A Toyota Land Cruiser blast in occupied Donetsk resulted in the death of Sergei Evsyukov, the former head of the Olenivka prison, who was suspected by Kyiv of involvement in crimes against Ukrainian prisoners of war held there.

The death of Evsyukov was reported on Monday, December 9, by Russian Telegram channel Mash. According to its information, an explosive device equivalent to about 100 grams of TNT was planted under the vehicle. Evsyukov's wife was in the car with him, and the explosion …

Rebel forces, who seized power in Syria, have pledged to ensure the safety of Russian military bases and diplomatic missions in the country, as reported by Russia's state news agency TASS, citing an anonymous Kremlin source.

"Russian officials are in contact with representatives of the armed Syrian opposition, whose leaders have promised to guarantee the safety of Russian military bases and diplomatic institutions in Syria," said the agency's source.

Another TASS source in Syria disclosed …

Russia has reached out to Turkey for support in ensuring the safe withdrawal of its troops from Syria following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Reports indicate that Russian forces plan to leave Syria, retaining only two strategic locations: the naval base in Tartus and the Khmeimim airbase. Troops are expected to be transported to areas controlled by Turkish forces and flown back to Russia from there.

The armed opposition has captured the capital, Damascus, leading President Bashar …

Several groups of Russian military personnel are reportedly encircled in Syria, according to information from several channels and media outlets. Russia is allegedly negotiating for corridors to evacuate the soldiers.

"What our grouping in Syria looks like today. It is a multitude of various units with their own weaponry, divided into several groupings—the 'Mountain,' 'Palmyra,' 'Plains,' etc., in addition to the well-known Khmeimim and Tartus bases," reads the post of the Russian war channel …

Ukraine is open to the possibility of restoring relations with Syria after the fall of the authoritarian regime of Bashar al-Assad, reaffirming its support for the Syrian populace, said Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, following developments in Syria where rebels have seized control of Damascus, leading Assad to announce a peaceful transfer of power before fleeing the country.

According to Minister Sybiha, the current priority is to stabilize the region, protect the populace from …

Russia had planned to maintain its military presence in Tartus until at least 2066, but the collapse of Assad’s regime has changed everything.

The capture of Damascus by rebels and the overthrow of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime has raised significant questions about Russia's continued military presence on Syrian soil. This involves two key Russian bases: the naval facility in Tartus and the Khmeimim airbase. According to Al Jazeera, armed opposition groups have already entered the …

The Russian military, engaged in a risky war against Ukraine for nearly three years, is grappling with mounting challenges. Despite boosting contract signing bonuses, the influx of volunteers continues to decline while frontline losses soar to record levels. Putin is avoiding full-scale mobilization due to fears of declining popularity among Russians.

According to the news outlet Meduza, in the third quarter of 2024, the Russian army was enlisting about 600 contract soldiers daily— …

Moscow remains open to talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. However, the conditions for a ceasefire were set forth by Russian President Vladimir Putin in June, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday, responding to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s call for the Russian leader to halt the war and agree to a ceasefire.

"The terms for peace negotiations were articulated by Putin earlier, but Ukraine continues to reject them and has not changed its stance," Peskov noted.

He added …