Transition in Syria: Russian troops under scrutiny by new government

In the wake of President Bashar al-Assad’s removal, Syria’s transitional government has announced that Russian presence is unwelcome. They are open to discussions with all countries to help establish a new future for Syria.

A significant number of Russian military vehicles were observed leaving the western Syrian city of Latakia.

They were en route to Tartus, where Russia maintains a naval base.

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