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Syria, Russia's rear base in war on Ukraine

Throughout the course of its support to Damascus's residual military operations, Russia has steadily been investing in Syria since 2015. This has earned it two strategic Mediterranean bases that it can use in its offensive in Ukraine, all the while reducing its backing of the Assad regime. [...] (455 words)

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USSOCOM keeps troops on ground despite Syria-Turkey talks

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