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Syrian pro-regime forces gather on a road in Bir Qabaqib, more than 40 kilometers west of Deir Ezzor on Sept 4, 2017. PHOTO: AFP

Moscow Rejects ‘Contact Group’ on Syria

by Taha Abed alWahed | Sep 9, 2017 | Middle East

Moscow, Beirut- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stressed “the importance of spurring up the operation of all mechanisms on Syria to make them more efficient,” a position seen as a rejection of the French-initiated Contact Group on Syria. Lavrov, who...

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Russian Sukhoi Su-25 ground attack aircraft take off from the Hmeimim military base in Latakia province, Syria on March 16, 2016 (AFP Photo/Vadim Grishankin)

90,000 Russian Airstrikes Allowed Syria’s Regime to Quadruple its Territory

by Taha Abed alWahed | Aug 26, 2017 | Middle East

Moscow, Beirut – Col. Gen. Sergei Rudskoi of the Russian military’s General Staff said Friday that Russian fighter jets have carried out 90,000 airstrikes since Moscow’s direct military intervention in Syria in September 2015, allowing the Syrian...

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Russian Defense Minister listening to an explanation of the “cannon of hell” used by opponents in Aleppo (Ministry of Defense of Russia)

Hell Cannon, Spoils of Syria’s War Displayed in Russian Military Exhibit

by Taha Abed alWahed | Aug 25, 2017 | World

Moscow- The military display of spoils of war collected from Syrian armed factions at the military exhibit triggered Russia’s Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu’s interest. Made from local scraps and modest means, the ‘Hell Canon’ was a piece that caught the eye of...

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting in Sochi, Russia August 23, 2017. Sputnik/Alexei Nikolsky/Kremlin via REUTERS

Netanyahu Wants Putin to Curb Iran in Syria

by Taha Abed alWahed | Aug 24, 2017 | World

Moscow – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Wednesday against Iran’s activity in Syria. He stated that Iran’s presence is a threat to Israel, the Middle East, and the world as a whole. “The victory over ISIS is welcome. Iran’s entry is unwelcome, endangering...

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Officials pose for a photo after the final statement following the talks on Syrian peace in Astana, Kazakhstan, Tuesday, January 24, 2017. (AP)

Lack of Agreement on Idlib Delays ‘Astana 6’ Talks

by Taha Abed alWahed | Aug 23, 2017 | Middle East

Moscow – The next round of talks between Russia, Turkey and Iran on settling the Syrian civil conflict has been pushed back from late August to mid-September, Kazakh Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov said on Tuesday. Kazakhstan hosts the talks which have in...