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Articles with tag "Syria"

Syrian conflict

Russia Casts 13th Veto of UN Security Council Action During Syrian War

Russia and China put forward their own draft resolution demanding a truce in northwest Syria, but it failed to get enough votes.
Syrian crisis

Russia, Turkey, Iran Agree Steps to Ease Tensions in Syria's Idlib Despite Lingering Differences

The summit of the three countries aimed to find a lasting truce in Syria.
Civilian casualties

UN Investigators Link U.S., Syrian and Russian Forces to War Crimes

Syrian and allied Russian warplanes are conducting a deadly campaign that may amount to war crimes, the UN says.
Operation in Idlib

Putin's ‘Chef’ Preps Soldiers for Final Assault on Syrian Rebels

Hundreds of freelance fighters who answer to the businessman are amassing for a full-scale assault that’s expected to start within weeks.
Syrian offensive

3 Russian Soldiers Killed in Syria – Military Source

The troops were reportedly killed in a landmine explosion late Wednesday in Syria's Idlib de-escalation zone.
opinion
Dmitriy Frolovskiy

Russia-Turkey Relations Face Pressure Over Syria, but Pattern Is Unlikely to Change

Stone-cold pragmatism will remain central in the relationship between the two countries.
Syria talks

Russia, Turkey Agree Steps to Tackle Militants in Syria's Idlib, Putin Says

Turkey also expected Russia, as a powerful supporter of Assad, to "alleviate the problem" of the Syrian army's advances.
key topic

Ahead of Meeting, Erdogan Expects Russia to Help Rein in Syrian Forces

Turkey has supported some rebel factions in the northwestern Idlib region, while Russia and Iran back Assad.
Syrian campaign

Tens of Thousands Flee Russian-Led Attack on Syrian Opposition Enclave

Russia has increased the intensity of its raids in the last 10 days, dramatically transforming the situation on the ground.
Escalating offensive

Russia Repels 3rd Drone Attack on Syrian Base

The attack was the third offensive on Russia's airbase in Syria in the past week.
Syrian strike

Rocket Attack Hits Russian Base in Syria, Injuring Civilians

No servicemen were hurt in the attack, which was launched by rebel forces in northwest Syria.
opinion
Ram Yavne for Bloomberg

A Russian-American Deal Can Bring Stability to Syria, Weaken Iran

A Russo-American deal is not as far-fetched as it sounds.
Deadly bombings

Russia Denies Its Planes Carried Out Airstrikes on Rebel-Held Syrian City

The raids killed at least 20 people in a densely populated city in the south of Idlib province.
Syrian conflict

Russia Denies Its Troops Are Fighting in Northwest Syria

"Russia has had no and has no ground forces in Syria," the Defense Ministry said.
Military Deployment

Russia Has Deployed Ground Forces in Idlib, Syrian Rebels Say

This is the first time Moscow has sent ground troops on the battlefield, rebels say.
anti-terror

Albanian Police Arrest Russian 'Islamic State Fighter'

He entered Albania illegally after a court in Russia's Chechen Republic ruled he should be arrested for joining the illegal armed group.
War victims

Over 500 Civilians Dead After Russian-Led Assault in Syria

Russia and its Syrian army ally deny their jets hit indiscriminately civilian areas.
Freak incident

Errant ‘Russian-Made’ Rocket From Syria Hits Cyprus

The missile strike was a spillover from strikes between Israel and Syria, authorities said.
moving forward

UN Seeks U.S.-Russia Understanding to Spur Syria Peace Process

The UN's Syria envoy wants to convene a group of influential states to support the process.
Idlib showdown

UN Chief Urges Russia and Turkey to Stabilize Syria's Idlib 'Without Delay'

Russia co-sponsored a de-escalation pact for the area that has been in place since last year.
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