Opinion: Syria – What is Russia up to Now?
It did not take long for the US to prove it was not a ‘friend of the Syrian people’ – if it ever was – but rather became a neutral actor at best
It did not take long for the US to prove it was not a ‘friend of the Syrian people’ – if it ever was – but rather became a neutral actor at best
Russian deputy foreign minister says stalled talks are expected to recommence in May, Russian media reports
Health services and foodstuffs, including baby food, provided to families forcibly evicted from besieged towns in the country’s north-east
“Progress” in Damascus’ position following its acceptance of a “political transition” with its talk of forming an “expanded government”, in contrast to the HNC’s rigidity in clinging to the formation of a “transitional body” as the starting point for a political transition
Moscow backs Damascus’ calls for a ‘national government’ at the Geneva talks as Russian media attempts to portray pro-regime figures as legitimate opposition
The raging fighting weakens a weeks-old ceasefire agreement and threatens to derail U.N.-led peace talks
Russia’s foreign ministry says it has not been made aware of US plans to arm opposition fighters in the event the current ceasefire agreement collapses
Syrian president says Russia has proved its position as a superpower by adhering to strategy of values and compliance with international law
Talks must focus on forming a transitional governing body to lay the groundwork for a new constitution and ensure national elections are held, says political opposition body
Problem of extremism directly linked to the flow of refugees to Europe, Putin tells Austria’s president during meeting in the Russian capital
Deputy FM says calls for Assad to step down are an obstacle to the success of a political settlement in Syria
UN envoy meets with Russian foreign minister ahead of the resumption of peace talks in Switzerland next Monday
Kremlin’s goals are transparent and are represented through reaching a political solution in Syria, according to Vladimir Chizhov
Ministry says contingent of Russian military engineers and dog trainers have landed in Syrian coastal region
Terrorism in Syria and Iraq is receiving direct support from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, France and the United Kingdom, Syrian President Bashar Assad told Sputnik and Novosti
Moscow to deploy engineers and “special robots” to help in demining Palmyra following the Syrian army’s recapture of the ancient city last week
US Secretary of State marks August as the date for a new constitution following his meeting with the Russian president, accelerating the political battle between the Syrian sides
Moscow informed opposition members of the need to achieve political transition without addressing fate of Assad, source reveals
Moscow’s decision to withdraw its forces from Syria has caught some regime supporters off guard as many relied on the Russian presence for their security and income
Humble humanitarian relief reaches Syrian areas in dire need of help
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