How Syria is redefining ties with Russia
After Bashar al-Assad’s fall in 2024, Syria cut ties with some former allies but redefined its relationship with Russia.

After Bashar al-Assad’s fall in 2024, Syria cut ties with some former allies but redefined its relationship with Russia.





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A US-Russian crew blasted off onboard a Soyuz spacecraft for an eight-month mission to the International Space Station.
NASA chief Jared Isaacman made a rare visit to the Russia-operated Baikonur Cosmodrome to witness the launch.
Nine EU nations urge funding cuts for sports bodies including International Olympic Committee over readmitting Russians.
Ukraine says drones hit 11 Russian vessels in the Azov Sea, targeting tankers, dry cargo ships, and a tugboat overnight.
EU announces sanctions on nine individuals and four entities over alleged years-long cyber-espionage campaign.
Explosions and large fires following Ukrainian attacks on Russia
Ukraine is particularly vulnerable to Russian ballistic missiles due to critical shortage of Patriot munitions.

Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv injure ten
China and North Korea are celebrating the 65th anniversary of a friendship treaty this week.
Emergency crews are searching for survivors after a Russian air strike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia.