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Several Russian maritime groups carrying military cargo are simultaneously operating in the Mediterranean: one is already unloading in Tartus, while the second, under Italian air surveillance, is moving toward the Syrian port.

Trump stated that new pipelines and overland routes, including through Syria, are reducing markets' dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, and threatened Iran with losing this trump card.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier stated that the Federal Republic of Germany needs migration and that there are no second-class citizens in the country, responding to AfD calls to deport approximately one million Syrian refugees.

On August 24, 2026, the United States removed Syria from the state sponsor of terrorism list and delisted HTS from the SDN sanctions list, while simultaneously imposing sanctions on two former members of the group. The measure is tied to Trump's promise and to Damascus's commitments regarding Russian oil.

Israel's strike on Abu al-Duhur air base in Idlib on August 18 exposed the absence of a de-escalation mechanism between Tel Aviv and Ankara. The Jerusalem Post compares the situation to the 2015 scenario but emphasizes: Erdogan's Turkey is not Putin's Russia, and the "red lines" will not work here.

On August 18, 2026, Wassim al-Assad, the cousin of the former President of Syria, was sentenced to death for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The court also found him not guilty of drug trafficking due to lack of evidence.

🇸🇾🇷🇺 Syria and Russia have signed a memorandum on the reorganization of the Khmeimim and Tartus military bases. Damascus has regained control over key facilities but maintains dependence on Russian wheat and oil supplies. The era of patronage is ending, and the era of pragmatic partnership is beginning. #Syria #Russia #Geopolitics #Economy

✈️ Syria restores the skies! 🇸🇾 Direct flights to Moscow and Berlin have resumed after a multi-year hiatus. Syrian Air is flying to Sheremetyevo again, and Sundair has opened a route from Berlin. This is a step toward normalization and the country's economic revival. #Syria #Aviation #Moscow #Berlin #Flights

🇹🇷🇸🇾 Erdogan's Visit to Syria: A New Chapter in Ankara-Damascus Relations. Ambassador Yilmaz confirmed that President Erdogan's visit to Damascus will definitely take place before the end of 2026. This visit will be a landmark event, symbolizing a new phase in relations between Turkey and the government of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. #Turkey #Syria #Erdogan #Diplomacy

🇸🇾 Revival of the Syrian Air Force: Su-22s Spotted over Idlib A video from August 10, 2026, showed two Su-22 fighters in the sky. Syrian military officials described this as a transition 'from fear to security'. Despite the collapse of the Assad regime in 2024 and Israel's 'Operation Bashan Arrow', part of the fleet survived. The Air Force is being restored at the Shayrat base. #Syria #Su22 #Military #Idlib #2026

🚨 Paradigm Shift: Syria and Russia sign a memorandum on the reorganization of military presence. Hmeimim and Tartus are transferred to the civilian control of Damascus, military bases are transformed into training centers. Transition period — 3 months. 🇷🇺🤝🇸🇾 📉 Economy: Syria is ready to reduce imports of Russian oil to lift sanctions, despite the fact that Russia became the main supplier in May 2026. 🔍 Details: Negotiations lasted 18 months. The status of facilities is changing radically, but questions about real control remain.

🚨 HISTORIC TURN: Russia Officially Ends Military Presence in Syria! 🇷🇺🇸🇾 Today, August 9, 2026, it was announced that the Khmeimim airbase and the port of Tartus are being transferred to the full control of Damascus. 📉 What is changing: • Bases lose military status and become training centers. • Khmeimim Airport passes to civilian use. • Implementation deadline — just 3 months. 📉 Context: This is the end of the 11-year era of Russian dominance after the fall of Assad in 2024. Syria is moving closer to the West, demanding the withdrawal of foreign bases. Moscow is forced to compromise to maintain at least some influence. #Syria #Russia #Khmeimim #Geopolitics #WorldNews

Syria is ready to sharply reduce imports of Russian oil to lift US sanctions. 🛢️🇺🇸 In exchange for abandoning Russian energy carriers, Damascus hopes for the cancellation of the SST status and the attraction of Western investors such as TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips. 🇫🇷🇷

Russia has completely left the Mediterranean Sea for the first time in 12 years: not a single warship as of July 1. The reasons are the straits closed by Turkey and the loss of the Tartus base. Where will the fleet go now? 🌊🚢

Iran has launched its first direct strike on Syria in response to the death of its soldiers in Iranshahr. The IRGC attacked the area near the Al-Tanf base, but no large-scale destruction has been recorded. Damascus is attempting to maintain neutrality against the backdrop of the growing threat of blocking maritime routes in the region. 🇮🇷🇸🇾💥

Trump sternly demanded that Netanyahu withdraw troops from Syria and Lebanon, fearing escalation. Israel refuses, insisting on security zones. Meanwhile, Turkey is demanding the Prime Minister's arrest through Interpol. 🇺🇸🇮🇱⚔️