Russia returns military aircraft to Syria in sign of developing ties | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-05-20 02:25 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Defence, Middle East, Europe, Military & Defence, Ukraine/Russia, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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Russia has returned the military transport plane on which former president Bashar Al Assad's brother fled Syria 18 months ago, sources said, indicating improved relations despite an alliance between Damascus and Washington.
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