Russian military
Russia announces daily ceasefires in Syria’s Aleppo to let in aid
Middle East
August 11, 2016
Russia announces daily ceasefires in Syria’s Aleppo to let in aid
Russia said on Wednesday there would be daily three-hour ceasefires in Syria's Aleppo starting Thursday to allow humanitarian convoys to…
Russia urges joint strikes on Syria rebels but US reacts coolly
Middle East
May 21, 2016
Russia urges joint strikes on Syria rebels but US reacts coolly
Russia has proposed to the U.S.-led coalition that they stage joint air strikes on Syrian rebels, including militant Islamist group…
Russia showcases Syria hardware in Red Square military parade
World
May 9, 2016
Russia showcases Syria hardware in Red Square military parade
Russia rolled out an air defense missile system of the kind used to protect its base in Syria and some…
NATO weighs four battalions in Eastern states to deter Russia: US
World
May 3, 2016
NATO weighs four battalions in Eastern states to deter Russia: US
The NATO alliance is weighing rotating four battalions of troops through Eastern member states, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said…
Russian forces in Syria fired on Israeli aircraft: Israeli newspaper
Middle East
April 22, 2016
Russian forces in Syria fired on Israeli aircraft: Israeli newspaper
Russian forces in Syria have fired at least twice on Israeli military aircraft, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seek…
China’s new Syria envoy praises Russian military mission
Middle East
April 8, 2016
China’s new Syria envoy praises Russian military mission
China's first special envoy for the Syrian crisis praised Russia's military role in the war on Friday, and said the…
Russia, despite draw down, shipping more to Syria than removing
Middle East
March 30, 2016
Russia, despite draw down, shipping more to Syria than removing
When Vladimir Putin announced the withdrawal of most of Russia's military contingent from Syria there was an expectation that the…
Russia can make powerful Syria comeback within hours: Putin
Middle East
March 17, 2016
Russia can make powerful Syria comeback within hours: Putin
Vladimir Putin said Russia's military success in Syria had allowed him to order a partial draw down of forces, but…
Assad adviser says Russian forces can return to Syria after withdrawal
Middle East
March 16, 2016
Assad adviser says Russian forces can return to Syria after withdrawal
A top adviser to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Tuesday Russian forces could return to Syria after withdrawing, and…
Free Syrian Army says didn’t refuse Russian military support
Middle East
October 26, 2015
Free Syrian Army says didn’t refuse Russian military support
The Western-backed Free Syrian Army said on Monday it had not refused an offer of military support from Russia and…