Armed groups that have not joined the ceasefire after this week will become a legitimate target “regardless of whether they are on the terrorist list or not”, Russian FM announces
Defense ministry says no combat missions have been carried out by Russia’s air force in the northwestern province
Western-backed SDF forces plan to incorporate the northern province into Kurdish self-administration once ISIS forces are driven out, representative declares
Sources report Moscow’s draft constitution curtails presidential powers and the role of the military in state affairs, and proposes a “regional assembly” as a means of decentralization
Security official says Russian air force has helped eliminate around 35 percent of ISIS and Nusra Front terrorists in Syria since September
Questions remain as to why the key Lebanese Shiite group backed down from its accusations regarding the assassination of one of its top commanders in Syria
News of Russian foreign ministry official mocking Syrian president circulates through national media in most recent instance of Russian criticism of Assad regime
Defense ministry rejects reports by AP and the UN’s cultural agency that Russian forces are building a new base in the recaptured city of Palmyra
Rebel military sources claim Moscow is communicating directly with armed groups in Homs in an attempt to lure factions into entering dubious truces and sow suspicion among the opposition
It would be naïve for Washington to imagine that the Arabs, including those in the GCC and their leaders, are unable to read and comprehend the changing realities
Analysts claim Sunday’s unprecedented drop in the pound’s value is an indication that the country’s foreign reserves are almost depleted
Truce observance in the provincial capital is very fragile in light of the number of terrorist groups operating in the city, Kremlin spokesman tells reporters
Center for monitoring the cessation of hostilities agreement in Syria launches in Geneva, top Russian diplomat announces
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
