Syria

"Russia, separatists must lay down arms and stop bullying Ukraine," - Obama Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Aug. 2, United States President Barack Obama reaffirmed his support for Ukraine. 03.08.16 09:52 60 590 176 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Toxic gas dropped on Syrian town where Russian Mi-8 was downed yesterday, - Reuters Tuesday night at Saraqeb city in Syria, next to where Russian Mi-8 was shot down on Aug. 1, containers of toxic gas were dropped Tuesday night. More than 30 people suffered from the attack. 02.08.16 14:36 79 881 246 Previously in trend: War in Syria

"57-mm rockets are considered humanitarian aid in Russia": journalist reveals 'humanitarian assistance' from Russian helicopter downed in Syria. PHOTOS German journalist Björn Stritzel published pictures of 57-mm missiles carried by the Russian "logistic support Mi-8 helicopter" downed in Syria. 01.08.16 21:20 235 413 389 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russian Mi-8 helicopter shot from ground, entire crew died, - Putin's Spokesperson Peskov All persons on board of the Mi-8 helicopter, shot down in Syria, died. 01.08.16 15:09 127 909 354 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Kerry urged acceleration of negotiations on implementation of the Minsk agreements at meeting with Putin, - U.S. Department of State Yesterday, July 14, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. 15.07.16 09:39 14 578 81 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine

Kerry's offer to coordinate actions in Syria with Russia stirs objection within administration, - The Washington Post The Obama administration’s offer to coordinate air attacks in Syria with Russia has opened a deepening rift between senior national security officials who insist it could quiet Syria’s civil carnage and further larger counterterrorism goals, and those who consider it a counterproductive sellout to the Kremlin. 13.07.16 16:09 15 581 35 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Military helicopter with Russian pilots on board crashed in Syria. VIDEO A video recording the crash of Syrian Mi-25 combat helicopter controlled by Russian military instructor pilots Ryafagat Khabibulin and Yevgeny Dolgin has been posted online. 10.07.16 12:13 223 491 511 Incidents

Obama, Putin fail to agree on new partnership in Syria, - Reuters U.S. President Barack Obama and President Vladimir Putin of Russia reached no agreement on a new co-operation in Syria in a telephone conversation they held on Wednesday. 07.07.16 23:57 39 166 111 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia dropped thermobaric bomb on Syria, deemed most powerful apart from nuclear weapon, - The Times. PHOTO "Russia is breaching international conventions by dropping incendiaries similar to white phosphorus on to residential neighbourhoods in the Syrian city of Aleppo in what is thought to be the prelude to a ground assault to retake the city from rebel forces." 23.06.16 16:50 218 237 231 Photo News

Number of Russian military killed in Syria exceeds official data, - The Daily Beast "Since Russia began its bombing campaign in Syria on Sept. 30, 2015, at least 12 Russian soldiers have been confirmed by the Russia Defense Ministry as killed, but independent journalists and bloggers have documented several more deaths and discovered reports of dozens more killed but not acknowledged by the government." 23.06.16 13:30 21 055 69 Previously in trend: War

Russian air power drops flame bombs on Syrian city, covers it in flames. VIDEO Video footage of Russian air power assault in the north of Syrian city of Aleppo has been uploaded on the Internet. 22.06.16 11:25 98 102 174 Previously in trend: War in Syria

‘Brothers-in Arms’: Russia to create patriotic camp for children of “law enforcers” eliminated in Donbas and Syria A patriotic summer camp designed to host children from Russia, Syria, and Ukraine’s east starts operating in the Vladimir region of the Russian Federation. 16.06.16 11:42 14 716 106 Incidents

Russia dropped phosphorous, cluster bombs on Syria's residential areas, - Turkish media. VIDEO Bombers of the Russian Aerospace Defense Forces dropped phosphorous and cluster bombs on the populated areas of the opposition-held Syrian provinces of Idlib and Aleppo. 09.06.16 09:24 138 246 493 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia's TOS-1A flamethrower destroyed in Syria, - powerful ammo detonation. VIDEO Russia uses TOS-1A "Solntsepek" heavy flamethrower systems in the military conflict in Syria. One of them has been recently destroyed in the vicinity of Aleppo. 07.06.16 11:52 282 302 456 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Volunteers unveil personal data of 58 Russian officers involved in airstrikes in Syria. PHOTOS For over 6 months, the international volunteer community InformNapalm has been painstakingly collecting bits of information on war criminals – pilots and navigators of the Russian air grouping in Syria. 30.05.16 11:05 79 873 122 Previously in trend: Russian killer pilots in Syria

