The new Cold War Russian plan of shaping the balance of powers
We are unfortunate enough to live in times where the world witnesses perhaps the most severe geo-political transformation since the war in Iraq and 9/11….
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Russian forces have killed more than 9,000 in Syria
A year of Russian airstrikes on areas outside government control in Syria have killed more than 9,000 people, displaced tens of thousands and caused widespread…
As Russian bombs rain down, Syria army retakes central Aleppo district
Syria’s army took control of a rebel-held district in central Aleppo on Tuesday, after days of heavy airstrikes that have killed dozens and sparked allegations…
USA and Russia try to save cease-fire in Syria
U.S. diplomats were scrambling Tuesday to try to salvage a tenuous cease-fire deal in Syria after an accord with Russia collapsed in the face of…
Syria ceasefire comes into effect under US-Russia deal
A nationwide ceasefire in Syria brokered by the US and Russia began at sundown on Monday, coinciding with the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday, but there are…
Syria rebels accept ceasefire, with reservations
Rebel factions in Syria have said they were prepared to honour the ceasefire agreement due to take effect on Monday evening, despite deep reservations about…
Russian Foreign Minister to visit Turkey by end of 2016, envoy says
Russia’s foreign minister will visit Turkey by the end of 2016, a senior diplomat has told Anadolu Agency. Speaking on Wednesday, Russian ambassador Andrey Karlov…
Bashar al-Assad says he has never faced pressure from Russia to step aside
Syrian leader confident in TV interview as US State Secretary arrives in Moscow with proposals for military cooperation. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said he has…
US, Moscow set to discuss Syria pact Pentagon may not want
When Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow this week, the big loser may be the man who isn’t…
Date of Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan Presidents’ meeting to be decided soon
The Russian side confirms the plans to hold a meeting of the leaders of Russia, Iran and Azerbaijan in the short run, Russian Foreign Minister…