Syria’s Assad gave an interview to the Iranian Khabar TV channel. The following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA
Kremlin spokesman says West has failed to explain the term “moderate opposition” in reference to Russia’s purported airstrikes on non-ISIS fighters
Russian president competes with Hezbollah and Assad for cult status among pro-regime areas
Russian fighter jets strike ISIS positions in Syria following official request from President Assad
Russian air strikes in Syria carried out upon request from Damascus, Syrian officials report
“It is expected those who work for Iran [in Syria] will likely invest in the Syrian real estate and urban renewal sectors after the nuclear agreement is finalized and the freezing of Iranian assets is lifted”
Syrian ambassador joins Russia’s president in slamming Western countries and their Middle Eastern allies for their unlawful Syria policies
Western nations have recently softened their rhetoric toward Assad in apparent acceptance of the president’s mandate to serve during a transitional period
Russian president says Moscow has no intentions of engaging in military operations in Syria, but adds intensifying partnerships with Syria and regional allies is a possibility
American suspicions increased after the Russians submitted hundreds of requests, to several countries, to gain permission for their military jets to cross the latter’s airspace to reach Syria, and assemble there
Russia is engaging in a tacit competition with Iran – especially amid talks about the impending creation of a regional and international “contact group” after America’s ratification of the Iran deal next month
Presidential press-secretary tells journalists Russia would mull military involvement in Syria if requested by Assad regime
The Syrian people trust Moscow’s leadership and its intention to participate in the fight against ISIS and Nusra Front, FM tells Russian interviewers
Russian military support to Syria is part of long-standing and existing agreements, says deputy FM
Moscow will continue to provide military equipment to Syria’s Assad regime in accordance with international law, state Duma speaker announces
Assad’s regime even boasts that Moscow’s decision to hunker down demonstrates the strength of bilateral relations
Putin says he is providing Syria with serious support, including equipment and weapons training
No one has expected or demanded that every party should drop their weapons and forgo their means of pressure
Syria supports Russian president’s proposal to form a regional coalition to combat terrorism, says deputy FM
De Mistura believes that in the Geneva 3 meeting, Iranian backing, representation of the opposition by more than just the coalition, and a Russian-American understanding will eliminate the reasons for the failure of Geneva 2
