Syria backs Russian recognition of east Ukraine breakaway regions
2 years, 10 months ago

Syria backs Russian recognition of east Ukraine breakaway regions

Al Jazeera  

Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad says Syrian government ‘will cooperate’ with the two Moscow-backed separatist-held regions. Syria’s government says it “supports” Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognise two Moscow-backed separatist-held regions in eastern Ukraine as independent. In comments carried by the state-run Syrian News Agency, Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad was quoted as saying that the government of President Bashar al-Assad “will cooperate” with the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic. Meanwhile, Western governments condemned Russia at an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council, with the United States calling Putin’s announcement an “unprovoked violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity”.

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Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall
5 days, 4 hours ago

Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall

Associated Press  

The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The Assad regime’s demise opens another chapter in the complex relationship between Putin and Erdogan, with wide-ranging implications not just …

Putin breaks silence on Syria crisis: 'Haven't met Assad since granting him asylum in Moscow'
5 days, 9 hours ago

Putin breaks silence on Syria crisis: 'Haven't met Assad since granting him asylum in Moscow'

India TV News  

Moscow: They want to present everything happening in Syria as some kind of failure for Russia but that is not the case, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. He denied that the ouster of key ally Bashar Assad in Syria had hurt Moscow’s prestige, as he took questions at his annual news conference and call-in show Thursday. "In general, …

Did Assad make a secret deal with Israel for a safe passage to Moscow?
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6 days, 9 hours ago

Did Assad make a secret deal with Israel for a safe passage to Moscow?

India Today  

In a tale of desperation and deceit, Bashar al-Assad, once the powerful dictator of Syria, stands accused of betraying his own country to secure his survival. Cornered and facing imminent defeat, Assad allegedly sold out Syria’s most vital military secrets to its sworn enemy, Israel, in exchange for a safe passage out of the country. Desperate to escape the consequences …

Putin plans to meet Bashar al-Assad, says Russia not defeated in Syria
6 days, 9 hours ago

Putin plans to meet Bashar al-Assad, says Russia not defeated in Syria

Al Jazeera  

Vladimir Putin says he has not met the deposed Syrian ruler since he fled Damascus for the Russian capital. President Vladimir Putin says Russia has not been defeated in Syria after rebel groups ousted his ally and longtime leader, Bashar al-Assad, earlier this month. In his first public comments on the subject on Thursday, Putin said he had not yet …

With Assad gone in Syria, is Russia turning to Libya for new base in West Asia & Africa?
1 week, 1 day ago

With Assad gone in Syria, is Russia turning to Libya for new base in West Asia & Africa?

Firstpost  

Following the fall of the Assad dynasty in Syria, there are increasing signs that Russia is looking at Libya as the next hub in West Asia and North Africa region This handout satellite image released by Maxar Technologies on Friday shows an Antonov An-124 heavy transport aircraft preparing to load equipment at Khmeimim airbase in Syria. While Russia cannot recreate …

’Wanted to keep fighting but Russia…’: Assad denies ’planned’ departure from Syria in first comments since ouster
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

’Wanted to keep fighting but Russia…’: Assad denies ’planned’ departure from Syria in first comments since ouster

Live Mint  

The Syrian government fell to rebel militants on December 8 — with President Bashar al-Assad ‘escaping’ in a Russian plane. The ousted leader however insisted on Monday that he had planned to continue fighting but was evacuated by Moscow. The remarks — his first since the fall of Damascus — were shared via the Syrian Presidency Telegram channel and also …

With Assad gone, Russia withdraws from Syrian military bases & changes tone for new rulers
1 week, 2 days ago

With Assad gone, Russia withdraws from Syrian military bases & changes tone for new rulers

Firstpost  

Satellite imagery and videos from the ground appear to show that Russia is thinning its military presence in two military bases in western Syria and withdrawing personnel and equipment from the rest of the country This handout satellite image released by Maxar Technologies on Friday shows an Antonov An-124 heavy transport aircraft preparing to load equipment at Khmeimim airbase in …

Assad's first statement after his dramatic ouster: 'No plans to leave Syria, wanted to fight but Russians...'
1 week, 2 days ago

Assad's first statement after his dramatic ouster: 'No plans to leave Syria, wanted to fight but Russians...'

