Opinion: Confronting Russia with Safe Zones
Salman Aldosary for Asharq al-Awsat
October 8, 2015
But does this almost Hollywood-style Russian intervention have an American director?
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But does this almost Hollywood-style Russian intervention have an American director?
Nusra’s attacks against FSA-affiliated group coincided with Russian air raids on the western countryside of Aleppo, says rebel group
Moscow mulls Pentagon’s request for coordination of military flights in Syria
Strikes hit towns of Kafr Zita, Kafr Nabudah, Sayyad and the village of Lataminah in Hama, as well as Khan Shaykhun and Alhbit in Idleb, reports monitoring group
Exiled Syrian doctor recommends construction of safer medical facilities as Russian strikes continue the regime’s targeting of civilian hospitals
Syria’s army and allied Hezbollah, Iranian and Russian troops prepare to launch decisive ground attack to liberate the countryside of Hama and Homs
Strikes devastate ISIS headquarters in Aleppo province and target the group’s hideouts in Palmyra, military sources claim
Western media bases its reports on unconfirmed data and unnamed sources, says Russian foreign ministry spokesperson
Syrian FM tells interviewers Russia’s coordination with Damascus on recent airstrikes dates back months
Delegations call on Russia to open safe humanitarian corridors, a decision that would have a “very positive impact on Syrians and enhance the stature and credibility of Russia vis-a-vis the Syrian people”
Christian group condemns the recent remarks by the Russian Patriarch following Moscow’s airstrikes in Syria
Coordination Committee spokesman released hours after being arrested by security forces in Damascus countryside
Rebel group says governments of Russia and Iran a “legitimate target” for Southern Front fighters as Syrian revolution transforms into anti-occupation resistance
Russian fighter jets target farm on the outskirts of Ihsim killing nine members of one family, reports activist
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
Despite Moscow’s claims, activists say Russian air strikes partly focused on areas where ISIS has little or no presence
Russian president competes with Hezbollah and Assad for cult status among pro-regime areas
We in the Syrian Coalition hold Russia legally and morally responsible for civilian casualties in Syria, an aggression that was carried out in partnership with the Iranian regime
Political and military opposition agree on joint steps to counter and respond to Russian assault on Syria
