Syria-Russia![]() Assad: Russia and Israel aren't coordinatedSyrian President denies reports that Israel coordinated air strikes in Syria with Russia.![]() Report: Russia to deliver new defense systems to SyriaRussia's Defense Ministry says the country plans to deliver new air defense systems to Syria in the near future.![]() State Department: Russia 'sanitizing' site of Syria attackU.S. says credible information shows Russian and Syrian regime officials are sanitizing the site of attack in Douma.![]() Syrian Islamists down Russian warplaneRussian pilot killed after jihadist rebels down his warplane over Idlib.![]() Russia open to new investigation of Syrian chemical weaponsRussia's UN ambassador says the country is open to establishing a new panel to investigate the use of toxic gases in Syria.![]() For the 10th time: Russia vetoes UN action on SyriaRussia blocks U.S.-drafted resolution to renew an international inquiry into who is to blame for chemical weapons attacks in Syria.![]() Russian submarine destroys ISIS post in SyriaRussian submarine deployed in the Mediterranean fires three ballistic missiles to destroy ISIS post in Deir Ezzor.![]() Putin 'convinced' Assad didn't use chemical weaponsRussian President dismisses any suggestion that Syrian President was behind April chemical attack.![]() Pence: Russia must eliminate Syria's chemical weaponsU.S. Vice President says all options are on the table following chemical attack in Syria.![]() Tillerson: Russia should rethink its support of AssadSecretary of State calls on Russia to think carefully about its support for Syrian President in light of chemical weapons attack.![]() Russia: Report on Syria chemical weapons unconvincingRussia dismisses UN-led investigation showing that Syrian forces carried out three chemical attacks, opposes sanctions.![]() Russia accuses Syrian rebels of using poison gasRussian defense ministry says seven people died in an attack by Syrian rebels using weapons loaded with a "poisonous agent".![]() Syria: Russia will continue to support fight against 'terror'Syrian presidency says Russia will keep up its support for the regime's "anti-terrorist" battle, following its pullout of forces from Syria.![]() NATO: Russia in the way of solving Syrian conflictNATO says Russia is complicating the search for a solution to the Syrian conflict by bombing moderate opposition groups.![]() Russia denies it asked Assad to step downSpokesman for the Kremlin denies reports that Putin sent a senior intelligence official to Damascus to ask Assad to step down.![]() Americans 'concerned' over Russian missile system in SyriaRussia's decision to deploy S-400 system to its base in Syria is raising "significant concerns" for the United States military.![]() Iran and Russia vow to oppose attempts to dump AssadRussia and Iran will jointly oppose "external attempts" at regime change in Syria, says the Kremlin after Putin meeting with Khamenei.![]() Turkey summons Russia envoy over border bombingTurkey summons the Russian ambassador after Russian war planes hit Syrian territory very close to the Turkish border.![]() Russia rejects UN resolution on Syrian barrel bombsRussia says it will not back a proposed draft UN Security Council resolution aimed at stopping barrel bomb attacks in Syria.![]() Putin accuses West of 'double game' with Syria terrorist groupsRussian President accuses West of declaring a fight against some Syrian groups while supporting others.![]() United States, Russia to Sign 'Understanding' on SyriaPentagon spokesman says the United States and Russia are set to sign an understanding on how pilots can avoid each other over Syria.![]() American, Russian Militaries Close to Pact on Safety in SyriaAmerican defense official says the United States and Russia could soon sign a pact establishing safety protocols in Syria.![]() American, Russian Militaries to Discuss SyriaMilitary commanders from Russia and the United States to discuss how to stay out of each other's way in Syria, says Defense Secretary.![]() ISIS Vows to Defeat Russia as Airstrikes IntensifyISIS spokesman calls for Muslims to launch "jihad" against Russians and Americans.![]() ISIS Advancing on Aleppo Despite Russian AirstrikesISIS fighters advance to the outskirts of Syria's second city, despite Moscow's announcement it killed hundreds of jihadists.![]() State Dept.: Most Russian Airstrikes Not Directed at ISISState