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Articles with tag "Syria"

Breaking ground

Russian Oil Deals in Syria Linked to ‘Putin’s Chef’ – Novaya Gazeta

The blocs in the oil exploration contracts with Russia's Mercury and Velada are estimated to contain at least 250 billion cubic meters of gas each.
civilian targets

350K Syrians Have Fled Russian-Led Assault in Idlib, UN Says

Residents and rescuers said dozens of towns and villages were in ruins from weeks of intensive aerial bombing.
Satellite campus

Russia in Talks to Open Top University Branch in Syria

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly allocated land in the Syrian capital to build a Russian university.
opinion
Dmitriy Frolovskiy

Russia’s Role in Syria is Changing

Moscow might face difficulties in promoting its vision of a political settlement, while competition with Tehran is growing.
Soft power

Thousands of Young Syrians Opt to Study Russian at School

Demand for the classes outstrips supply, a Syrian education official said.
opinion
Marianna Belenkaya

The Iran Crisis Can Be a Boost for Russia

If Syria becomes the setting for a clash between Washington and Tehran, it could be a major problem for Moscow.
Power broker

Putin’s Syria Trip Shows He’s Unfazed by Iran Tension

With the world on edge over rising tensions in the Middle East, one leader seems unfazed.
Damascus dialogue

Putin Makes Rare Visit to Syria, Meets Assad Amid Middle East Tensions

The visit comes at a time of heightened tension in the Middle East following the U.S. killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani.
'escalation of violence'

Over 230,000 People Flee Idlib in Two-Week Russian-Backed Offensive

The UN said 235,000 civilians had fled their homes in rebel-held northwestern Syria during a Russian-backed campaign of air strikes and shelling this month...
'stop the carnage'

Trump Warns Russia, Syria, Iran Against Killing Civilians in Idlib

Syrian and Russian forces have intensified their bombardment of targets in Idlib.
syrian conflict

Turkey, Russia Talk Syria as Thousands Flee Bombing

Moscow and Damascus both deny allegations of indiscriminate bombing of civilian areas.
New Offense

Russian-Backed Forces Gain Ground in Rebel-Held Northwest Syria

Russian and Syrian jets have stepped up strikes on villages and towns around Maarat al-Numan
Filling the void

Russia Recruits Syrian Kurds to Replace U.S.-Led Forces – VOA

The new military force is expected to accompany Russian troops on patrol missions in northeastern Syria.
investments abroad

5 Russian-Syrian Projects Announced This Week

Moscow has announced a range of new projects in the war-torn country as it seeks to strengthen its foothold there.
NEW EXPLORER

Syria Hands Oil Exploration Contracts to Russian Firms

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has looked to allies Russia and Iran to play a role in rebuilding the country.
teaming up

Russia, Syria Hold First Joint Naval Drills

More than 2,000 Russian and Syrian troops and around 10 vessels and boats took part in the drills.
New frontier

Russian Forces Enter Former Islamic State Stronghold of Raqqa After U.S. Pullback

Moscow continues to fill the vacuum created by President Donald Trump's decision to pull U.S. forces from northern Syria
MORE CASUALITIES

3 Russian Military Police Injured in Bomb Attack on Syrian Border

Officers were hurt in a blast from a homemade bomb as they carried out a routine patrol in Syria.
New evidence

Russia Bombed 2 Syrian Displacement Camps – NYT

The bombings killed up to 59 people in total.
Cover Up

U.S. Accuses Russia of Helping Syria Cover up Chemical Weapons Attack

More than 40 people were killed in that attack in Douma, a town on the outskirts of the capital then held by rebels, on April 7, 2018.
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