Syrian Official Warns Israel: New S-300 Missile Defenses a Game Changer
BEIRUT — Israel should think carefully before attacking Syria again once it obtains the sophisticated S-300 defense system from Russia, a Damascus official said.
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Plane Downing Result of ‘Premeditated’ Actions by Israeli Pilots: Russia
MOSCOW – The Kremlin on Monday accused Israeli pilots of “premeditated actions” over the downing of a Russian plane in Syria last week, warning it will harm relations between the two countries.
Russia Says Will Send Newer S-300 Missile Systems to Syria
MOSCOW — Russia’s defense minister says Moscow will send more modern S-300 missile defense systems to Syria following last week’s downing of a Russian plane.
Chinese Troops Join Russia’s Biggest Military Exercise Since the Cold War
The Vostok 2018 military exercise in eastern Russia was already billed as Russia’s largest war game since 1981. China’s Defense Ministry announced on Thursday it will send 3,200 troops from the People’s Liberation Army to join over 100,000 Russians in exercises from September 11 to 15.
Israeli Defense Minister in Moscow to Discuss Iranian Presence in Syria
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman set off for Moscow on Wednesday night to meet with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu to discuss Iran’s growing military presence in Syria.
Russian Defense Minister on Official Visit to Israel
Sergei Shoigu will land in Israel on Monday for meetings with Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his first visit to the Jewish state since becoming Russia’s defense minister in 2012.
Turkey’s Erdogan, Russian Defense Minister Talk Syria as Trump Gears Up for Putin Meeting
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Russia defense minister, Sergei Shoigu, to Istanbul Sunday to discuss preparations for Syrian civil war “peace talks” also involving Iran and Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad.
Russian, Syrian Planes Halting Airstrikes on Aleppo
Russia has announced that Russian and Syrian warplanes are halting airstrikes on the besieged city of Aleppo.
U.S.-Backed Forces Advance Against Islamic State in Syria
U.S.-backed Syrian forces edged closer to an Islamic State stronghold on the border with Turkey on Saturday while Russia’s defense minister visited President Bashar al Assad to discuss military operations.
Russia Announces Closer Military Cooperation with Iran in Syria
The Russian government has promised to increase military cooperation with Iran as both countries continue to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
U.S.: Russia to Violate United Nations Embargo with Sale of Weapons to Iran
The U.S. State Department has asserted that any Russian arms sales to Iran without approval from the Security Council would violate the United Nations arms embargo.
Russia Seeks Helicopter Sales to Iran Following Sanctions Repeal
Russian officials are seeking to sell Iran military helicopters following the end of decades-long sanctions on the Islamic regime.
Vladimir Putin: ‘I Hope’ Russia Will Not Need Nuclear Weapons in Syria
During a meeting with his defense minister, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he “hoped” Russia does not need to use nuclear warheads against terrorists.
