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Russia Says Test-Fired Missiles in Eastern Mediterranean Drills

The tests come as Russia's ally Syria loses ground to Islamist rebels.

Russia, Iran, Turkey, Qatar Eye Talks on Syria Rebel Offensive – Reports

Russia’s state-run TASS news agency said the talks could take place in Doha, on Dec. 7-8.

Syria, Russia Conduct Deadly Strikes To Push Back Islamist Advance

"We of course continue to support Bashar al-Assad and we continue contacts at the appropriate levels, we are analyzing the situation," the Kremlin said...

Russia Says Bombing Anti-Government Forces in Syria

Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies reached Aleppo, pressing a lightning offensive against forces of the Iranian- and Russian-backed government.

Moscow Urges to ‘Restore Order’ as Syria Rocked By Unexpected Insurgent Assault

The Kremlin also declined to comment on unconfirmed reports that Syrian President Assad made an unplanned trip to Moscow following the offensive by anti-government...

Russian Airstrikes Kill 10 in Northwestern Syria, War Monitor Says

Russia's air force hit "a sawmill, a furniture workshop and an olive presser" on the outskirts of Idlib, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

Russia’s FSB Says Arrested Recruiters for Syrian Terrorist Network

The two “religious figures” are said to have recruited 19 people for “terrorist activities” in Syria from February 2015 to November 2022.

Putin Meets With Syrian President Assad in Moscow

It was the first time the two leaders met since March of last year and comes as Turkey appears interested in normalizing relations with Damascus.

Russia Says Israel Seeking to ‘Fuel’ Conflict With Syria Strikes

Moscow's UN envoy slammed the "flagrant violation" of Syria's sovereignty at a Security Council meeting.

Russia's FSB Says 'Dismantled' Financing Ring for Syrian Militant Group

Those detained in FSB raids were also accused of disseminating “radical Islamic ideology” online.

Russia Claims Killed 34 in Syrian Air Strikes

The strikes destroyed underground shelters and training camps for a "terrorist group," the Defense Ministry said.

opinion Nikita Smagin

Forgotten Front: Why Syria Is Becoming a Headache for Russia

Syria has not only failed to become a secure base for Russian forces in the Middle East, but is increasingly generating its own crises.

Russia Says Roadmap in the Works to Mend Syria-Turkey Ties

Russian mediation would give the Kremlin diplomatic clout amid its international isolation over the offensive in Ukraine.

Russia Hosts Talks with Iran, Syria, Turkey

The talks aimed to normalize ties between Ankara and Damascus, which were severed at the start of Syria's civil war in 2011.

Any Ukraine Peace Talks Should Be About 'New World Order' – Lavrov

The top Russian diplomat was in Turkey — which has retained ties with both Moscow and Kyiv — to hold talks with his Turkish counterpart.

Putin Eyes Rapprochement Between Syria and Turkey at Assad Meeting

Assad voiced support for Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine and hailed "a new facet" in his country's ties with Moscow.

Report Sheds Light on Work of Wagner’s ‘Special Department’

An investigation has concluded that poor discipline and insubordination mar the work of the Wagner group's internal security service.

Russia Sending Aid to Turkey, Syria After Devastating Earthquake

Russia said Monday that 300 military personnel deployed in Syria were helping efforts to clear up debris following an earthquake that killed hundreds there...

Turkey, Syria, Russia Defense Ministers Meet for First Talks Since 2011

The defense ministers of Russia, Turkey and Syria met in Moscow on Wednesday, the first such talks since the civil war broke out in Syria, the Russian...

Russia Warns Turkey Against 'Destabilizing' Syria

Russia on Tuesday called for Turkey to exercise "restraint" and warned against "destabilizing" Syria, where Ankara has carried out air strikes and is threatening...

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