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
Citizens take to Aleppo’s streets to rally against YPG practices in the Kurdish district of Sheikh Maqsoud
Experiences of the past do not arouse optimism that this group will make a difference
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
UN envoy earns approval from Syrian government and opposition to launch parallel negotiations on a number of issues in an effort to end the four-year crisis
Iranian and Russian officials urge regional and international community to respect Syria’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity
Syria’s current representation consists of two parties: the regime’s mafia, which is willing to destroy Syria and displace its entire people to remain in power, and a divided and ineffective opposition which has failed to achieve anything over the past five years
Diplomats suggest separation of Assad and Syria’s state institutions in the context of a political settlement will help avoid a repeat of the ‘Iraqi scenario’
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
Attack by armed opposition faction on Syrian coastal facility follows reports of a Russian military buildup inside the country
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
Armed opposition representatives coauthor statement rejecting a number of points proposed by the UN envoy for a peaceful political transition in Syria
PM welcomes Russian participation in Syria’s reconstruction and rehabilitation in sectors affected by terrorism
Blatant aggression puts Russia beside Iran in direct partnership with the criminal regime in the killing of Syrian people and the destruction of their country, says Brotherhood
Assad’s regime even boasts that Moscow’s decision to hunker down demonstrates the strength of bilateral relations
A source at the Russian embassy in Tehran stated that the embassy received permission for all requests by Russian planes carrying humanitarian aid to Syria to pass through Iran’s airspace
Putin says he is providing Syria with serious support, including equipment and weapons training