India TV News  

In his first comments since he was overthrown by insurgent groups, former Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad says that he had no plans to leave the country after the fall of Damascus a week ago. On his Facebook page, Assad said in a statement that he left Damascus on the morning of December 8, hours after insurgent groups attacked the national …

Russian military has begun large-scale withdrawal from Syria, US and Western officials say
1 week, 2 days ago

Russian military has begun large-scale withdrawal from Syria, US and Western officials say

CNN  

CNN — Russia has begun withdrawing a large amount of military equipment and troops from Syria following the ouster of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, according to two US officials and a western official familiar with the intelligence. US and western intelligence suggests that Russian officials have been trying to determine whether Hayat Tahrir al Sham, the main rebel group …

Syria’s ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him
1 week, 2 days ago

Syria’s ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him

LA Times  

Syrian Civil Defense members, known as the White Helmets, carry one of several bodies that were found near a road linking to the airport in Damascus. “The only course of action was to continue fighting against the terrorist onslaught.” In Damascus, residents dismissed Assda’s comments and some said he had abandoned Syria’s people long ago. The spokesman for the transitional …

Russia and Assad | Why did Kremlin back the Syrian autocrat and what does his fall mean
1 week, 4 days ago

Russia and Assad | Why did Kremlin back the Syrian autocrat and what does his fall mean

The Hindu  

Story so far: Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was granted asylum by Moscow on Monday, mere hours after Syrian rebels overthrew his 24-year regime. Here’s a look at Russian backing of Assad regime and what his fall means Historic ties Russia and Syria established diplomatic relations in 1944 and Moscow has backed the country’s independence from French colonial in 1946. …

Assad ally Russia in touch with Syrian rebels, aims to maintain its naval and air bases
1 week, 5 days ago

Assad ally Russia in touch with Syrian rebels, aims to maintain its naval and air bases

Firstpost  

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said contacts with HTS, the most powerful force in the country after the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, were “proceeding in constructive fashion” Russian President Vladimir Putin and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu watch servicemen passing by as they visit the Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province, Syria December 11, 2017. Reuters Russia has established …

How can Putin be defeated? Assad’s fall provides lesson for West
1 week, 5 days ago

How can Putin be defeated? Assad’s fall provides lesson for West

The Independent  

The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has led to questions over Russia’s ability to sustain its military adventures abroad. Whether – and how – Russia’s forces in place in the country will need to evacuate is just one of the open questions arising from the change of power in Syria. Another is what the potential impact may be …

Russia inches ahead in eastern Ukraine as Trump warns of aid cuts to Kyiv
1 week, 6 days ago

Russia inches ahead in eastern Ukraine as Trump warns of aid cuts to Kyiv

Al Jazeera  

The Putin-friendly US president-elect met with Ukraine’s leader in Paris while Russia inched ahead in Donetsk. Last week, Zelenskyy said, Russia used almost 500 glide bombs, whose warhead ranges from 250kg to three tonnes, more than 400 strike drones, and almost 20 missiles of various types against Ukraine’s front lines and civilian infrastructure. Zelenskyy has said much more military help …

How Putin’s intelligence agents convinced Assad to flee Syria
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1 week, 6 days ago

How Putin’s intelligence agents convinced Assad to flee Syria

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russian intelligence agents persuaded Bashar …

Assad allies Russia, Iran target US, Israel over HTS takeover of Syria
1 week, 6 days ago

Assad allies Russia, Iran target US, Israel over HTS takeover of Syria

Firstpost  

Iran and Russia condemned the US and Israel for toppling Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, with Iran accusing them of orchestrating the conflict and Russia blaming Israel for strikes on Syria and actions in the Golan Heights buffer zone Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visit the Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province, Syria, on December 11, …

Russia transported Assad in ‘most secured way’: Deputy FM Sergei Ryabkov
2 weeks ago

Russia transported Assad in ‘most secured way’: Deputy FM Sergei Ryabkov

The Hindu  

Russia transported Bashar al-Assad, who was ousted as Syria's president by a lightning rebel offensive, very securely to Russia, the country's deputy foreign minister, Sergei Ryabkov, told NBC News in an interview aired on Tuesday. "He is secured, and it shows that Russia acts as required in such an extraordinary situation," Mr. Ryabkov told NBC, according to a transcript on …

Senior Russian official confirms Assad in Russia: NBC
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2 weeks ago

Senior Russian official confirms Assad in Russia: NBC

Hindustan Times  

A senior Russian official told US broadcaster NBC on Tuesday that deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad is being hosted in Russia, giving Moscow's first public confirmation of his whereabouts. Moscow had long backed ousted President Bashar Assad's government in Syria's civil war. Assad was transported to Russia "in the most secure way possible" amid the sudden collapse of his regime …

With Assad gone, Russia's military bases face an uncertain future
2 weeks ago

With Assad gone, Russia's military bases face an uncertain future

Firstpost  

As Syrian opposition forces control the cities in which Russian military bases are located, the future of Russian military presence in Syria is uncertain A Syrian opposition forces' rocket launcher firing against President Bashar al-Assad's regime forces on the outskirts of the city of Hama, Syria, on Wednesday. Syrian opposition controls areas around Russian bases Russia has at least two …

