Syria’s Assad back in Damascus after Russia trip: Presidency
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad is back in Damascus after a surprise visit to Moscow for talks with Russian…
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Russia says latest strikes weaken rebels
Russia said Sunday its latest Syria strikes hit infrastructure used by rebel fighters and claimed it has…
Russia’s aim in Syria is defeat of Islamic State, not prop up Assad
The aim of Russia's military operation in Syria is not to keep President Bashar al-Assad in power but to defeat…
Russia claims 380 ‘ISIS targets’ in Syria hit since start of bombing
Russia has hit more than 380 "ISIS targets" since launching its bombing campaign in Syria on September 30, a…
Saudi foreign minister sees no future for Bashar in Syria
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Tuesday that Riyadh's position on Syria had not changed, insisting…
‘Fiercest clashes’ as Syria regime advances with Russian support
Syrian regime forces backed by Russian air strikes advanced in the centre of the country Monday, sparking the…
NATO head sees ‘troubling escalation’ of Russian activity in Syria
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday there had been a "troubling escalation" in Russian military…
Erdogan warns Russia against losing Turkey’s friendship
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday warned Russia against losing Ankara's friendship, after Russian…
Merkel says military efforts needed in Syria but they won’t end war
German Chancellor Angela Merkel told a German radio station that military efforts were necessary in Syria even…
Obama warns Russia’s Putin of ‘quagmire’ in Syria
U.S. President Barack Obama warned Russia on Friday that its bombing campaign against Syrian rebels will suck…
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