Syria, Israel and Russia

Israel wants US to keep Syria 'weak' by allowing Russian bases, sources tell Reuters
Israel works to counter Turkey's growing influence in Syria by lobbying the United States to keep it weak and decentralised, including by letting Russia keep its military bases in the country, Reuters reported on Feb.
Exclusive-Israel lobbies US to keep Russian bases in a 'weak' Syria, sources say
Israel is lobbying the United States to keep Syria weak and decentralised, including by letting Russia keep its military bases there to counter Turkey's growing influence in the country, four sources familiar with the efforts said.
Israel lobbies US to keep Russia's military presence in Syria - report
Israel has publicly declared its mistrust of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Islamist faction that led the campaign that toppled Assad.
Opinion
Russia in the Mediterranean: Military shift from Syria to Libya
Russia's withdrawal from Syria and its shift toward Libya are important developments in terms of Mediterranean security. Following the collapse of the Assad regime and its expulsion from the country, Moscow seems to have shifted toward a strategy of reducing its military presence in Syria and protecting its interests in North Africa more strongly.
Russia Gambles to Keep Military Bases in Post-Assad Syria
For years, soldiers from Russia's Hmeimim Air Base in Syria roamed freely through coastal cities. War planes flew from the complex to bombard Islamist rebels fighting Bashar al-Assad's repressive regime.
Power Struggle: How Israel’s Lobbying Keeps Syria Weak Amid Turkey’s Growing Influence
Israel is actively pressuring the United States to maintain Russian military bases in Syria. This request is part of a larger strategy to keep Syria weak and prevent Turkey from increasing its influence in the region.
No Hamas or PIJ presence in Syria, Damascus-based source claims
The source added that such an allegation is a lie made up by Israel "to cover up its plans regarding Syria after the fall of the Assad regime."
Israel urges US to allow Russian bases in Syria
Israel is lobbying the US to maintain Syria's weakness and Russian military bases in response to Turkey's growing influence in the region. This move is aimed at preventing a security threat to Israel from Islamist forces backed by Ankara,
Putin disaster as key Russian airbase in Syria comes under attack in humiliating blow
Putin is desperate to maintain control over the military base in Latakia, a key logistics point for its Africa operations.
Mystery Drones Swarm Russia's Middle East Air Base
Unidentified drones have been spotted above the Khmeimim air base; a military blogger has theorized the Syrian government is ...
The New York Times29d
Russia, Seeking to Salvage Military Bases, Goes Hat in Hand to Syria
World powers are jockeying for influence, as Syria’s fledgling ... Damascus to meet Mr. al-Shara. Russia wants to keep its naval base on the Mediterranean at Tartus, which dates to the Soviet ...
Cleveland Jewish News11d
As Russia’s influence in Syria wanes, Turkey steps in
Israeli observers offer contrasting outlooks on whether Russia will—or should, from Israel's perspective—retain its foothold in Syria.
Putin holds first call with Syria's transitional president, pledges support and future cooperation
Russian President Vladimir Putin held his first official phone conversation on Feb. 12 with Syria’s new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, following the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad.
The Media Line13d
First Direct Contact Between al-Sharaa and Putin: Syria’s New Leadership and Russia Navigate Tense Post-Assad Relations
Although this was the first direct conversation between Putin and al-Sharaa, the interim Syrian leader had previously engaged ...
seattlepi.com19d
Putin has a 'constructive' conversation in first call with Syria's new leader, Kremlin says
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday spoke to Syria's new leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such top-level contact since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad.
Russia plans high-level contacts with Syria in near future, Lavrov says
Russia is planning to hold high-level contacts with Syria in the near future, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on ...