Russia Rounds Up, Detains Turkish Nationals Following Downed Plane Incident
Moscow has begun to impose restrictions on Turks living in Russia, following Turkey shooting down a Russian fighter jet last week that had violated Ankara’s air space.
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Russia Equips Planes in Syria with Air-to-Air Missiles Following Turkish Attack
Russian warplanes participating in the Kremlin’s military intervention in Syria have been equipped with air-to-air missiles, an official from the country’s Defense Ministry told Russian news agencies.
Putin: Turkey Downed Russian Warplane to Protect Oil Trade with Islamic State
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during the climate talks in Paris, said that Moscow has evidence showing that Turkey shot down the Russian Su-24 fighter jet last week to protect illicit oil shipments from the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL).
Ukrainian Soldiers: U.S.-Provided Equipment Falling Apart
The U.S. provided Ukraine with outdated and obsolete equipment to use in their fight against pro-Russians and Russian soldiers in 2015, according to a report from The Washington Post.
Erdogan: If Turkey Bought Oil From Islamic State, I Will Resign
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared he would resign if it is proven that Turkey ever purchased oil from the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL), following claims by the Russian government that they have found proof of transactions.
China Vows ‘Enhanced Cooperation’ with Russia Against Terrorism
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced Monday his nation would work to take on a broader role in the international war against terrorism, promising Russian President Vladimir Putin China would be at his disposal to aid in anti-terror efforts. Russia has deeply involved itself in the Syrian civil war on the side of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad.
World View: Putin’s Syria Intervention Hobbled by Weak Russian Economy
Contents: France demands that Russia target only ISIS in Syria; Putin’s Syria intervention hobbled by weak Russian economy
Expert: Israel Gains In Russian-Turkish New Cold War
According to Middle East expert and former Israeli government official, Turkey and Russia are have entered a new era of cold war. Israel, however, is likely to reap economic rewards from the broken ties between the two countries. “Currently, the
Migrants Stuck At Russia-Norway Border As Both States Reject Asylum
Norway last week changed their asylum rules so refugees who had previously resided in safe-state Russia would be sent back, but they aren’t wanted there either — leaving a large number of migrants stuck at the frozen Russia Norway Border crossing
Former Military Chief Rips Bush, Obama: Iraq War Helped Create Islamic State
Lt. General Michael Flynn, former head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, has been outspoken in his criticism of the Obama administration’s handling of the Islamic State before, but his new interview in Der Spiegel contains some of his toughest words yet, and he offers stern criticism of the Bush administration as well.
Russia Blacklists George Soros Foundations for ‘Endangering National Security’
The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has listed George Soros’ non-governmental organizations (NGOs) Open Society Foundation and the Open Society Institute’s Assistance Foundation as “undesirable organizations.”
PHOTOS: Russians Burn Turkish President Erdogan in Effigy
Protests against the Turkish government in Russia following the downing of a Russian jet on the Turkey/Syria border have intensified. Last week, Russians burned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in effigy before a Turkish embassy in Crimea.
Obama Urges Putin to ‘Decrease Tensions’ with Turkey at Paris Meeting
President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin met privately in Paris where both are attending a climate change summit.
Putin Enacts Economic Sanctions Against Turkey over Jet Attack
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued economic sanctions against Turkey in response to the downing of a Russian warplane on Nov. 24.
Vladimir Putin: U.S. Implicated in Turkish Jet Downing
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the U.S. of leaking the flight path of a downed Russian jet to Turkey, allowing the latter country to shoot it down.
Iran Sanctions Relief Will Break Russia’s Gas Monopoly
With sanctions about to be lifted, Iran unveiled a “new model” for a 25-year joint-venture oil and gas production contract on terms favorable to foreign companies in an effort to recruit $100 billion in foreign capital to break Russia’s natural gas monopoly in Europe.
Russians Target Turkmen in Syria, Angering Ankara
Russian planes have been bombing ethnic Turkmen in Syria, escalating tensions between Moscow and Ankara.
World View: Russia’s Military Buildup a Game-Changer in Syria
Contents: Russia’s military buildup makes Syria into a Russian no-fly zone; Russia ends food imports from many countries; Turkey’s Erdogan ‘saddened’ by downing of Russia’s warplane
Russia to Escalate Syria Offensive With Ground Troops, Arab Media Claim
TEL AVIV – News reports in the Arab world claim Russia is planning to escalate its military involvement in Syria by sending in ground troops and increasing airstrikes, according to translations provided by the Middle East Research Institute (MEMRI).
Defense Official: Russia Has History of Breaching Israeli Air Space
Russia has breached Israeli airspace more than once since it began intervening in Syria, a top Israeli defense official revealed Saturday.
Russian Officials Push for Economic Sanctions Against Turkey
The Russian government began steps to push through economic sanctions against Turkey for downing a warplane on Nov. 24.
Report: Russia Dropping Cluster Bombs over Civilian Areas in Syria
Russian bombers are dropping cluster munitions over Raqqa, Syria, the city known as the de facto capital of the Islamic State terror group, sources inside Syria confirmed to Breitbart News. Sources say Moscow is also indiscriminately targeting civilians neighborhoods populated by Sunni Muslims, killing innocent women and children in the process.
Vladimir Putin Claims West ‘Not Ready to Work’ with Russia in Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is willing to “cooperate” with the West in Syria against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) but does not believe the West is ready to work with their coalition.
China Enters Turkey-Russia Dispute Urging ‘Cooperation’
China joined other countries, including the United States, in urging steps to de-escalate the growing tensions about Turkey’s decision to shoot down a Russian warplane Tuesday, calling for the international community to work together in combating terrorism to avoid such incidents.
Russia Suspends Visa-Free Travel with Turkey
Another sign of growing tensions between Russia and Turkey was Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s announcement on Friday that visa-free travel between the two countries would end on January 1.
