Moscow issues brief statement announcing its invitation to the SNC to visit the Russian capital from August 12-13
Russia’s deputy FM tells reporters Moscow will not abandon its position on Syria, stating that the Kremlin remains committed to all agreed upon initiatives to solve the crisis
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
Discontent soars among pro-Assad areas as power cuts and other public services fail to provide adequate living conditions
Coalition’s aerial campaign not coordinated with the Syrian government and has deviated from its stated goals of fighting terrorism, says prime minister
Harrowing new footage depicts the execution of a regime army officer at the hands of ISIS child soldier
Some American and European officials believe that the regime and its allies are leaking this kind of information to reduce pressure on it, and give the impression that ISIS is the only possible alternative
Statement comes after Russian president issues calls to unify forces against ISIS and other terrorist organizations in Syria and Iraq, hinting at an greater Iranian role in the process
Assad regime releases scores of women detainees in exchange for the bodies of pro-regime fighters
Delegation of Syrian martyrs’ children met by Russian government and religious leaders on visit to nation’s capital
Washington and Moscow agree to continue push for political settlement following high-level meeting between US secretary of state and Russia’s foreign minister
Speaking to Russian TV, Syria’s foreign minister says President Putin’s proposal for a regional counterterrorism alliance is a “miracle”
Russian president suggests building a regional force to combat terrorism during talks with Syria’s foreign minister in Moscow
Resuming political process will be focal point of talks during Syrian foreign minister’s upcoming visit, says Moscow
Russian security official warns ISIS radicalism would likely target the Gulf states if the Syrian government was to collapse
Moscow’s recent evacuation of Russian citizens raises questions about the Assad regime’s capacity to hold onto power
Move follows high-level meeting between Moscow and Washington in Russian city of Sochi
Syrian government showed readiness to move ahead with further talks, Russian deputy foreign minister says
Representative of the Russian delegation was asked a question regarding Moscow’s view of the possibility of a Syria “after Assad”
