Iranian nuclear scientists' 2024 Russia visit sparks weapons development fears

Iranian nuclear scientists' 2024 Russia visit sparks weapons development fears

2025-08-13

. He noted that Russia ranks among the world's most advanced producers of dual-use nuclear technologies


China and Russia oil deals fuel Iranian regime's regional destabilization, experts warn

China and Russia oil deals fuel Iranian regime's regional destabilization, experts warn

2025-08-14

Nikoubazl/NurPhoto via AFP] Russia and China's sustained purchase of sanctioned


After Syria setback, Russia shifts focus to Africa

After Syria setback, Russia shifts focus to Africa

2025-01-02

as a feasible alternative given the prohibitive costs of moving significant military assets from Syria or Russia


Russia-Iran 'marriage of convenience' on shaky ground

Russia-Iran 'marriage of convenience' on shaky ground

2024-07-02

of Binnish, in Idlib province, on August 25, 2023, denounces Russia's actions in Syria and Ukraine. [Omar Haj


Bleak future for Russia in the Middle East: analysts

Bleak future for Russia in the Middle East: analysts

2024-06-13

in a photograph posted October 21, 2021. [Russian Ministry of Defense] Russia is losing


Russia's bloody legacy in Syria shows perils of self-serving partnerships

Russia's bloody legacy in Syria shows perils of self-serving partnerships

2024-12-20

. The future of Russia's bases in Syria is uncertain. [Delil Souleiman/AFP] While the US


Russia's failed Syrian gambit exposes al-Assad's fatal miscalculation

Russia's failed Syrian gambit exposes al-Assad's fatal miscalculation

2024-12-27

. Despite years of military cooperation, Russia failed to build a professional, self-reliant Syrian military


'Stranded in Russia': Houthis prey on Yemen's poor to fuel Kremlin's war

'Stranded in Russia': Houthis prey on Yemen's poor to fuel Kremlin's war

2024-12-09

and desperate circumstances many Yemenis are facing to recruit mercenaries to fight for Russia in Ukraine


Russia, Iran fail to hold the line for Syrian regime amid Tahrir al-Sham advance

Russia, Iran fail to hold the line for Syrian regime amid Tahrir al-Sham advance

2024-12-06

pointing to Syria's complacency, Russia's distraction with its war on Ukraine and Iran's preoccupation


Why is Russia pushing for North–South corridor completion?

Why is Russia pushing for North–South corridor completion?

2024-07-26

(INSTC) -- Russia is trying to circumvent the cordon imposed on it after its assault on Ukraine, analysts


Russia 'cutting deals with Houthis', US Yemen envoy says

Russia 'cutting deals with Houthis', US Yemen envoy says

2024-10-02

boats, which then ferried crates to shore. [US Government] Russia has been


Iran, Russia, China orchestrate Suez disruption

Iran, Russia, China orchestrate Suez disruption

2024-04-02

orchestrated by major geopolitical actors. This disruption is a strategic move involving Russia


Military incompetence sinking Russia's Black Sea Fleet

Military incompetence sinking Russia's Black Sea Fleet

2024-05-15

-- Ukraine has destroyed one third of Russia's Black Sea Fleet of 80 warships, but Russian leaders do


Aerial photos may show Russia supplying weapons to Houthis

Aerial photos may show Russia supplying weapons to Houthis

2024-08-01

and smaller Houthi boats, which then ferried crates to shore. [US Government] Russia may


Iran exploits Assad's Fourth Division to stoke unrest in Syria

Iran exploits Assad's Fourth Division to stoke unrest in Syria

2026-01-06

of instability across Syria. [Rami Alsayed/AFP] Iran is deepening its involvement in Syria