The British newspaper “Express” reported that the last Russian submarine left the Mediterranean Sea on January 2 through the Strait of Gibraltar, reflecting the decline of Russia’s military influence in the region.

This comes at a time when Russia is facing significant economic and military pressures due to the war in Ukraine.

The absence of submarines at the Tartus naval base in Syria is seen as a sign of the erosion of Russia’s military presence in the Middle East, weakening its ability to strengthen its influence in the region.