Syria's Bashar al-Assad granted asylum in Russia after deal on military bases
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syria's Bashar al-Assad granted asylum in Russia after deal on military bases

Firstpost  

Syria’s former President Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow with his family after Russia granted them asylum on humanitarian grounds, a Kremlin source told Russian news agencies on Sunday, and a deal has been done to ensure the safety of Russian military bases Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visit the Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province, Syria, …

Why fall of Bashar-al Assad in Syria threatens Russia across the Mediterranean, Africa and beyond
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Why fall of Bashar-al Assad in Syria threatens Russia across the Mediterranean, Africa and beyond

Firstpost  

The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria poses a significant threat to Russia’s influence in key regions like the Mediterranean and Africa jeopardising its military footholds, alliances and long-term strategic objectives. This could weaken Russia’s influence not only in Syria but also in the Mediterranean, North Africa and Central Africa, regions where it has worked hard to grow its …

Kremlin refuses to confirm President Assad's 'whereabouts' in Russia
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Kremlin refuses to confirm President Assad's 'whereabouts' in Russia

New Indian Express  

MOSCOW: The Kremlin declined on Monday to confirm reports that toppled Syrian president Bashar al-Assad had fled to Moscow, adding that it was "surprised" by the rebel takeover. "As for Mr Assad's whereabouts, I've got nothing to tell you," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists. A Kremlin source told Russian news agencies on Sunday that Assad and his family were …

Russia: Assad’s fall is huge blow for Putin, highlighting fragility of his own rule
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Russia: Assad’s fall is huge blow for Putin, highlighting fragility of his own rule

CNN  

CNN — The world now knows the colors of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s parachute: the Russian tricolor. The fall of the House of Assad deals a major blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aspirations as a Middle East power broker – and raises new questions about the fragility of his own regime. “Putin has thrown Assad under the bus to …

Assad flees to Russia as rule over Syria ends
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Assad flees to Russia as rule over Syria ends

ABC  

Sabra Lane: Good morning. Sabra Lane: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered Israeli troops into the buffer zone between Syria and Israeli-occupied territory, claiming he's concerned the chaos in Syria could threaten Israel. Jane Norman: And that presents risk, he says, when 90 per cent of the nation's coal-fired power stations are on track to exit the grid within 10 …

Where is Assad? Russia solves the mystery of the Syrian dictator’s escape
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Where is Assad? Russia solves the mystery of the Syrian dictator’s escape

CNN  

CNN — As many in Syria celebrated the end of the long rule of Bashar al-Assad, rumors swirled about his whereabouts. Assad and his family arrived in Moscow after being granted asylum in Russia for what state media explained as “humanitarian reasons,” an official source in Russia told CNN on Sunday night. “We have nothing to say about Mr. Assad’s …

Retreat of Syrian forces threatens ‘Saigon Moment’ for Russia
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Retreat of Syrian forces threatens ‘Saigon Moment’ for Russia

Live Mint  

A fast-advancing rebel offensive in Syria threatens to dislodge Russia from a strategic linchpin that Moscow has used for a decade to project power in the Middle East, in the Mediterranean and into the African continent. “To see Russian planes leave Syria as rebel forces move onward towards their air bases, and their assets in Damascus fall, this would be …

In battle near and far: Why is Russia fighting in Syria?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

In battle near and far: Why is Russia fighting in Syria?

India Today  

After rebel forces in Syria took control of the major city of Aleppo on November 30th, Russia, along with the Syrian forces, has conducted a series of airstrikes on Aleppo and the city of Idlib. Since Russia wants to prevent regime change, it has been a key ally of the Syrian government in the ongoing Civil War, providing military support …

Amid opposition forces' offensive, are Russian military bases in Syria at risk?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Amid opposition forces' offensive, are Russian military bases in Syria at risk?

