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How Putin’s intelligence agents convinced Assad to flee Syria

Fresh details have emerged of the ousted Syrian dictactor’s escape with the help of the Kremlin

The Independent UK

Russia and Ukraine face off at European security conference as all sides wait for Trump presidency

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) marks the 50th anniversary of its foundation next year. Last week, after months of wrangling, its 57 members meeting in Malta managed to agree on a new leadership team.

The Conversation

New Syria PM Says All Religious Groups' Rights 'Guaranteed'

Syria's new prime minister said the Islamist-led alliance that ousted president Bashar al-Assad will "guarantee" the rights of all religious groups and called on the millions who fled the war to return home.

International Business Times

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Russian warships 'stay away from their Syria port base' after toppling of Assad regime in blow to Putin

Reports say troops and equipment were being flown out of Russia’s Khmeimim Air Base in Syria’s Latakia province

Evening Standard

Russia disconnects several regions from the global internet to test its sovereign net

Not even VPNs managed to help Russians bypass internet restrictions in what looks like a "new phase of online censorship" for the country.

TechRadar

‘A blow to Putin’s prestige’: What al-Assad’s fall means for Russia

As Moscow shelters Syria’s longtime leader, analysts say Russia’s Middle East ambitions are likely to continue.

Al Jazeera

Global Chemical Weapons Watchdog Reminds Syria Of Obligations

OPCW reminds Syria of chemical weapons obligations as rebels advance and Assad is overthrown. Israel conducts airstrikes on suspected sites. Russia grants ...

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The Guardian view on Romania’s annulled election: a wake-up call for democracies

Editorial: The social media-driven success of a pro-Putin candidate confirmed the extent to which Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics are now a threat

The Guardian - UK

Assad's Fall Shows Russian Military Limited By Ukraine Offensive

The collapse of Moscow ally Bashar al-Assad's Syrian government has dealt a major blow to Russia's image of global strength and laid bare the limits of its military reach as its Ukraine offensive drags on.

International Business Times

Bashar Al-Assad Granted Asylum In Moscow

Bashar al-Assad granted asylum in Russia after leaving Syria amidst uprising and rebel encirclement. Kremlin silent on Putin's involvement.

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How the loss of its Mediterranean naval base in Syria would weaken Russia as a global power

The fall of the Assad regime constitutes a major blow to Russia’s foreign policy and prestige. Not least among the setbacks is the prospect of possibly having to swallow the loss of its only overseas naval base, located in the port of Tartus on Syria’s Mediterranean coast.

The Conversation

First Thing: Syrians search for loved ones in bowels of Sednaya prison

Kremlin confirms Assad is in Moscow as people celebrate fall in Damascus. Plus, Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of raping girl, 13, in US lawsuit

The Guardian - UK

Trump Nominee Tulsi Gabbard Has Inclination to Believe 'Most Outrageous Propaganda' Against US From Enemies, John Bolton Warns

It "raises serious questions about her judgement" Bolton said. Nearly 100 former officials blasted her nomination in a recent letter

Latin Times

Moscow reaches out to new Syrian leadership in move to secure bases

Having labelled Syrian rebels ‘terrorists’, Moscow is now making diplomatic efforts to protect its military assets in the country

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Al Jazeera

Russia gave asylum to deposed Syrian President al-Assad, Kremlin confirms

The decision to grant asylum to Bashar al-Assad comes amid concerns over Russian military bases in Syria.

Evening Standard

'Rat of Damascus' Assad fled to Moscow, says Lammy, as Putin hit by 'strategic political defeat' in Syria

Foreign secretary brands Assad a ‘monster’ as the horrors of dictator’s prisons emerge after regime collapses

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,019

Here are the key developments on the 1,019th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

The Guardian - AU

Preserving territorial integrity is key, say US and Russian diplomats at UN – as it happened

Deputy US ambassador Robert Wood says nearly everyone at UN meeting backed Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence

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The Independent UK

Russia has used Putin’s Oreshnik missile for the first time. Why now?

Putin said the missile was called the ‘Oreshnik’ — Russian for hazelnut tree

Al Jazeera

Syria’s deposed former leader al-Assad in Moscow: Russian media

Russia has granted the al-Assad family asylum on ‘humanitarian grounds’, Russian news agencies report.

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Syrian Rebel Leaders Guarantee Security Of Russian Military Bases

Syrian rebel leaders assure safety of Russian bases in Syria. Political dialogue and bilateral relations emphasized.

International Business Times

Dozens Arrested In Overnight Crackdown On Georgia Pro-EU Protests

Georgian police said on Saturday they arrested dozens of people during a crackdown on pro-EU protesters who rallied Friday for a ninth consecutive day against the government decision to shelve talks on joining the bloc.

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Russia Spreading Disinformation To Undermine U.S. Support For Ukraine

Russia's disinformation campaign aims to undermine U.S. support for Ukraine and influence global events.

The Conversation

Europe readies for war as Russian rhetoric escalates

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Fortune

Russia is speeding into a demographic crisis with a 25-year-low birth rate as the Ukraine war rages on

Russia has had similar troughs in its demographics during World War II and after the fall of the Soviet Union—but things are different this time.

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