The Kremlin attempted to prop up former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, amid ongoing geopolitical bargaining for Russian military bases.

The entities involved

• Kremlin →

  fortified complex in Moscow, Russia

  • YouTube was targeted by information campaigns and sanctions while being used to monitor state-sponsored propaganda.Mon 16:00
  • An oil refinery in Moscow was attacked by Ukrainian drones, causing city airports to close.Mon 15:54
• Bashar al-Assad →

  President of Syrian Arab Republic from 2000 to 2024

  • Thematic discussion on the aftermath of the Assad regime's rule in Syria, focusing on post-regime justice challenges and drawing parallels to the post-2003 Iraq strife.Mon 06:29
  • OPCW monitors chemical weapons in Syria, with the investigation involving the Assad regime, Russian influence, and US pressure.Sun 00:43
• Damascus →

  capital and largest city of Syria

  • Israel conducts military incursions in southern Syria.Mon 10:00
  • Fouad Siniora criticized Donald Trump's suggestion regarding the role of Syria.Mon 05:49

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