Aleppo’s opposition fears Russian plans for all-out offensive after claims point to rebel’s use of chemical weapons in regime areas
Russian PM says high-level Israeli officials expressed their desire for someone who can control the situation on the ground in Syria
Russian and Egyptian foreign ministers speak about boosting cooperation between the two countries
More than 12,000 square km of territory has been liberated from terrorist control due to Russian and Syrian forces, Russian defense minster claims
The issue that is difficult to find a clear explanation for so far is the reduction in the intensity of the bombardment. Is there something threatening the Russian aircraft? Or is Putin sending a message to the Iranians after the dispute that erupted between them that they will lose without his support?
One of the most likely reason’s for Russia’s announcement to halt raids on Aleppo may be that Moscow has begun to sense the weight of international pressure upon it, and has begun to resent the situation of international embarrassment which the developments in Aleppo have caused
Upcoming bilateral talks between Syrian and Russian foreign ministers to focus on military, political, and humanitarian situation
Russian FM explains fighting terror and starting political process a top priority, during meeting with German and French leaders in Berlin
“Frankly, right now I do not see any preconditions for the ministerial meeting… as of today, at issue is the fulfillment of existing arrangements,” deputy FM tells reporters in the Russian capital
Foreign ministry spokesperson says act will be considered an attempt to assist and bolster terrorists in Syria if no condemnation of the Belgian strike is issued
Opposition figure calls Russian-proposed temporary truce in Aleppo a ‘gimmick’ aimed at breaking the FSA
Syrian embassy in Moscow confirms foreign minister will pay to visit Russian capital in the coming weeks
The Syrian war, which displays open geographical boundaries, requires closure at the level of all the region’s nations. This is a measure demanding coordination which is still not there, due to the sharp Russian-American clash.
This development represents a departure by the opposition because of the blatant shift in Russia’s role from a joint position in international oversight of the political process, alongside the US, to a direct party to the war, alongside the regime, against the Syrian people
Second mortar attack in less than two weeks targets Russia’s embassy in the Syrian capital
Syrian president says he hopes normalization of relations between Moscow and Ankara could help shift Turkey’s Syria policy
Christians in these areas have also suffered from the Iranian presence, but in a different way from bombardment and destruction like Syria’s other areas, as communities leaving in large part due to a moral collapse and widespread disorder
Opposition leader condemns Russia for vetoing a French-Spanish draft resolution aimed at preventing the aerial bombardment of Aleppo
Coalition spokesperson says meeting with Russian media delegation aims to draw world public opinion closer to the Syrian revolution
Military sources claim the international coalition against ISIS conducted strikes against the regime army in Al-Tharda Mountain to prevent the radical group from obtaining internationally banned weapons
