Contents tagged with Syrian Conflict
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Media: Russian serviceman was killed during Russia's first day of operations in Syria last year
A Russian serviceman was killed in Syria on the first day of the Russian Aerospace Forces’ mission in Syria, which officially started on 30 September 2015, Radio Svoboda reports.
The date of 29-year-old Sergeant Edward Sokurov’s death was published on Friday on the official website of the Administration of Nalchik City, when he was awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor. This note was later removed, but it was after RIA Novosti cited it.
The text stated that Sokurov was an intelligence agent in …
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Poland and Britain called for tougher sanctions against Russia
During the EU summit, the possibility of strengthening the sanctions against the Russian Federation was discussed, according to the Prime Minister of Poland, Beata Szydło.
"The first initiative came from the British Prime minister Theresa May. She offered to discuss the possibility of imposing new sanctions related to the events in Syria. This initiative has long been discussed but has not found enough support. But I am sure that we will return to this issue," the Polish Prime Minister said. …
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The White House blamed Assad and Russia for atrocities in Aleppo
The US administration called the aggravation of the situation in Aleppo an atrocity, blaming President Bashar al-Assad and the countries supporting him. The White House demanded an immediate ceasefire to allow civilians to get access to humanitarian help.
As Urkinform reported, the White House Press Secretary, Josh Earnest, said at a press conference on Wednesday that, "I think Assad's regime has demonstrated that they have crossed all lines to achieve their goals. And this obviously involves …
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US commander of forces fighting ISIS: Weapons captured by terrorists in Palmyra pose a threat
Weapons captured in Palmyra by militants of the so-called Islamic State pose a threat to the military coalition led by the United States. This, as reported by the BBC, was said by the US Army Lieutenant General Stephen Townsend, commander of the forces of the international coalition against the so-called Islamic State.
According to Townsend, the militants, when capturing Palmyra, allegedly seized armored vehicles and air defense systems.
He added that there is information that indicates these …
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Russian Consulate General in Istanbul was taken under heavy guard because of anti-Russian rallies
The Russian Consulate General in Istanbul was taken under heavy guard due to anti-Russian protests in front of the embassy, as reported by Russia's TASS news agency on December 13th.
"Over the past twenty-four hours, three protests in connection with the situation in Aleppo were held in front of the Consulate General of Russia in Istanbul. Up to 250 people participated in the largest gathering. Police officers cordoned our Consulate General during and after these events," Sergey Losev, the …
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British Defense Minister called Russia a strategic competitor of the West
The British Secretary of State for Defense, Michael Fallon, is ready to work with Moscow to achieve a settlement on the situation in Syria. However, he considers Russia a strategic competitor of the West.
"I'm ready to work with the new Secretary of Defense [of the US], James Mattis, to de-escalate tensions with Moscow; and as I said, to continue to work with Russia on how we reach a settlement in Syria," he said in an interview with the British BBC.
"At the same time, Russia cannot be …
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Media: US and Russia propose creating corridor for militants to leave Aleppo
On Sunday, December 11th, a proposal was sent to militants in Aleppo to open a special corridor for those wishing to leave the city, Reuters reported, citing sources in Aleppo. The corridor would ensure a safe passage out of Aleppo for militants as well as members of their families and other civilians.
According to a copy of the proposal, the plan will be implemented within the next 48 hours; UN representatives will be involved to facilitate and oversee the passage.
Militants are allowed to …
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Kremlin: US cancellation of arms embargo in Syria can lead to weapons 'falling into terrorists' hands'
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that US President Barack Obama’s cancellation of the embargo on the supply of arms, ammunition, and military equipment to allies in Syria can lead to "different kinds of weapons falling into the terrorists’ hands", RBC reports.
According to the Kremlin's representative, "this decision could have a dangerous outcome."
"We need to understand, very carefully, the main goal, intentions, and details of that decision. The worst possible outcome of lifting such …
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Turkey sends 300 more troops to Syria
According to the Anadolu news agency, 300 Turkish commandos were deployed to Syria to join Operation Euphrates Shield which aims to drive members of the so-called Islamic State and Kurdish forces out of northern Syria.
All of them, as noted by the news agency, are servicemen of the 11th Brigade of the Turkish Land Forces, which is based in the Denizli Province.
The military, according to the agency, has already arrived at the Syrian-Turkish border.
The Turkish Military’s Operation, Euphrates …
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British MI6 chief criticized Russia's actions in Syria
The Chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), Alex Younger, sharply criticized Russia's actions in Syria, stating that Russia actually impedes the completion of the civil war in Syria, and thus creates an unprecedented threat of terrorist attacks in Britain and its allied states.
"As I am saying this, the well-organized structures of the Islamic State involved in the preparation of attacks abroad, are planning violent actions against the United Kingdom and our allies, without the …
