The new government of Syria has demanded that the aggressor country of russia extradite former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, who fled the country in

The new Syrian administration has called on Russia to extradite former President Bashar al-Assad, Reuters reported, citing a source familiar with negotiations between the two countries.

Russia deployed troops to Syria in 2015 to support Assad regime's brutal crackdown against anti-government forces.

Russia has lost a naval base after Syria ended an investment contract with Moscow, asserting its authority over the Tartus port.

The images appear to show several Russian vehicles and equipment have been moved in what would be a big blow to Russia's foothold in the region.

Russia’s deputy foreign minister and a special envoy arrived in Damascus. Theirs was the first such visit since President Bashar al-Assad fled the country, according to Russian state news.

Syria's de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa has requested Russia to hand over former president Bashar al-Assad, who fled to Russia after being toppled by insurgents in December, a Syrian source told Reuters.

Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, was received by al-Sharaa on Friday, making his first visit since al-Assad’s overthrow.

MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday signed a 20-year strategic partnership treaty involving closer defence cooperation that is likely to worry the West.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian deepened military ties between their countries on Friday by signing a 20-year strategic partnership that is likely to worry the West.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is starting 2025 with a bang. In a nod to U.S. President Donald Trump’s desire for a settlement in Ukraine, the Kremlin has announced its readiness for negotiations “without preconditions.

Among the topics likely to come up at the hearing: her 2017 meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, her friendly positions toward Russia and her push to drop charges against Edward Snowden.