Reliance on Russia’s military offerings has become increasingly prevalent in parts of Africa, amid an aggressive push by Moscow to lessen Western influence on the continent.

Since former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s government fell to rebels last month, forcing him to flee to the safety of Moscow, Russia, rumors have emerged that he has been poisoned.

Assad's regime, Russia lost a key all in the Middle East - but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.

Vladimir Putin and Bashar al-Assad were allegedly communicating before rebels took over the Syrian government in December.

Report Claims Bashar al-Assad was Poisoned in Russia | Vantage with Palki Sharma A new report claims that ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was poisoned in his Moscow apartment on Sunday. Though the report says Assad was stabilised by medical professionals,

Mouaz Moustafa says Gabbard’s response to Assad’s atrocities is a worrisome sign of how she’d serve as director of national intelligence.