Assad transition
In his first official visit to Moscow since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in December, Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad el-Chaibani expressed a desire for continued Russian support as Syria navigates a complex political and security landscape.
"This is a time filled with challenges and threats, but also an opportunity to build a united and strong Syria. Naturally, we want Russia to be by our side on this path," Chaibani stated during a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Russia had been a key ally of Assad, notably intervening militarily in 2015 to support his regime against rebel forces. Following Assad’s ouster and subsequent refuge in Russia, the new U.S.-backed Syrian leadership has sought to maintain relations with Moscow.
The two ministers are expected to discuss the future of Russia's two strategic military installations in Syria: the naval base in Tartus and the Hmeimim airbase on the Mediterranean coast. Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s readiness to assist with Syria’s post-conflict reconstruction, underscoring Moscow’s long-term interests in the region.
The meeting highlights the evolving dynamics of international alliances in Syria as the country attempts to recover from years of war and political upheaval.
-
17:00
-
16:45
-
16:30
-
16:15
-
16:00
-
15:45
-
15:30
-
15:15
-
15:00
-
14:45
-
14:30
-
14:15
-
14:00
-
13:45
-
13:30
-
13:15
-
13:00
-
12:45
-
12:30
-
12:15
-
12:00
-
11:54
-
11:45
-
11:36
-
11:30
-
11:23
-
11:15
-
11:01
-
11:00
-
10:45
-
10:38
-
10:30
-
10:19
-
10:15
-
10:00
-
09:58
-
09:45
-
09:45
-
09:30
-
09:22
-
09:15
-
09:00
-
09:00
-
08:45
-
08:44
-
08:30
-
08:23
-
08:15
-
08:03
-
08:00
