Russian deputy FM says Moscow in regular contact with opposition parties as foreign powers meet in the Austrian capital to discuss a political solution to the Syrian crisis
Is Moscow truly capable of offering real guarantees that the current regime will not rise once again, in a new form?
Families in the northern province of Idleb have resorted to digging bomb shelters in attempt to survive Russian bombing
Rebel commander confirms reports FSA was approached for a meeting with Russian representatives
Moscow and Tehran are about to approach a crossroad in their Syria policies, for both have different priorities that will be hard to reconcile
Opposition factions deny allegations that delegates visited the Russian capital for talks
The foreign ministers of Russia, US, Turkey and Saudi Arabia said they will reconvene next week, invite other regional powers
Syrian president welcomes Russian delegation as representatives from both countries urge strengthening of historical ties
Syrian president flown to Moscow on Russian military cargo plane for talks with Putin, newspaper reports
Western leaders make a show of empathy by talking about “the sufferings of the Syrian people”
Syrian political opposition says Moscow is trying to cover the ineffectiveness of its military operation with political means
Russian FM approves US proposal for urgent peace talks on Syria with representatives of other regional states
Armed opposition groups announce new coalition as pro-regime forces ramp up aerial and ground operations in the region
Syrian president called to Russian capital for talks in first trip abroad since beginning of Syrian crisis
Moscow to consider proposal from US to convene international meeting on Syria, with the participation of Jordan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia
Coalition official delivers memorandum to Russian embassy in Brussels denouncing Moscow’s actions against the Syrian people
Presence of fighters no longer limited to Russian naval base as several signs indicate increasing domination over Tartous, says local source
Russian president hits out at Washington for refusing to host high-level meeting on Syria
Foreign Ministry praises Moscow’s efforts in fighting terrorism in compliance with international law and the UN Charter
Monitoring group says regime and Russian strikes kill scores in Damascus marketplace and Aleppo countryside
