Russian Envoys Arrive in Syria for First Time Since al-Assad Fell NYT Par : Paul Sonne 28 janvier 2025 à 15:17 Russia’s deputy foreign minister and a special presidential envoy for Syria arrived in Damascus on Tuesday, according to Russian state news. © Leo Correa/Associated PressRussian armored vehicles driving past Syrian fighters in December near the Khmeimim air base. Russia also has an important naval base in Syria.