Problem of extremism directly linked to the flow of refugees to Europe, Putin tells Austria’s president during meeting in the Russian capital
Forces will remain in Syria to continue fighting groups designated as terrorist by the UN, Kremlin spokesman says
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’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
Moscow’s role in Syria was an attempt to draw attention to their strength following the fall of the Soviet Union, and therefore to their influential role at the head of the new world hierarchy
President Putin says Russia will maintain support for “legitimate Syrian government” with financial and military aid following announcement to withdraw forces
All4Syria speaks with the head of the Building the Syrian State movement on what Russia’s decision to leave Syria means for Assad and the region
Demonstrators mark five years since the start of the peaceful uprisings against President Assad in March 2011
Western diplomats say the Russian withdrawal came as a surprise, especially that no indicators were detected beforehand
Syria says presidents agreed to the military scale back in a phone call, adding Russia will continue to offer support in combating terrorism
Cessation of hostilities an important step towards intra-Syrian political settlement, Russian president tells Greek PM
“Is it not Kerry, who agreed with Lavrov to the conspiracy theory which UN envoy Staffan de Mistura is carrying out against the Syrian opposition?”
Political opposition remains doubtful over success of truce deal as key phrases still require clarification, such as the exclusion of “terrorist organizations” in being targeted
Syrian president confirms his government’s keenness to contribute to implementing the Russian-US ceasefire deal
Major military commanders now are among the many regime loyalists paying homage to the Russian president’s influence inside Syria
Rebel commander says Russian strikes have displaced 10,000 people from Hama to the northern countryside of Homs
Russian military adviser killed in shelling carried out by ‘terrorists’, defense ministry reports
Russian air force operations against terrorists in Syria have drastically altered the situation on the ground, foreign minister tells reporters in Moscow
The UN’s proposed peace talks are hardly the result of a genuine desire to stop the killings. Instead, they are meant to create the illusion that the international community has now reached a consensus on Syria. This is patently untrue
The resolution opted for constructive ambiguity and mutual concessions in an attempt to secure a consensus. The result was a final draft outlining the maximum Moscow could get, and the minimum Washington would surrender
