The Sparta II, a Russian cargo ship under U.S. sanctions, had been drifting near Tartus since Jan. 5 after leaving Baltiysk in Kaliningrad Oblast on Dec. 11.

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

The "Admiral Kuznetsov," the only aircraft carrier in the Russian fleet and inherited by the Kremlin after the USSR's dissolution, continues to face setbacks. The "ship of shame" has failed to undergo successful repairs for the third consecutive year.

The new authorities in Syria ended an agreement with the Russian company managing the key port of Tartous in the latest sign of Russia's waning influence in the country after the fall of the regime.

Assad's regime, Russia lost a key all in the Middle East - but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.

From Syria to Libya to Georgia, Putin's grip on his global empire is loosening. Thus far only Turkey and Israel benefit. Will the West rise to the occasion too?

Iran and Russia signed a 20-year strategic partnership treaty. It outlines significant economic and military cooperation.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov discussed developments in Syria over the phone, Foreign Ministry sources

Syria's interim rulers are trying to form a united national army after the fall of Bashar Assad late last year.

Berlin says Moscow must respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and withdraw its troops from the country - Anadolu Ajansı

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian for the signing of a broad partnership pact

The new Syrian authorities have banned the import of goods from Russia, Israel and Iran. This was announced on January 18 by the Turkish portal Turkiye Today.