Russian presence in Syria remains, but for how long is unclear

Russian aircraft taxi at Hmeimim Air Base. Picture: Leo Correa/AP

A lengthy convoy of Russian military vehicles rolled down the road heading towards the Syrian city of Tartous on Monday, as soldiers stood guard.

Planes periodically landed and took off from Russia’s Hmeimim air base in the Syrian coastal province of Latakia, while smoke rose from inside the base. It was unclear what was burning.