Firstpost  

As Syrian opposition forces have pushed President Bashar al-Assad’s forces on the defensive, the prized Russian military bases in Syria no longer appear to be impenetrable fortresses they once were Even though President Bashar al-Assad rules Syria, it has long been an open secret that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been the force behind his rule. Russia maintains four military …

Syrian civil war: Assad-backer Russia says ‘in close contact’ with ally Iran and also pro-rebel Turkey
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Syrian civil war: Assad-backer Russia says ‘in close contact’ with ally Iran and also pro-rebel Turkey

Firstpost  

Russia, Iran and Turkey are in “close contact” over the conflict in Syria, Moscow said Wednesday, after a shock offensive has seen Islamist-led rebels capture the second-largest city of Aleppo Anti-government fighters pose for a selfie on a Syrian regime military aircraft at the Kweyris military airfield in the eastern part of Aleppo province on Tuesday. AFP Russia, Iran and …

Iran-backed militias join fight in Syria as Assad and Russia step up airstrikes against insurgency
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Iran-backed militias join fight in Syria as Assad and Russia step up airstrikes against insurgency

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said on Monday that …

Syria seeks help from Tehran & Moscow, conducts airstrikes with Russia while Assad meets Iran's FM
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria seeks help from Tehran & Moscow, conducts airstrikes with Russia while Assad meets Iran's FM

Firstpost  

Syrian President Bashar al-Assa meets Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, shortly after the country’s forces conducted joint airstrikes with Russia in Aleppo and Idlib. As rebel group makes significant advances, Assad scrambles for help from allies Syrian and Russian forces joined hands to conduct airstrikes in the cities of Aleppo and Idlib as rebel groups made sudden advances in the …

Syria's Assad meets Iranian FM, vows to intensify attacks against 'terrorism'
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria's Assad meets Iranian FM, vows to intensify attacks against 'terrorism'

China Daily  

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad meets with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in Damascus, Syria, Dec 1, 2024. DAMASCUS - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad pledged to continue combating terrorist organizations "with full strength and determination" during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, state media reported on Sunday. Araghchi conveyed a message of support from Iranian leadership, reaffirming Iran's commitment …

Kremlin vows response if Ukraine fires US missiles into Russia
1 month ago

Kremlin vows response if Ukraine fires US missiles into Russia

Deccan Chronicle  

The Kremlin accused US President Joe Biden on Monday of escalating the 1,000-day-old war in Ukraine, promising a "palpable" response to any use of US long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia.Biden, who in January hands over the White House to Donald Trump, a sceptic of US support for Ukraine, called at a G20 summit attended by Russia's …

Russia says U.S.-led coalition's jet came "dangerously" close to its plane in Syria
4 months ago

Russia says U.S.-led coalition's jet came "dangerously" close to its plane in Syria

The Hindu  

A fighter-bomber jet of the U.S.-led coalition in Syria came "dangerously" close to a Russian surveillance aircraft over Homs province on Sunday, Russia's TASS state news agency reported, citing a Russian military official in the Middle Eastern country. The U.S. has 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 in neighbouring Iraq on a mission to advise and assist local forces trying …

Grinning Syrian monster Bashar Assad meets Putin to discuss war
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Grinning Syrian monster Bashar Assad meets Putin to discuss war

Daily Mail  

Grinning Syrian monster Bashar Assad has met fellow tyrant Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin to discuss the war in the Middle East. Russia has waged a military campaign in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Assad's government to fight armed opposition groups and reclaim control over most of the country. The Kremlin did not provide details …

Russia’s Putin hosts Syria’s Assad in the Kremlin as tensions rise in the Middle East
5 months ago

Russia’s Putin hosts Syria’s Assad in the Kremlin as tensions rise in the Middle East

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin met President Bashar Assad of Syria in the Kremlin, video distributed by the Kremlin press service on Thursday showed. Russia has waged a military campaign in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Assad’s government to fight armed opposition groups and reclaim control over most of the country. The Kremlin did not provide …

Putin claims Russia’s military has the momentum in Ukraine and is poised to meet Moscow’s goals
1 year ago

Putin claims Russia’s military has the momentum in Ukraine and is poised to meet Moscow’s goals

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Tuesday that his country’s military has seized the initiative in Ukraine after repelling a monthslong counteroffensive and is well positioned to achieve Moscow’s goals. “The enemy has suffered heavy casualties and to a large extent wasted its reserves while trying to show at least some results of its so-called counteroffensive to its masters,” …

Russia, al-Assad step up Syria bombing amid world focus on Israel-Gaza war
1 year, 1 month ago

Russia, al-Assad step up Syria bombing amid world focus on Israel-Gaza war

Al Jazeera  

Idlib, Syria — Syrian government forces and Russia have stepped up the bombardment of northwest Syria, killing dozens of people, including children, and wounding hundreds of others, opposition leaders and emergency volunteers have said, at a time when Israel’s war on Gaza is holding the world’s attention. “The military escalation by al-Assad regime, the Russians, and the Iranians against civilians …

