Syrian rebels reject cooperation with Russia, demand end of bombing Free Syrian Army (FSA) rebels have rebuffed cooperation with Russia against the “Islamic State” and holding elections. Their response came after Russia suggested it could work with the...
US and Russia to hold new talks on air safety over Syria Despite Russia’s failure to respond to earlier safety recommendations, new military-to-military talks could happen this weekend. Washington and Moscow have agreed on the need to ensure safe air operations...
US, Turkey: Most Russian strikes do not target ‘IS,’ al Qaeda in Syria The US and Turkey have said that Russian strikes in Syria have mainly targeted moderate rebel groups, not “Islamic State” fighters. Meanwhile, the Syrian regime launched its...
Iran troops said to join Syria ground war as Russia airstrikes hit rebel positions There are reports of Iranian troops arriving in Syria to join Hezbollah fighters in a major ground offensive in support of President Bashar al-Assad’s government. Russia has...
