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Russia’s FSB Says Arrested Recruiters for Syrian Terrorist Network

The two “religious figures” are said to have recruited 19 people for “terrorist activities” in Syria from February 2015 to November 2022.

Putin Meets With Syrian President Assad in Moscow

It was the first time the two leaders met since March of last year and comes as Turkey appears interested in normalizing relations with Damascus.

Russia Says Israel Seeking to ‘Fuel’ Conflict With Syria Strikes

Moscow's UN envoy slammed the "flagrant violation" of Syria's sovereignty at a Security Council meeting.

Russia's FSB Says 'Dismantled' Financing Ring for Syrian Militant Group

Those detained in FSB raids were also accused of disseminating “radical Islamic ideology” online.

Russia Claims Killed 34 in Syrian Air Strikes

The strikes destroyed underground shelters and training camps for a "terrorist group," the Defense Ministry said.

opinion Nikita Smagin

Forgotten Front: Why Syria Is Becoming a Headache for Russia

Syria has not only failed to become a secure base for Russian forces in the Middle East, but is increasingly generating its own crises.

Russia Says Roadmap in the Works to Mend Syria-Turkey Ties

Russian mediation would give the Kremlin diplomatic clout amid its international isolation over the offensive in Ukraine.

Russia Hosts Talks with Iran, Syria, Turkey

The talks aimed to normalize ties between Ankara and Damascus, which were severed at the start of Syria's civil war in 2011.

Any Ukraine Peace Talks Should Be About 'New World Order' – Lavrov

The top Russian diplomat was in Turkey — which has retained ties with both Moscow and Kyiv — to hold talks with his Turkish counterpart.

Putin Eyes Rapprochement Between Syria and Turkey at Assad Meeting

Assad voiced support for Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine and hailed "a new facet" in his country's ties with Moscow.

Report Sheds Light on Work of Wagner’s ‘Special Department’

An investigation has concluded that poor discipline and insubordination mar the work of the Wagner group's internal security service.

Russia Sending Aid to Turkey, Syria After Devastating Earthquake

Russia said Monday that 300 military personnel deployed in Syria were helping efforts to clear up debris following an earthquake that killed hundreds there...

Turkey, Syria, Russia Defense Ministers Meet for First Talks Since 2011

The defense ministers of Russia, Turkey and Syria met in Moscow on Wednesday, the first such talks since the civil war broke out in Syria, the Russian...

Russia Warns Turkey Against 'Destabilizing' Syria

Russia on Tuesday called for Turkey to exercise "restraint" and warned against "destabilizing" Syria, where Ankara has carried out air strikes and is threatening...

Russia Repatriates 38 Children of Islamic State Suspects from Syria

A Russian delegation in Syria on Thursday took 38 children from families of suspected Islamic State (IS) group members for repatriation, a Kurdish official...

Russian, U.S. Troops in Syria Share 'Rare Moment' of Congeniality

U.S. and Russian troops exchanged friendly greetings and posed for pictures together over the weekend on a northeast Syria highway in a rare display of...

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.

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."

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.

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