Department spokesman says more than 90% of Russia's airstrikes in Syria have targeted so-called moderate rebels.![]() French PM to Russia: Direct Your Airstrikes at ISISFrench Prime Minister Manuel Valls urges Russia to direct airstrikes at ISIS jihadists in Syria, echoes comments by President Hollande.![]() Hollande Tells Putin: Attack ISIS and Only ISISFrench President tells Russian counterpart his country's airstrikes in Syria should target only the Islamic State.![]() Syrian Sinkhole Swallowing Obama and Putin’s Credibility and JudgementRussia and America need to concentrate on jointly destroying their common agreed enemy - Islamic State - under a UN mandated Security Council Resolution - rather than acting independently – and dangerously.![]() Carter: Russia 'Pouring Gasoline on the Fire'American Defense Secretary accuses Russia of inflaming Syria's civil war following its airstrikes on targets in Homs.![]() Nasrallah Welcomes Russian Intervention in SyriaHezbollah leader says Russia's military buildup in Syria happened because Americans "failed" in anti-ISIS campaign.![]() Kerry Expresses Concern Over Russian Presence in SyriaSecretary of State speaks to Russia counterpart about reports of Russia's enhanced military build-up in Syria.![]() Assad 'Confident' of Russia's SupportSyrian President says he is confident Russia will continue supporting his embattled regime, accuses America of abandoning its allies.![]() Syria Plays Up Ties with Iran, RussiaSyrian Foreign Minister declares outright that Tehran, Moscow have been aiding regime forces, have 'same views.'![]() Elkin: Russia Understands our Red LinesDespite outward appearances, Russia understands and respects Israeli ‘red lines’ on Iran, Syria, deputy FM says.![]() Kerry and Lavrov to Meet and Talk About SyriaU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will meet Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Paris for talks on Syria's conflict.![]() Lavrov: Russia Not Planning to Give Syria Advanced WeaponsRussia is not planning to supply Syria with any weapons beyond current contracts, says Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.![]() Russian Plane Targeted by Missiles Over SyriaUnidentified assailants fired two land-to-air missiles at a Russian passenger plane carrying over 150 people when it flew over Syria.![]() Russia Sends More Arms to Prop Up Syria’s AssadMoscow is continuing its export of military hardware to the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Russian government confirmed.![]() Brahimi: Syrian War is Worsening by the DayInternational envoy Lakhdar Brahimi says he has a peace plan that could be supported by world powers.![]() Russia: Assad Can't be Forced to Step DownRussia admits that Syrian President will not be persuaded to quit, insists there is still a chance of finding a political solution.![]() Lavrov: Syria Acting to Consolidate Chemical WeaponsRussia's foreign minister says Syria has acted to consolidate its chemical weapons to prevent rebels capturing them.![]() Putin Denies Russia is Propping Up AssadRussia's President denied propping up Syria's Assad but says it's up to the Syrian people to decide on their leader.![]() Syria Will Not Disrupt Lucrative Russo-Turkish Trade RelationsWhile the Syrian crisis has strained relations between Russia and Turkey, neither side can forego the trade relations.![]() Turkey Says Al-Arabiya Documents 'Fake'Senior adviser to Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan says classified documents published Saturday by the Al-Arabiya network were fake.![]() Report: Russia Ordered Deaths of Turkish PilotsTurkish pilots killed in Syria were reportedly taken alive then killed after consultation with Moscow.![]() Russia: West 'Blackmailing' Us over SyriaMoscow: Western powers threaten to cancel U.N. observer force in Syria unless military intervention is authorized.![]() Russia Suspends Missile Contract with SyriaRussia’s main weapons producer suspends its contract with Syria to supply S-300 long-range missile systems.![]() France Says Syria in Civil War, Bypassing Sovereignty IssueFrench Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius uses the term civil war to defuse sovereignty issue.![]() UN Panel May Accuse Syrian Leaders of War CrimesA UN commission of inquiry has quietly submitted a sealed envelope listing Syrian leaders who may be accused of crimes against humanity. |