Russia's MoD lies again: evidence of destroyed Russian helicopters found. PHOTOS New evidence of a May 14 attack on the T4 airbase in Syria, which destroyed Russian helicopters and other military equipment, has been released. 27.05.16 17:03 175 444 144 Photo News

IS propagandists spread rumors. All helicopters in place, no losses reported, - Russia's MoD denies destruction of Syrian airbase Russia's Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov has commented on Stratfor's report about the destruction of Russian airbase in Syria by Daesh jihadists. 24.05.16 17:54 48 398 168 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Four Russian helicopters and 20 trucks destroyed, fighter jet damaged in IS attack on airbase in Syria, - BBC. PHOTOS New satellite imagery appears to reveal extensive damage to a strategically significant airbase in central Syria used by Russian forces after an attack by so-called Islamic State (IS). 24.05.16 16:40 328 380 721 Previously in trend: Russian killer pilots in Syria

Elizabeth II calls settlement of conflict in Donbas one of UK's priorities Queen Elizabeth II in her throne speech said the resolution of Ukraine's conflict, support of international efforts to establish peace in Syria, as well as fight against the terrorist group Islamic State were among the main foreign policy priorities of the UK for the year. 18.05.16 17:35 10 279 27 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russian T-90 destroyed in Syria with American TOW-2 missile. VIDEO A video has been released on the Internet in which a fighter of the Free Syrian Army hits a T-90 battle tank with TOW-2 anti-tank guided missile. 11.05.16 13:13 305 445 336 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russia blocks Ukraine's UN Security Council draft statement about air strikes on refugee camps in Syria The Russian delegation to the UN blocked at the last minute on Friday the adoption of Security Council draft statement to the press about attacks on refugee camps in the north of Syria. 07.05.16 11:00 60 510 229 World

US Secretary of State John Kerry battles to save truce in Syria Nearly 30 air strikes hit rebel-held areas of Aleppo on Saturday as a temporary "calm" declared by Syria's military took effect around Damascus and in the north-west. 01.05.16 17:20 4 258 41 Incidents

Putin is liar: Russia has sent even more troops to Syria, - The Daily Signal Russian President Vladimir Putin's intentions to withdraw troops from Syria were smoke and mirrors, while Russia has been rolling in even more troops and equipment. 28.04.16 22:40 39 953 161 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Eight fighters from detained GRU officer Yerofeyev's group perform combat missions in Syria, - Skibitskyi. LIST MoD Intelligence reports eight out of 14 Russian servicemen from the sabotage and reconnaissance group of Yevgeny Yerofeyev, Russian GRU captain detained in the Donbas, are currently performing combat missions in Syria. 01.04.16 18:05 19 522 34 Previously in trend: War in Syria Captured Russian special forces operatives

Occupation of Crimea and war in Syria - elements of Putin's broader expansionist plans, - USA Today Russia plans to keep its military bases and troops in Syria for retaining political influence in the Mediterranean region. 31.03.16 17:30 32 474 45 Previously in trend: War in Syria Occupation of Crimea

US-led coalition forces eliminate ISIS' second-in-command, - NBC News ISIS' second in command, Haji Imam, was killed during a raid this month. 25.03.16 17:21 8 537 43 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Kerry says talks with Lavrov on Ukraine and Syria 'productive' U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says his talks with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, on the Syria and Ukraine crises have been "productive." 24.03.16 15:40 29 971 58 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine

Syrian insurgents destroyed Russian commando near Palmyra. VIDEO Syrian rebels have destroyed a Russian Spetsnaz fighter near Palmyra. Attention! Video is not recommended for people with unstable mentality! 18.03.16 18:05 285 130 541 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Interpol-wanted terrorist detained in Vinnytsia, - SBU. PHOTO The Ukrainian Security Service has detained a foreigner - member of Al-Nusra Front international terrorist organization, who participated in hostilities in Syria during 2012-2014. 16.03.16 14:28 31 349 33 Incidents

Russians continue airstrikes in Syria. Large-scale withdrawal not on agenda, - Pentagon Russian warplanes actually leave Syria, while a large-scale withdrawal of forces is out of question so far. 16.03.16 12:40 14 155 46 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Ukraine’s representative to UN hopes Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine after Syria Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations Volodymyr Yelchenko hopes that after making decision to withdraw Russian troops from Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin will also withdraw them from Ukraine. 15.03.16 18:14 12 764 65 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Russian killer pilots in Syria

