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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.

thousands killed

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...

'constructive dialog'

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...

deadly air raids

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...

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.

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