Contents tagged with Syria
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German politician warns of the danger of a conflict between Russia and the United States
The Coordinator for Intersocietal Cooperation with Russia, Central Asia and the Eastern Partnership Countries, Gernot Erler, warned the United States and Russia against a possible military confrontation in Syria. "We are seeing a profound alienation between Russia and the West, and it is becoming more dangerous," the German politician said on Sunday, October 16, 2016 on the Berlin Direkt program on the socio-legal TV channel ZDF.
As Erler said, there are serious discussions being carried out …
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Putin hopes to improve relations with the United States after the presidential election
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he hopes US-Russian relations will improve after the US presidential election.
“I hope that when this debate and this difficult period in the political life of the United States end, I hope that there will be chances to restore the relations of Russia and the United States," Putin said after the BRICS summit on Sunday, October 16.
Putin also suggested that the United States is using the “tried and tested scheme” of diverting voters’ attention …
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Russia's sole aircraft carrier deployed to Syria
The heavy aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, which is a part of the Northern fleet, has sailed to the Mediterranean Sea. Its participation in Russian operations in Syria from October this year to January 2017 was announced last July.
According to Interfax news agency, the aircraft carrier is escorted by MiG-29KR and MiG-29KUBR multi-purpose fighter jets, as well as the newer Su-33 aircraft. Ka-52K Katran helicopters, the naval version of the Ka-52 Alligator, were also prepared for the Admiral …
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Putin signs decree authorizing deployment of Russian Air Force to Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree specifying which aviation units of the Russian Armed Forces will be deployed in Syria. The corresponding document was published on the Kremlin's website on October 14th.The document ratifies an agreement signed by Russia and Syria in Damascus on August 26, 2015. The agreement is in effect for an indefinite period and is applied provisionally from the date the agreement was signed. According to the document, the aviation groups are located in …
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Syrian rebel group claims to have killed six Russian officers
The ‘Faylaq al-Sham’ group announced the deaths of six Russian officers as well as several Iranian and Syrian military in the province of Hama in Syria. This was reported by the SITE intelligence group, which monitors Islamist activity.
According to representatives of the rebel group, they have "watched and followed" the killed servicemen for more than three months.
However, the Russian Defense Ministry has denied the information about the deaths of six Russian soldiers in Syria, Interfax …
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EU considers expanding sanctions against Russia
The European Union continues to discuss tightening of sanctions against Russia due to its actions in Syria although the EU countries have not reached a common position yet, Radio Poland reports. Ideas regarding tightening of the diplomatic sanctions against Russia emerged in discussions, particularly regarding the extension of a “black list” of people who would be prohibited from entering the EU and have their European financial assets frozen.
In particular, this is the view of Germany and …
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State Border Guard Service of Ukraine: Russia sent 600 Donbas fighters to Syria
Over 600 soldiers have returned to Russia from the occupied territories of the Donbas and will be deployed to Syria. According to 112 Ukraine news channel, this was stated by the assistant to the Chairman of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, Oleh Slobodian.
“The process for selecting volunteers from occupied territories to participate in the Syrian conflict continues. A few days ago, several organized groups of these so-called volunteers, consisting of more than 600 people, arrived in …
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Media: Several EU countries are considering extending sanctions on Russia over Syria
Several EU countries including Britain, France, and Germany, are exploring the possibility of imposing sanctions against Russia due to the situation in the Syrian city of Aleppo, as reported by the Financial Times, citing a high-ranking diplomat in the EU.
As Reuters notes, citing French and British diplomats, the possibility of adding up to 12 names to the ‘Syrian sanctions list’ is being considered. However, for these measures to be adopted, they must be approved by all 28 countries of the …
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'Main part' of Syria is protected by Russian S-300 and S-400 systems
The main area of Syria is protected by a battery consisting of the S-300 in Tartus and the S-400 Triumph air defense systems in the Hmeymim base. This was announced by the head of the Council of the Federation Committee on Defense and Security, Viktor Ozerov.
“I believe that the main part of Syria is covered. This is protection not only for the Russian contingent, but also for the Syrian forces,” Interfax quoted Ozerov as saying.
The Russian Defense Ministry had previously said that Russia …
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Syrian military air defense to be strengthened with Russian anti-aircraft systems
Russia is taking steps to strengthen the Syrian army’s air defense, reported Izvestia newspaper, citing a well-informed source in diplomatic circles. Russian authorities are considering the possibility of sending a batch of Pantsir surface-to-air systems to Syria.
The deal was made several years ago but was only partially implemented because of financial reasons. It was decided to send the remaining Pantsirs to Damascus without demanding immediate payment for delivery.
The surveyed experts …