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'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.

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.

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