Russia
Egypt dodges Trump’s ire as White House orders massive last-minute aid cuts
The outgoing president initally sought to freeze US military aid to Egypt over its purchase of Russian military hardware.
Jared Szuba | Defense/Security cooperation | Jan 15, 2021
US President Donald Trump (R) and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (L) hold a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Sept. 23, 2019. Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images.
Moscow stands to gain from Hamas-Damascus reconciliation
While claims that Russia is playing a large role in reconciliation talks between the Palestinian movement Hamas and the Syrian regime may be overstated, Moscow could benefit in several ways if the two sides restore relations.
Anton Mardasov | Russia in Syria | Jan 15, 2021
Russia treads lightly in Syrian deadlock
Moscow is reacting with marked restraint to the escalation around Ain Issa, even seeming to play along with Ankara, though Turkey and the Syrian National Army have no reason to conduct offensive operations in the area.
Kirill Semenov | | Dec 23, 2020
How Russia is preparing in Syria for Biden’s presidency
Moscow is hoping the final months of outgoing President Donald Trump's presidency will allow it an opportunity to reinforce its positions in Syria.
Anton Mardasov | Russian influence | Dec 14, 2020
Intel: Russia sets up military positions in Syria’s Ain Issa after shelling from Turkish-controlled side
The move follows Russian talks with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces
Al-Monitor Staff | Russia in Syria | Dec 10, 2020
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