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    Senior Russian official to visit Syria, sources say

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    Posted on January 28, 2025

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    Last updated: January 27, 2026

    The image depicts a meeting between Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov and Syria's new leadership in Damascus, highlighting Russia's ongoing influence in Syrian politics following recent upheaval. This visit marks a significant moment in the evolving relationship between Russia and Syria.
    Russian Deputy Foreign Minister meeting with Syrian leaders - Global Banking & Finance Review
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    Russian Deputy Foreign Minister visits Syria for talks with new rulers, marking the first official visit since Assad's ousting.

    Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Visits Syria's New Leaders

    DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov is set to meet Syria's new rulers this week in Damascus, two Syrian sources said on Tuesday, in the first visit by Russian officials since Moscow's ally President Bashar al-Assad was toppled.

    The Syrian sources had no further details on Bogdanov's meetings or how long the visit would last. There was no immediate comment from Russian authorities.

    Russia was a longtime Assad ally and intervened militarily to help him recapture territory from rebels during the more than decade-long war that erupted in 2011 after his crackdown of protests against his rule.

    But a lightning rebel offensive late last year pushed Assad to flee Damascus in December - first to the Russian-run Hmeimim Air Base in northern Syria then to Moscow.

    Days later, Russia's Interfax news agency quoted Bogdanov as saying that Russia's contacts with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham - the Islamist rebel group that spearheaded the offensive that ousted Assad - were "proceeding in constructive fashion".

    Bogdanov said Russia hoped to maintain its two bases in Syria - a naval base in Tartous and the Hmeimim base near the port city of Latakia.

    But this month, Syria's new administration cancelled a contract with Russian firm STG Stroytransgaz to manage and operate the Tartous port, according to three Syrian businessmen and media reports.

    The contract had been signed under Assad.

    Syria's interim defence minister, Murhaf Abu Qasra, told Reuters in an interview in Damascus this month that negotiations were under way with Russia to determine the nature of the future relationship between the two states.

    "We as a state are committed to the agreements that were present in the past but there may be some amendments in the negotiations that would achieve Syria's interests," Abu Qasra said.

    (Reporting by Firas Makdesi; Writing by Maya Gebeily; Editing by Angus MacSwan)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov visits Syria.
    • •First Russian official visit since Assad was toppled.
    • •Discussions on future Russia-Syria relations underway.
    • •Syria cancels Russian firm's contract for Tartous port.
    • •Russia aims to maintain military bases in Syria.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Russian official to visit Syria, sources say

    1What is the main topic?

    The visit of Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov to Syria to meet the new rulers after Assad's ousting.

    2Why is this visit significant?

    It marks the first official Russian visit since the removal of Assad, indicating potential shifts in Russia-Syria relations.

    3What are the implications for Russia-Syria relations?

    Negotiations are ongoing to define future relations, with a focus on military bases and economic agreements.

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