"I fear that a bloody spring is coming again to Ukraine,” - McCain on Russian troops withdrawal from Syria U.S. Senator John McCain believes that Russia will turn its resource and attention elsewhere after withdrawal of its forces from Syria. In turn, this may lead to resumption of active hostilities in eastern Ukraine. 15.03.16 16:58 238 646 460 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Putin orders troops' withdrawal from Syria President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Monday ordered the withdrawal of the “main part” of Russian forces in Syria. 14.03.16 21:58 459 294 1 624 Previously in trend: War in Syria

No plan B for Syria, - UN special envoy UN special envoy Staffan de Mistura believes that there is no plan B if the peace negotiations on Syria fail. Geneva talks are the only solution. 13.03.16 10:59 9 938 57 World

Syrian militiamen destroyed the most advanced Russian T-90 tank. VIDEO The video of Russian T-90 tank being destroyed by Syrian militiamen was published online. 27.02.16 10:53 224 978 784 World

Russia continues violating Turkish airspace, President Erdogan says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Russia of continuing to violate Turkish airspace, three months after Turkey shot down a Russian warplane near the Syrian border. 24.02.16 16:46 19 953 47 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia and US agree to cease fire in Syria on Feb. 27, - Reuters The U.S.-Russia plan to end the fighting in Syria is agreed and will take effect on Feb. 27. 22.02.16 20:34 5 492 33 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Obama to Erdogan: US determined to back Turkey's national security and its right of self-defense Turkish president and his American counterpart spoke over the phone for over an hour to discuss a host of issues, including Wednesday’s Ankara bombing and the ongoing Syrian crisis 19.02.16 23:48 45 979 283 Previously in trend: War in Syria

French President warns of risk of war between Turkey and Russia over Syria, - Reuters President of France warned that there was a risk of war between Turkey and Russia over Syria, adding that Moscow should stop backing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. 19.02.16 23:29 66 328 352 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Obama says Syria 'not a contest between me and Putin' US President Barack Obama insisted Tuesday that Russia had made a strategic error in propping up Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad, but said the conflict was not about him and Vladimir Putin. 17.02.16 09:24 44 367 213 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Crews of Russian aircraft involved in attacks on civilian population in Syria. INFOGRAPHICS InformNapalm OSINT volunteer group has released a summarized report about Russian pilots and navigators who may be involved in killing more than 1,380 civilians (including 322 children) since Russia launched its air campaign in Syria. 15.02.16 16:05 53 109 81 Previously in trend: Russian killer pilots in Syria

Obama urges Russia to stop bombing 'moderate' Syria rebels U.S. President Barack Obama urged Russia on Sunday to stop bombing "moderate" rebels in Syria in support of its ally President Bashar al-Assad, a campaign seen in the West as a major obstacle to latest efforts to end the war. 15.02.16 11:33 36 759 265 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia offers cease-fire proposal for Syria, - Voice of America Russia says it is ready to discuss a cease-fire in Syria as foreign ministers gather in Munich, Germany to seek an end to a bloody civil war that has devastated the Arab country. 11.02.16 16:26 18 371 92 Previously in trend: War

Merkel 'outraged' over Syrian offensive and Russian airstrikes German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed outrage over Russian-backed attacks in Syria as a government offensive drives thousands of civilians to the Turkish border, exacerbating the already critical refugee crisis Merkel is struggling to resolve. 08.02.16 17:04 69 103 157 Previously in trend: War in Syria

“What are you doing in Syria? You’re essentially occupier,” - Erdogan addresses Putin President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan called Russian President Vladimir Putin occupier and said his country shouldn’t repeat in Syria the same mistake it made when it turned down a U.S. request to join the coalition that toppled Saddam Hussein. 08.02.16 10:08 115 828 483 Previously in trend: War in Syria

UN Secretary-General blames Russia for collapse of Syria talks Russia is responsible for the collapse of talks on Syria in Geneva. 06.02.16 16:26 15 596 135 Previously in trend: Russian killer pilots in Syria

Putin frustrated by pace of Syrian campaign, - Reuters Vladimir Putin thinks Russian air strikes in Syria have helped turn the war's tide but the pace of the Syrian army's advance has frustrated him. If Aleppo falls, he could get the military and symbolic prize he has been craving. 05.02.16 21:38 98 345 322 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Kerry says Russia's Lavrov agrees need to discuss Syrian cease-fire U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov had agreed on the need to discuss how to implement a ceasefire in Syria during a call between the two men on Thursday. 04.02.16 12:35 5 897 33 Previously in trend: War in Syria