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Destruction in Syria. (AFP)

Russia Concerned over ‘Syrian Violations’

by Ibrahim Hamidi | Oct 2, 2017 | Middle East

London – Russia is concerned over “violations” in Syria after last week’s two “dangerous incidents” when a senior Russian official was assassinated in Deir al-Zour and 28 soldiers were besieged between north Hama and north Idlib. Moscow is seeking to “avenge” those...

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Residents inspect a site damaged by an airstrike in Hafsarja, in the insurgent stronghold of Idlib province, Syria May 9, 2016. REUTERS/Ammar Abdullah

Syrian Regime, Russia Stop Raids on Idlib

by Youssef Diab | Oct 1, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut– After 11 consecutive days of heavy raids, Russian and Syrian regime forces stopped their air strikes over Idlib governorate which began to enjoy some calmness since Friday-Saturday midnight. Experts believe that the raids had stopped following several...

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Syrians escape battles in Deir el-Zor and head towards Raqqa suburbs, AFP

Syria: Multiple Russian Airstrikes Pave Way to Idlib Battles

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 30, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut- Massive escalation in Russian air strikes against the Idlib province in northwest Syria was registered on Friday. Strikes were far-reaching and touched on border areas with Turkey, amid expectations that the raids pave the way for an imminent military...

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This file photo taken on October 10, 2016 shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) talking with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during the opening ceremony of the 23rd World Energy Congress in Istanbul, Turkey. KAYHAN OZER / TURKISH PRESIDENTIAL PRESS OFFICE / AFP

Putin, Erdogan Discuss Idlib De-escalation Zone

by Said Abdel-Razek, Kamal Shikho | Sep 29, 2017 | Middle East

Ankara, Qamishli- The topic of the “Idlib ceasefire” dominated on Thursday talks held between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Ankara. Informed sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that Erdogan and Putin discussed “an...

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A video image of an explosion after air strikes carried out by Russian warplanes in the Syrian province of Idlib (AFP Photo)

France Condemns Raids by Syrian Regime, Russia on Civilians

by Taha Abdul Wahed and Asharq Al Awsat | Sep 29, 2017 | Middle East

France on Thursday condemned bombings by Syrian regime forces and its ally Russia against civilian populations in Idlib and Hama province that have left scores of casualties, and called on Russia to stop them. “These acts violate international humanitarian...