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Competitive cooperation

Putin Tells Erdogan Hopes for Deal to Boost Economic Cooperation

"I hope that today we will be able to sign a relevant memorandum on the development of our trade and economic ties," Putin said.

Russian Air Strike on Syria Kills 7 – Monitor

Four children were among those killed, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

outside assistance

Russia Drafting Thousands in Syria for Ukraine War – Monitor

"In a country that lacks basic necessities, some have no choice but to fight... for a few hundred dollars."

'recruiting mission'

Russia Recruiting Syrians to Fight in Ukraine, Pentagon Says

Moscow entered the Syrian civil war in 2015 on the side of President Bashar al-Assad's regime.

foreign fighters

U.S. Officials Say Russia Recruiting Syrians to Fight in Ukraine – WSJ

Russia entered the Syrian civil war in 2015 on the side of President Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Russian Defense Minister Meets Assad in Syria

Shoigu and Assad discussed Russian naval exercises, military-technical cooperation and humanitarian aid to Syria.

News From Russia: What You Missed Over the Weekend

Communist protest. Putin’s congratulations. Rights lawyer detained.

Russia Raids Kill 11 Pro-Turkish Fighters in Syria – Monitor

The monitor said such Russian raids are rare in this region of Syria, which has been controlled by Turkey and its Syrian rebel allies for three years.

Syria’s Assad Meets Putin in Unannounced Russia Visit

Putin congratulated Assad on his re-election to a fourth term while Assad thanked Russia for its military support and humanitarian assistance.

deadly incident

Russian Soldier Killed in Syrian Patrol Blast

The soldier was killed when a roadside bomb detonated during a Russian military police reconnaissance on a humanitarian route.

ready for take-off

Russia Deploys 'Invincible' Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile-Capable Jets for Syria War Games

The MiG-31Ks joined other warplanes and submarines in the eastern Mediterranean Sea amid U.S. and British presence in the region.

Russian Serviceman Killed, 3 Injured in Syria Blast

The soldiers had been on patrol in northern Syria when an improvised explosive device exploded near their vehicle.

Syrian Elections

Russia Hails Assad's 'Decisive' Poll Victory

On the eve of the election, the U.S., Britain, France, Germany and Italy said the poll was "neither free nor fair."

tense confrontation

Russian Troops Block U.S. Military Convoy in Syria

Russia said it turned around six U.S. MRAP-type armored vehicles that drove “along an uncoordinated route and without prior notice.”

preventive measure

Russian Army Says Killed 'Up to 200 Militants' in Syria Bombing

The fighters were planning attacks ahead of presidential polls next month, Russia's Defense Ministry said in a statement.

Russia Repatriates 34 Orphans of IS Families From Syria

Moscow has now repatriated at least 169 such children.

geopolitical players

Putin’s Syria Stance Left ‘Strong Impression,’ Former Japanese PM Abe Says

“Putin was never on his back foot against the seven other [G8] nations. Indeed, he appeared almost dominant,” Abe said.

Rights Groups Urge Russians to Wake Up to Syria Abuses

The report is the first into the Syrian conflict by Russian campaigners and seeks to shed light on victims of Russia's military actions.

'wave of impunity'

Rights Groups File Syria Torture Case Against Russian Mercenaries

The case represents a rare attempt to hold the Kremlin-linked group to account for its role in conflicts across the Middle East and Africa.

U.S. Accuses Russia of Blocking 'Accountability' Over Syria’s Chemical Weapons

The new U.S. envoy to the United Nations took aim at Russia for defending Bashar al-Assad's regime despite its use of chemical weapons.

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