USA, Russia and Aleppo truce
The United States and Russia are nearing a deal that would set a 48-hour ceasefire in Aleppo, allow U.N. humanitarian access and limit Syrian government…
Russia
Oil output freeze would be right decision, Putin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin said an agreement between oil exporters to freeze output would be the right decision for the global market and Iran should…
The Russians can study in Turkey again
Amid revived ties with Ankara, Russia announced Thursday that it is lifting restrictions on study abroad in Turkey. Speaking to Russia’s Ria Novosti news agency,…
Anar Sadikhov: The potential union seems to be balanced and self-sufficient
In recent times the media and the expert community quite consistently discusses the issue of potential new alliance between Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan and Russia. With…
Chemical attack in Syria: London and Paris are calling for UN sanctions against Damascus
Britain and France called on Tuesday for United Nations sanctions to be imposed on Syria after a UN-led investigation found the government had carried out…
ISIS and US-Backed ‘Moderate Rebels’ unite efforts for operations in Northern Hama
On August 29, an ISIS-linked militant group called “Jund al Aqsa” and US-backed moderates from the so-called “Free Syrian Army” launched a joint advance on…
Oil price drops towards $49 due to high output, strong dollar
Oil fell towards $49 a barrel on Monday, pressured by high output from Middle East OPEC members and as a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on…
Flash – Russia’s Olympic Stars Visit Syrian Airbase
A group of Russian Olympians paid a visit over the weekend to Russia’s airbase in war-torn Syria, where Moscow has been conducting air strikes for…
Russia First Foreign Military to Use Iran’s Soil Since WWll
Iran Constitution’s article 146 stipulates “The establishment of any kind of foreign military base in Iran, even for peaceful purposes, is forbidden.” Nevertheless, Iranian leaders…
Turkey in Syria, the FSA, and the upcoming dispute over Syria’s constitution
Much ado has been made over the past few days about the ulterior motives behind Turkey’s conventional military campaign in northern Syria, with most people…