Putin to Assad: Russia Will Stand by Syria in Fight Against Terrorists
Al-Baath (pro-government newspaper)
April 19, 2016
Russian president offers words of support to Assad on the occasion of Syria’s Independence Day
Russian president offers words of support to Assad on the occasion of Syria’s Independence Day
Opposition spokesman says proposed transitional governing body will include parties from the regime side
De Mistura says there are hopes the volume of aid to those in need will increase as the internationally backed truce shows signs of holding
Russia’s foreign ministry says it has not been made aware of US plans to arm opposition fighters in the event the current ceasefire agreement collapses
Syrian president announces most of the contracts for rebuilding the war-torn country will be handed to Russian companies
Moscow contradicts regime statements regarding plans to recapture rebel-held Aleppo city from thousands of Nusra Front fighters
Use of chemical weapons by radical groups in both Syria and Iraq is proof that Damascus is not involved in such attacks, says Foreign Ministry spokeswoman
Syrian president says Russia has proved its position as a superpower by adhering to strategy of values and compliance with international law
World Food Program airdrops seized by armed groups with some aid ending up in the city’s markets, according to sources
What is happening in northern Syria seems to lead one to say that the truce, if it has not collapsed, is at least on its last breaths
“Aleppo: The Rise and Fall of Syria’s Great Merchant City,” Philip Mansel, 238 pages, I.B. Tauris, London, 2016
Delegation members will consult with Syrian officials regarding the upcoming parliamentary elections due to be held on Wednesday
Israeli media reveals Russia was asked by Tel Aviv to retrieve the remains of spy Eli Cohen from Syrian territory
Problem of extremism directly linked to the flow of refugees to Europe, Putin tells Austria’s president during meeting in the Russian capital
Deputy FM says calls for Assad to step down are an obstacle to the success of a political settlement in Syria
Abou Firas al-Souri confirmed dead in air strike which targeted a high-level Al-Qaeda meeting in the northern province
UN envoy meets with Russian foreign minister ahead of the resumption of peace talks in Switzerland next Monday
The US-led war against ISIS has given the major Kurdish powers in Syria, including the PYD, a peerless opportunity to achieve their long awaited nationalist vision of a territorially contiguous enclave east of the Euphrates
Kremlin’s goals are transparent and are represented through reaching a political solution in Syria, according to Vladimir Chizhov
Twelve Hezbollah members were killed by the brutal attack launched by the Nusra Front, Syrian opposition and fighting factions
