Russia-Syria

Russian air strikes kill 13 in rebel-held northwest Syria

Russia has been conducting air strikes in Syria since 2015, in support of President Bashar Al-Assad.

Watch: Rescuers clear rubble after Russian strike kills 4 siblings

Volunteers clear a house destroyed by a Russian airstrike on rebel-held province in Syria.

Watch: Russia demands Israel halt strikes in Syria

In its strongest rebuke to date, Russia issued a strong condemnation of Israeli attacks.

Will Iran fill the vacuum left by Russia in Syria?

With both the US and Russia on their way out of Syria, Jordan and other Gulf States are trying to mend ways with Iran.

Pentagon confirms: Russia recruiting Syrians to fight in Ukraine

Pentagon spokesman: US believes there's truth to accounts that Russians are seeking Syrian fighters to augment forces in Ukraine.

Report: Russia recruiting Syrians for Ukraine war

US officials say Moscow is recruiting Syrians skilled in urban combat to fight in Ukraine.

7 civilians killed as Russian planes pound rebel-held hospital in Syria

According to reports, Russian, Syrian airstrikes targeted densely-populated areas, hitting a hospital and killing local civilians.

Erdogan encouraging refugee exodus to Europe

Turkey announced it would not prevent refugees from entering the EU following a Syrian strike in which 33 of its troops were killed.

Netanyahu and Putin discuss Syria

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Russian President agree on continued coordination in Syria.

US: S-300 to Syria would be 'serious escalation'

State Department spokeswoman comments on Russia's delivery of S-300 missile systems to Syria, says it would be a concern if true.

Russia shoots down UAV in Syria

Russia says it shot down unmanned aircraft of unknown origin near the Khmeimim airbase in Syria.

Russia not discussing S-300 supply to Syria

Top aide to Putin says Russia not in talks with the Syrian government about supplying S-300 missiles and does not think they are needed.

Liberman: Russia a 'very pragmatic' actor in Syria

Defense Minister says Israel is not concerned by Russia's military presence in neighboring Syria.

Report: Trump halts sanctions on Russia

Officials say Trump halted plan to impose additional economic sanctions on Russia in response to its continued support of the Assad regime.

White House: Russia complicit in civilian deaths in Syria

U.S. accuses Russia of bombing rebel-held area near Damascus in violation of UN ceasefire.

Russia prevents Iran from setting up base in Syria

Russia reportedly prevented Iran from setting up a military base in the port of Tartus. Israel welcomed the move.

Russian submarine destroys ISIS post in Syria

Russian submarine deployed in the Mediterranean fires three ballistic missiles to destroy ISIS post in Deir Ezzor.

Russia vetoes resolution on Syria chemical weapons

Russia vetoes UN resolution that would have extended mandate of a panel investigating who is behind chemical weapons attacks in Syria.

Iran has conquered Syria

Russia to veto UN resolution on Syria chemical weapons

Russia ready to veto draft resolution calling for sanctions against Syria over the use of chemical weapons on civilians.

Russia pushes UN resolution on Syria ceasefire

Russia submits a draft resolution to the UN Security Council supporting the ceasefire it helped broker in Syria, as well as peace talks.

Putin: Not the time to resume Aleppo strikes

Russian President rejects request to lift a moratorium on air strike on Syria’s Aleppo.

Oh those sands! Those shifting sands!

Syria: 16 dead in heavy bombardment on Idlib

NGO says the raids were carried out by either Syrian or Russian aircraft.

Putin cancels visit to France amid row over Syria

Russian President cancels visit to France after Francoise Hollande says Russia helped Syria commit a war crime in Aleppo.

Analysis: Ceasefire in Syria means time to reload

Dr. Y. Blanga, historian and expert on Syrian affairs at Bar Ilan University, says the ceasefire won’t last.

Russia proposes joint air strikes with U.S.

United States rejects a Russian proposal to launch joint air strikes against jihadists from next week in Syria.

Most Russian warplanes have left Syria

Spokesman for American military confirms that most if not all Russian warplanes have been withdrawn from Syria.

NATO: Russia in the way of solving Syrian conflict

NATO says Russia is complicating the search for a solution to the Syrian conflict by bombing moderate opposition groups.

Advanced Russian plane spies on Turkey from Syria

Russian plane joins fleet in Latakia, can spy hundreds of kilometers into Turkey from Syrian airspace.

Rebels accept ceasefire if Russia stops airstrikes

Syrian rebels set out terms of ceasefire, agree to cessation of violence if Russia stops airstrikes.

2 Syria hospitals bombed, 19 killed; Russia blamed

Hospitals in Aleppo and Idlib provinces hit by air strikes and rocket artillery; observers blame Russian jets, say attack was deliberate.

Russia 'no plans to stay in Syria long-term'

Prime Minister makes statements three days after warning of possible World War.

Russia denies it sabotaged Syria talks

Russia blasts the West for saying it sabotaged Syria peace talks by militarily backing the Damascus regime.

Russia denies it asked Assad to step down

Spokesman for the Kremlin denies reports that Putin sent a senior intelligence official to Damascus to ask Assad to step down.

Russia shows video of strikes on ISIS oil trucks

Onslaught has wiped out nearly 2,000 ISIS oil tankers since Russia entered the war in Syria. There were 189 sorties last Thursday alone.

Saudi Arabia wants UN to condemn Russia

Saudi Arabia submits resolution to condemn Iranian and Russian intervention in Syria.

Russia rejects UN resolution on barrel bombs

Russia 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'

Russian President accuses West of declaring a fight against some Syrian groups while supporting others.

U.S., Russia to Sign 'Understanding' on Syria

Pentagon spokesman says the United States and Russia are set to sign an understanding on how pilots can avoid each other over Syria.