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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.

unwanted involvement

Russia Slams ‘Outrageous’ U.S. Airstrikes in Syria

Russian officials accused Washington of violating international law by striking at a sovereign country's territory.

Israel’s Netanyahu Thanks Russia for Mediating Syria Prisoner Swap

Israel exchanged two Syrian shepherds for an Israeli woman with Russian mediation.

illegal crossing

Turkey Detains Russian IS Suspect at Syria Border

Five Russian nationals were arrested during an attempted escape to neighboring Syria.

Jihadist attack

Car Bomb Hits Near Russia Base in Northeast Syria

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group reported several wounded in the attack.

Russia Bolsters Military Police Presence in Northern Syria Amid Fighting Flare-Up

The Russian military police units aim to stabilize fighting between rebel groups in the Raqqa province of northern Syria.

international warnings

Damascus Holds Russia-Backed Conference on Refugee Returns

Russia has for years sought international support to allow for refugee returns to Syria but other countries say it's not yet safe.

Russia Strikes Kill 78 Turkey-Backed Rebels in Syria: Monitor

Observers called it the "deadliest" attack since a truce was brokered between Turkey and Russia in March.

syrian standoff

Russian Military Attempts to Disperse Syria Protesters With Helicopter Fly-Over

“Residents say that they don’t trust the Russian forces,” a local news agency reported.

opinion Marianna Belenkaya

5 Years On, Russia's Syria Intervention Poses More Questions Than Answers

Moscow saved Assad, but it has now become a hostage to the latter’s euphoria of victory and its refusal to be flexible in the political dialogue.

middle east ally

Russian FM Meets Syria's Assad on Rare Visit

Lavrov discussed economic cooperation with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad.

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