Reliance on Russia’s military offerings has become increasingly prevalent in parts of Africa, amid an aggressive push by Moscow to lessen Western influence on the continent.

Since former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s government fell to rebels last month, forcing him to flee to the safety of Moscow, Russia, rumors have emerged that he has been poisoned.

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

Vladimir Putin and Bashar al-Assad were allegedly communicating before rebels took over the Syrian government in December.

Report Claims Bashar al-Assad was Poisoned in Russia | Vantage with Palki Sharma A new report claims that ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was poisoned in his Moscow apartment on Sunday. Though the report says Assad was stabilised by medical professionals,

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC’s) chief prosecutor has made an unannounced visit to Syria to meet with Ahmad al-Sharaa, the leader of Syria’s new de facto government, to discuss how to ensure accountability for alleged crimes committed in the country.

The Kremlin has dismissed previous Western claims that Russia sponsored acts of sabotage and attacks in Europe

Assad’s regime on December 8 has put Syria in the spotlight once again. Following over a decade of conflict, the killing of

People celebrate, after Syrian rebels announced that they have ousted President Bashar al-Assad, at Majdal Anjar in Bekaa, Lebanon, December 8, 2024.

Hakan Fidan meets with UK foreign secretary, German, Egyptian, Syrian foreign ministers on sidelines of Riyadh meeting on Syria - Anadolu Ajansı

Syria needs foreign financial aid, investments, development assistance, and political support, including the removal of sanctions, for holistic recovery - Anadolu Ajansı

As President Biden prepares to leave office, he has sought to take credit for the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria. That may or may not be justified, but Biden is grasping for anything in the world for which he can claim credit. He leaves behind a remarkably weak foreign policy record.