Report: Bashar Al-Assad Regime Starts Using Russian-Supplied Weapons
The regime of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has begun using new weapons provided by Russia, Reuters learned from an unnamed Syrian military source.
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John Kerry to Russia: Supporting Assad ‘Will Only Prolong’ Syrian Crisis
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry phoned Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov for the third time in the past ten days to discuss the situation in Syria. He warned Lavrov that Russia’s support of beleaguered President Bashar al-Assad “will only prolong the Syrian conflict.”
Pentagon on Russia in Syria: We’ve Voiced Our Concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), when asked if it was planning to take action to prevent Russia’s military buildup in Syria, said it was tracking the situation closely and had voiced its concerns to the Russians.
Rand: I’ll Vote Against It, But It’s ‘Absurd’ To Cut Up The Iran Deal Immediately
Kentucky Senator and Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul said he will vote against the Iran nuclear deal, but it’s “absurd” to tear it up immediately at Wednesday’s primetime debate on CNN. Rand was asked about fellow candidate Wisconsin Governor Scott
Bashar Al-Assad: West Cooperating with Al-Qaeda-Affiliated Militia in Syria
In remarks to various sympathetic pro-Russian networks, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accused the West of working with the al-Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front, and claimed those not aiding his political survival were helping “terrorists.”
World View: Russia’s Economic Slowdown Means Financial Disaster for Central Asia
Contents: Russia’s Vladimir Putin tightens grip on Tajikistan at CSTO meeting; The troubled history of the CSTO in Central Asia; Russia’s economic slowdown means financial disaster for Central Asia
Putin Urges EU And US To Join Russia And Syria Fighting Islamic State
Vladimir Putin has issued a “common sense” call to the West to join Russia and Syria in a united front to fight against Islamic State (IS). Putin was speaking at a security summit in Tajikistan when he made the appeal to the
Negotiator: Russia Was Willing to Have Bashar Al-Assad Step Down in 2012
Russia was ready to agree to a proposal that would see Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad renounce his presidency as part of a peace agreement between Syrian and rebel forces that would likely end the civil war in the nation, Martti Ahtisaari—the former President of Finland, who was involved in negotiations at the time—told The Guardian in an interview published on Tuesday.
Syria’s Assad Taunts Europe on Migrant Crisis: ‘Stop Supporting Terrorists’
In a clip released Tuesday by Kremlin propaganda outlet Russia Today, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accused Europe of “not dealing with the crisis” as thousands of refugees flee the war-torn country.
Report: Russian Military May Return to Afghanistan Border
Russia may redeploy military troops to Tajikistan’s border with Afghanistan in response to the deteriorating security situation afflicting the Afghan people less than a year since President Obama declared an end to the U.S. combat mission.
Siberian Military Drill Boasts over 95,000 Russian Troops
The Russian government began their largest war games with over 95,000 troops this week between the Ural Mountains and Siberia. The troops include soldiers, navy, and the air force.
Lifting Oil Export Ban: Atonement for Congressional Members Supporting Iran Deal
“Whether you support this deal or not, we can all agree that America’s commitment to Israel remains unshakeable. And we will continue—Democrats and Republicans united—to stand with Israel,” says a statement from Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI). Despite widespread opposition from
Russia to U.S.: Help Us Help Syria or Face ‘Unintended Consequences’
The Russian government sent humanitarian aid to Syria over the weekend, only a few days after officials demanded U.S. cooperation to avoid “unintended consequences.”
Elton John: ‘I’d Like To Meet Putin For Tea To Discuss Gay Rights’
International pop sensation Sir Elton John has spoken of his desire to persuade Russia’s President Putin to be more tolerant of homosexuality and that “gay people are not the problem”. John admitted that the president would most likely laugh at
World View: Russia Opens a Dangerous New Chapter in Syria and the Mideast
Contents: Russia opens a dangerous new chapter in Syria and the Mideast; ‘Putin’s Plan’ for Russia and Syria; How is Vladimir Putin different from Ronald Reagan?; Choosing the lesser of two evils
Powers: It Seems White House Was Asking Intel To Downplay Terror, Obama ‘Disengaged’ on Putin
Author and USA Today columnist Kirsten Powers stated that it seems the White House “was asking” the intelligence community to downplay the terror threat and criticized President Obama for being “disengaged” in his rhetoric towards Vladimir Putin on Friday’s “Special Report” on
Russian Foreign Minister: We Won’t Turn Syria into Obama’s Libya
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov mocked the U.S.’s policy on Libya while talking to reporters about Russian troops and equipment in Syria.
Obama: Vladimir Putin ‘Did Not Take My Warnings’ On Syria
President Obama addressed news that Russian President Vladimir Putin was sending Russian military advisors into Syria to bolster the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad.
World View: Russia, Iran Sending Troops to Syria as Chemical Weapons Use Grows
Contents: Russia and Iran send more troops to Syria to back faltering al-Assad; Putin’s plan for Syria: al-Assad regime in anti-ISIS coalition with West; Assad regime and ISIS are apparently BOTH now using chemical weapons in Syria
Naturalized US Citizen Admits Sending Military Technology to Russia
A Russian who became a naturalized U.S. citizen admitted in a federal court that he sent military technology to his former homeland. The Texas resident and Houston business owner pleaded guilty in a New York City federal court to several crimes including being a foreign agent.
Report: Iran Grants Russia Permission to Fly Shipments to Syria
MOSCOW (AP) — Iran has granted permission for Russian planes to fly over its territory en route to Syria, Russian news agencies said Wednesday, a bypass needed after Bulgaria refused overflights amid signs of a Russian military buildup in Syria that has concerned the U.S. and NATO.
Syrian Official Confirms: Russian Military Experts Helping Assad in Damascus
A Syrian official confirmed the Russian government provided the country with more military experts in the past 12 months.
U.S. Asks Greece to Block Russian Supply Flights to Syria
On Monday, AFP reported that the U.S. government has asked Greece to deny its airspace to Russian supply flights. The Greek foreign ministry is said to be “examining” the request.
U.S. Adds Spy Intelligence in Arctic Due to Russian, Chinese Ships
The U.S. recently strengthened its military presence in the Arctic due to a heavy Chinese and Russian presence. Sources told CNN that American officials witnessed a Russian intelligence vessel in the Arctic near a Shell Oil ship on Monday.
Russia Claims It ‘Never Concealed’ Sending Weapons to Syria
The Russian government is claiming officials never denied or misled anyone about sending weapons and equipment to Syria. The report comes days after terrorist groups in Syria published photos or Russians in Syria and the U.S. warning the Kremlin about military activity in the war-torn country.
