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”
Brigade 87 witnesses massive build-up of army and pro-regime fighters in anticipation for advance on Hama’s countryside, says defected sergeant
Syrian ambassador joins Russia’s president in slamming Western countries and their Middle Eastern allies for their unlawful Syria policies
It is quite interesting that Washington is still blabbering that “there is no place for Assad in a future Syria”
Western nations have recently softened their rhetoric toward Assad in apparent acceptance of the president’s mandate to serve during a transitional period
All Syrian military personnel, regardless of rank, will be refused permission to remain in Lattakia airport or its surroundings, sources tell reporters
UN and Damascus not informed about French airstrikes in Syria prior to operation, Russian news agency reports
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
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
