Contents tagged with Syria
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Syria halts imports from Russia, Iran, and Israel
Syria's Finance Ministry has banned the import of goods originating from Russia, Iran, and Israel, a development reported by outlet Al Arabiya.
The mandate includes a strict policy of confiscating any products found to originate from these countries.
The government aims to bolster the economy by allowing dollar transactions and implementing a new set of unified customs duties with reductions ranging from 50% to 60%, according to Al Arabiya.
Following this decision, Syria has opened its doors …
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Ukraine: Russian ships denied entry to Syria's Tartus naval base
Russian ships blocked from Syria's Tartus naval base: Seven of Russia's vessels are being denied entry to their only overseas naval base in Tartus, Syria, according to Navy Captain Third Rank Dmitry Pletenchuk, spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy. This has forced them to drift in the Mediterranean Sea.
Pletenchuk explained that these are seven ships, including two missile carriers, which have been stranded at sea for over a week due to their inability to enter the port and retrieve Russian …
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Russian military faces hurdles in Syria withdrawal amidst new political landscape
According to Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Directorate, Russian military personnel have been instructed to destroy all non-operational or repair-needed military vehicles stationed at a bases in Syria. This drastic measure comes amidst wider strategic maneuvers in the region.
Ukraine's military intelligence highlights Russia's initial plan to transfer weaponry and military equipment from Syria to Libya via maritime routes. However, Russia is facing delays as it awaits clearance for its ships …
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Russian evacuation efforts stalled as Syrian authorities deny port access to Sparta II cargo ship
Russian cargo vessel Sparta II has been unable to dock for over four days as new Syrian authorities refuse entry, jeopardizing Russia's efforts to evacuate military assets following the regime change in Syria. The ship, which aims to enter the strategic port of Tartus, home to Russia's sole naval base outside its borders, remains adrift. This comes amid mounting evidence from marinetraffic.com, OSINT analysts, and military correspondents.
Sparta II set sail from Baltiysk in Russia's …
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Russia establishes new military base in gold-rich Southern Libya, relocating forces from Syria
Fresh satellite imagery shows that Russia might be establishing a new base in Africa, relocating forces from Syria to Libya. This shift, confirmed on January 5, substantiates previous Western media reports speculating that Russian troops would not return home but remain strategically positioned near the Mediterranean Sea.
The new base, photographed in southern Libya, is situated at a crucial junction close to the borders of Chad and Sudan, near the Kuribugudi region renowned for its rich gold …
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Ukrainian Intelligence: Russia to relocate military assets from Syria to Africa
The Kremlin is poised to transfer some of its military assets from Syria to Africa, according to recent intelligence updates. Much of the military hardware stationed in Tartus is awaiting naval transport to Libya, reported the press service of the Ukrainian Military Intelligence Directorate.
On January 5, Russian large assault ships "Ivan Gren" and "Alexander Otrakovsky" are expected to dock at Tartus. Adding to the fleet, the cargo ship Sparta, currently in the Mediterranean Sea, will also …
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Ukraine and Syria explore restoration of diplomatic ties amid strategic discussions
During a visit to Damascus, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha held high-level talks with Syria's de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa. The diplomatic dialogue also extended to meetings with Prime Minister Mohamed al-Bashir and Syria's Foreign Minister Asad Hasan al-Sheybani, as reported by RBC-Ukraine.
Ukraine expressed its interest in re-establishing diplomatic ties contingent upon the new Syrian regime's respect for international law and Ukraine's territorial integrity. Sybiha emphasized …
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Russian cargo ship 'Ursa Major' sinks after explosion in Mediterranean Sea
In a dramatic turn of events, a Russian ship, "Ursa Major," traveling through the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria, suffered an explosion and sank. Two crew members are currently missing, while the remaining 14 have been rescued, reports El Español. Earlier sources indicated that the freighter was likely headed for the Syrian port of Tartus to retrieve Russian military equipment and supplies.
Spanish media outlets state that the surviving crew members have been transported to the …
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Russian naval convoy enters Mediterranean amid speculation of withdrawal from Syria
Five Russian ships have navigated past Gibraltar into the Mediterranean Sea: three large landing ships - “Ivan Gren,” “Alexander Otrakovsky,” and “Alexander Shabalin,” along with cargo vessels “Sparta” and “Ursa Major.” The latter is a cargo ship equipped with two port cranes. “Sparta” and “Ursa Major” are visible on MarineTraffic's map, but military vessels' positions are not displayed. OSINT analysts who specialize in maritime tracking reported the three landing ships' entry into the …
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Turkey opposes Russian military bases in Syria
Turkey has voiced its opposition to the presence of Russian military bases in Syria. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, in a discussion with journalists, stated that Ankara does not support the establishment of any foreign military bases on Syrian territory, including those of Russia. "We do not endorse the presence of any bases in Syria—not just Russian, but any other," he emphasized. Fidan further highlighted that the decision should be made by the Syrian people, adding, "If they come to a …