Russia and Syria
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Breaking News
Russia strikes Syrian rebels near Turkey borders, Syrian army advances on ground
Russian airstrikes on Friday targeted rebel-bound weapon shipment entering Syria from Turkey, pan-Arab al-Mayadeen TV reported, as the Syrian military was making…
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Lavrov says U.S. sanctions to undermine bilateral cooperation
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday warned that the U.S. sanctions imposed against Russia would undermine possible bilateral cooperation…
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MIDDLE EAST
Putin repeats firm stance on warplane downing, support for Assad
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Turkey’s downing of the Russian Su-24 warplane is a hostile action and…
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Turkish F-16 downs Russian jet
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov cancelled his official visit to Ankara on Tuesday in the midst of an emerging crisis…
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INTL CONFLICTS
An entanglement of enemies: What Russia’s presence in Syria truly reveals
By Dr. Matthew Crosston, Nenad Drca Over the years America has made little progress in Iraq and Syria, something Russia is…
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MIDDLE EAST
Putin’s possible Libyan pivot
By John Cody Mosbey The bad cloud that portends a perfect storm continues to build. Perhaps the most serious development on…
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INTL CONFLICTS
The Russian intervention in Syria: The beginning of a New War
By Nasurullah Brohi The protests and the unrest of local groups against President Assad’s regime since 2011 have created a…
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INTL CONFLICTS
Escalation or division? The Iranian situation: foreign and domestic
By Gregory Brew Since Russia began its intervention into Syria in early October, the Islamic Republic of Iran has accelerated…
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INTL CONFLICTS
While Russia assists legitimate governments the US destroys them
By Thierry Meyssan Moscow’s military intervention in Syria has not simply overturned the fortunes of war and spread panic throughout the…
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Breaking News
Kerry says U.S. still hopeful of diplomatic solution in Syria, Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday said the United States maintained hopes of a diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict…
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