Was the aim of the Russian defense minister’s visit to Syria an act of contempt against Assad in an attempt to portray him as being obedient to Russian orders?
Coalition’s political committee member says increasing flow of refugees part of regime plan to bring about demographic change in Syria through systematic displacement
Opposition figure says conflict will intensify as the regime and its allies aim to impose a military solution on the crisis as hopes for successful negotiations fade
Defense ministry spokesman rejects claims Russian air forces targeted US-backed opposition near the Iraqi border last week
Twin bombings kill a dozen people and injure scores more after suicide bombers target civilian districts of the suburbs
“All those armed formations that have not joined the regime of calm, or joined it but do not observe it, should bear all responsibility”
Lavrov warned that Russia will not approve any attempts on stalling air operations in Syria
If we look at the military situation on the banks of Euphrates, it is apparent that the Syrian regime forces and its allies – including Russia and Iran – are essential party in the war on ISIS in cooperation with the PYD and its US allies
Kremlin spokesman says two countries are not cooperating on fighting ISIS terrorists in Syria
Opposition surveillance claims Russian squadron left Hemeimeem airbase and committed attack in Idelb killing over 40 civilians
HNC spokesman says there are no plans to expand the negotiating delegation following the resignation of chief negotiator Mohammed Alloush
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
