Russia is moving a large amount of military equipment in Syria, signalling preparations for a partial withdrawal, analysts say. Satellite images reveal a build-up of military vehicles at a Russian-controlled port and airbase in western Syria.

Libya’s prime minister said it would be unacceptable for Russia to move weapons from Syria to the divided OPEC member, where rival powers in the east have previously drawn on Kremlin support.Most Read

Leaders in Rome fear Moscow's warships could be parked "two steps" from Italian shores, as Defense Minister Guido Crosetto put it.

Russia is transferring advanced air defense systems and military equipment from its military base in Syria to Libya.

Russia is withdrawing its air defense systems and other weaponry from military bases in Syria and shifting them to Libya, The Wall Street Journal reports. According to the sources, Russian cargo planes have been transporting air defense systems,