How Syria is Redefining Ties with Russia The evolution of Syria's relations with Russia has been a long and complex process, marked by periods of cooperation and confrontation.
Today, Damascus and Moscow are as close as ever, their bond strengthened by shared interests in the region.
Understanding the Shift in Syria Russia Relations Syria and Russia have a decades long history dating back to the Cold War era, when Moscow supported the Arab nationalist movement and provided military aid to Damascus during its wars with Israel.