Russia
Iraq says Russia, Iran, Syria cooperating on security issues in Baghdad
Middle East
September 27, 2015
Iraq says Russia, Iran, Syria cooperating on security issues in Baghdad
Iraq said on Saturday that its military officials were engaged in intelligence and security cooperation in Baghdad with Russia, Iran…
Ukraine and West condemn rebel ban on foreign aid groups
World
September 26, 2015
Ukraine and West condemn rebel ban on foreign aid groups
Ukraine and some of its Western allies condemned on Friday a decision by pro-Russian separatists to ban most foreign aid…
Islam plays important role in Russia, says Putin
World
September 24, 2015
Islam plays important role in Russia, says Putin
Islam plays an important role in Russia, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday.Speaking at the reopening of Moscow Central Mosque alongside…
UPDATE 2: France, Egypt agree 950 mln euro Mistral warship deal
Egypt
September 23, 2015
UPDATE 2: France, Egypt agree 950 mln euro Mistral warship deal
France has agreed to sell two Mistral helicopter carriers to Egypt for 950 million euros ($1.06 billion) after their sale…
Russia deploys 28 fighter jets to Syria: US officials
Middle East
September 22, 2015
Russia deploys 28 fighter jets to Syria: US officials
Russia has deployed 28 combat planes in Syria, US officials said Monday, confirming the latest move in Moscow's increasing military…
U.S. sees military talks with Russia on Syria as important next step: Kerry
World
September 18, 2015
U.S. sees military talks with Russia on Syria as important next step: Kerry
U.S. President Barack Obama believes that holding military talks with Russia on Syria is an important next step and hopes…
Exclusive: Syrian army starts using new weapons from Russia – military source
Middle East
September 17, 2015
Exclusive: Syrian army starts using new weapons from Russia – military source
The Syrian military has recently started using new types of air and ground weapons supplied by Russia, a Syrian military…
US urges ‘engagement’ by Russia against Islamic State group
Middle East
September 16, 2015
US urges ‘engagement’ by Russia against Islamic State group
The White House said on Tuesday the United States would like to see Russia engage constructively with the international coalition…
Russia positioning tanks at Syria airfield, US officials say
Middle East
September 15, 2015
Russia positioning tanks at Syria airfield, US officials say
Russia has positioned about half a dozen tanks at an airfield at the centre of a military build-up in Syria,…
Germany’s Merkel sees need to cooperate with Russia on Syria
Middle East
September 13, 2015
Germany’s Merkel sees need to cooperate with Russia on Syria
Germany and other western European powers need to work with Russia as well as the United States to solve the…