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Lebanon detains Syrian who helped funnel funds to pro-Assad fighters, sources say
His arrest came nearly a month after top Syrian security officials asked Lebanon to track down and hand over more than 200 officers who fled there after Assad was overthrown.
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Animated Putin joins talking cat, dog for New Year's message in popular Russian cartoon
Russia's Putin meets Syrian FM in Moscow, Sharaa invited to Russia-Arab summit
Lavrov thanked Syrian authorities for ensuring the security of two Russian bases in the country, where Moscow continues to maintain a presence, as well as backing the removal of sanctions on Syria.
Russia aims to keep hold of key influence over Syria as top diplomats meet - analysis
Ahmed al-Sharaa's government faces many hurdles and having Russia playing a stabilizing role in Syria is important for Damascus. It is not clear how Russia-Syrian relations will develop these days.
Voices from the Arab press: Damascus between the Druze, Alawites, and Kurds
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Ukraine's drones target Moscow, other regions, Russia's defense ministry says
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of targeting civilians, something both sides deny, in the course of the war, now well into its fourth year.
Ukraine drone attacks target Moscow, kills two, Russia says
Overnight Ukrainian drone attacks target Moscow and other regions, killing two and damaging agricultural infrastructure.
Russian minister was implicated in embezzlement investigation before death, sources say
President Vladimir Putin on Monday dismissed Roman Starovoit, a former Kursk governor, as transport minister and asked Starovoit's deputy to replace him.
Russia downs 120 Ukrainian drones overnight, gains control of Ukraine settlements
More than three years into the war, Ukraine has increasingly been using drones to attack targets deep inside Russia.
Deputy head of Russian Navy killed by Ukraine in Kursk area, says Moscow
At least 10 other senior Russian commanders have been killed in action or assassinated by Kyiv since the start of the war.
Azerbaijan demands punishment for death of brothers in Russian police custody
Azerbaijan accused Russian police of 'illegal actions' following the death of two of its citizens, and demanded an investigation and punishment of those responsible.
Jailed Russian dissidents call for mass prisoner release as part of a peace deal with Ukraine
Eleven jailed Russian dissidents have written a letter to world leaders appealing for the mass release of Russian political prisoners and Ukrainian civilians held by Russia.
