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Draft
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Dissolved
Active
Also Known As
Russia
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Overall Confidence
90%
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About
The Russian Federation provided military intervention in Syria from 2015, propping up Assad with airstrikes and troops.
Key Relationships
Bashar al-Assad
sponsored
Russia sponsored Assad's regime with air support, vetoing UN resolutions, and hosting him in exile post-2024, in exchange for naval bases and influence in the Middle East.
Since 2015
Benny Johnson
funds
Federal indictment alleged Russia funnelled almost $10M to pro-Trump influencers including Benny Johnson to push Kremlin messages
Tim Pool
funds
Federal indictment alleged Russia funnelled almost $10M to pro-Trump influencers including Tim Pool to push Kremlin messages
OE
Operation Epic Fury
criticized
Russia openly condemned the strikes and called for an immediate truce following the launch of Operation Epic Fury. (relationship to Operation Epic Fury)
Saudi Arabia
supported
Moscow affirmed support for safeguarding Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial security during phone call between leaders
OPEC+
member
Joint work within OPEC+ framework to stabilize global oil market emphasized amid regional crisis impacting energy production
Recent Events
Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Levin supported Ukraine
2/24/2022