Moscow hosts landmark Turkey-Syria rapprochement talks
1 year, 7 months ago

Moscow hosts landmark Turkey-Syria rapprochement talks

The Hindu  

Russia’s foreign minister on Wednesday hosted his counterparts from Turkey, Syria and Iran for talks that marked the highest-level contact between Ankara and Damascus since the start of the Syrian civil war over a decade ago. Russia has spent years trying to help Syrian President Bashar Assad rebuild ties with Turkey and other countries that were fractured in the war, …

Russia, Syria, Turkey and Iran hold high-level talks in Moscow
1 year, 7 months ago

Russia, Syria, Turkey and Iran hold high-level talks in Moscow

Al Jazeera  

The talks are taking place as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad mends ties with regional powers after more than a decade of isolation. The foreign ministers of Russia, Syria, Turkey and Iran have met in Moscow for high-level talks on rebuilding ties between Ankara and Damascus after years of animosity during Syria’s war. Syria’s Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad was quoted as …

Moscow hosts more Turkey-Syria rapprochement talks
1 year, 7 months ago

Moscow hosts more Turkey-Syria rapprochement talks

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia’s defense minister hosted his counterparts from Iran, Syria and Turkey on Tuesday for talks that were part of the Kremlin’s efforts to help broker a rapprochement between the Turkish and Syrian governments. The Russian Defense Ministry said the talks focused on “practical steps to strengthen security in the Syrian Arab Republic and to normalize Syrian-Turkish relations.” Moscow …

Moscow hosts talks aimed at Syria-Turkey rapprochement
1 year, 8 months ago

Moscow hosts talks aimed at Syria-Turkey rapprochement

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Senior diplomats from Russia, Turkey, Syria and Iran wrapped up two days of talks in Moscow on Tuesday, part of the Kremlin’s efforts to help broker a rapprochement between the Turkish and Syrian governments. Russia has waged a military campaign in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government to fight …

Assad welcomes new Russian bases in Syria after Putin meeting
1 year, 9 months ago

Assad welcomes new Russian bases in Syria after Putin meeting

Al Jazeera  

The Syrian leader made the comments during a visit to Moscow, and added that he wouldn’t meet Turkish President Erdogan. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said that he would welcome any Russian proposals to set up new military bases and boost troop numbers in the Middle Eastern country, suggesting Moscow’s military presence there should become permanent. Al-Assad, who met President …

Putin, Assad discuss rebuilding Syria, regional issues
1 year, 9 months ago

Putin, Assad discuss rebuilding Syria, regional issues

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian leader Bashar Assad in the Kremlin on Wednesday for talks that focused on rebuilding Syria after a devastating civil war and efforts to stabilize the region. Welcoming Assad at the start of the meeting, which took place on the anniversary of Syria’s 12-year uprising-turned-civil war, Putin emphasized the Russian military’s “decisive contribution” …

Syrian president Assad arrives in Moscow, set to meet Putin
1 year, 9 months ago

Syrian president Assad arrives in Moscow, set to meet Putin

The Independent  

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Putin to hold talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Moscow
1 year, 9 months ago

Putin to hold talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Moscow

Firstpost  

In a statement, it said that the Syrian president had been greeted on arrival by Putin’s special representative Mikhail Bogdanov and the Russian ambassador to Damascus Alexander Yefimov Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Syria’s leader Bashar al-Assad in Moscow on Wednesday, the Kremlin said. “Topical issues of further development of Russian-Syrian cooperation in the political, trade, …

General who led Syrian bombing is new face of Russian war
2 years, 2 months ago

General who led Syrian bombing is new face of Russian war

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We have enough technical means to force Ukraine to …

Putin, in Tehran, gets strong support from Iran over Ukraine
2 years, 5 months ago

Putin, in Tehran, gets strong support from Iran over Ukraine

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Russian President Vladimir Putin won staunch support from Iran on Tuesday for his country’s military campaign in Ukraine, with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei saying the West opposes an “independent and strong” Russia. Asked whether the talks with Ukraine on a political settlement could resume, Putin said that Russia was grateful to Erdogan and other international mediators but …

Amid Russia-Ukraine war, Putin to visit Iran for Syria talks
2 years, 5 months ago

Amid Russia-Ukraine war, Putin to visit Iran for Syria talks

Al Jazeera  

Russia, Turkey and Iran have been holding talks as part of the so-called ‘Astana peace process’ to end the war in Syria. As Russia’s war on Ukraine grinds on, President Vladimir Putin will travel to Iran next week for a Syria summit with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Kremlin has announced. Russia, Turkey and …

‘The same enemy’: Syrians endured Russian bombing for years. Now they urge Ukrainians to fight but expect the worst
2 years, 8 months ago

‘The same enemy’: Syrians endured Russian bombing for years. Now they urge Ukrainians to fight but expect the worst

The Independent  

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