Contents tagged with Syrian Conflict
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Russian Defense Ministry: Russia and Syria haven't bombed Aleppo for a week
The Russian and Syrian Air Forces have completely stopped flights over Aleppo during the last seven days, stated the official representative of the Russian Defense Ministry, Igor Konashenkov, on Tuesday, October 25. “Aircraft do not approach the city and do not attack,” Konashenkov said. According to the colonel, six humanitarian corridors continue to work for civilians on a round-the-clock basis; points providing hot meals and first aid are open.
A representative from the Defense Ministry …
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Steinmeier: Russia wants to participate in world politics on equal terms with the U.S.
Russia’s politics in the world arena can be explained by their desire to compete with the United States and defend its spheres of influence. This was the view expressed by German Minister for Foreign Affairs Frank-Walter Steinmeier in an interview with Märkische Allgemeine Zeitung.
“In Russia’s actions I see a willingness to participate in world politics on equal terms with the United States and an attempt to defend and expand its spheres of influence,” he said. Also according to Steinmeier, “ …
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Turkish Foreign Minister: Turkey and Russia exchange military intelligence on Syria
According to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, the Turkish and Russian militaries maintain an open line of communication and exchange intelligence information regarding Syria, TASS reported.
During an interview with Turkey’s 24 Canali TV, Çavuşoğlu stressed that such "cooperation is beneficial."
"We say that in the context of the Euphrates Shield Operation, we cooperate with all parties fighting against the Islamic State. Now that relations with Russia have normalized, we have an …
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Russia Deputy FM: The question of extending humanitarian pause in Aleppo is not relevant
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that the question of extending the humanitarian pause in Aleppo is not relevant.
“For us to come back to it, it is necessary that our opponents ensure the adequate behavior of the non-government military formations. The scenario that was expected during these three days didn’t happen. That is why the question of extension of the humanitarian pause is not relevant,” Ryabkov stated, as reported by Russia's TASS news agency.
Last week, the …
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Peskov: Russian aircraft carrier deployed to Syria may be used for more than protecting our bases
Our modern military equipment allows us to control the airspace over Syria even without the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier, the ship has other tasks. This was stated by the Press Secretary of the Russian President, Dmitry Peskov, in his interview to Russian “Saturday News” TV show.
“I do not think that we have to chase someone there, that someone can carry out a strike,” he said while answering a question about the purpose of deployment of the aircraft carrier to Syria “This is because …
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The Presidents of Finland and Estonia don’t exclude imposing new sanctions against Russia
During a press conference in Helsinki, the Presidents of Finland and Estonia, Sauli Niinistö and Kersti Kaljulaid, stated they have not excluded imposing additional sanctions against Russia due to its actions in Syria, reported Postimees news agency. According to the President of Estonia, Kersti Kaljulaid, who is in Finland on a State visit, what is happening in Syria is the largest humanitarian disaster of our time.
Kaljulaid noted that, according to the international community, if sanctions …
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The President of the European Parliament: Russia violates international law
Speaking at the EU summit in Brussels, the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, accused Russia of violating all principles of international law by bombing the city of Aleppo in tandem with the Syrian government. The President of the European Parliament stated that Russia maintains a painful status quo in Syria as well as in Ukraine.
“Russia is a country that poses a threat to the architecture of world security and established principles of international law,” Schulz stated, as …
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Three Russian officers were injured during attack in Aleppo
As a result of shots fired by militants at the humanitarian corridors in Aleppo, three officers from the Russian Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria were slightly injured.
This was reported by RIA Novosti.
According to the report, the Russian servicemen were delivered to Russian military airbase Hmeymim to get medical care. Their lives are not in danger.
A “humanitarian pause” is in effect in Aleppo from 8:00am on October 20. In total, there are two corridors for militants …
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NATO is concerned about the large-scale deployment of Russian ships
Russia conducted the biggest deployment of its ships since the Cold War. According to Reuters, this was stated by a high-ranking source in NATO.
Reuters reported that the Alliance believes that the Russian ships near the coast of Norway are being used to transport aircraft that will participate in the battle for the Syrian city of Aleppo. According to Reuter's source, “Russians are deploying all the ships of the Northern Fleet, and most of the ships of the Baltic Fleet”.
In the NATO …
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Russian MoD: Belgian jets bombed Aleppo
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that the village of Hassajek in the Syrian province of Aleppo was attacked by fighter jets from the Belgian Air Force.
"According to information obtained from the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Warring Parties from the local Council of the city of Afrin, on the 18th of October, 2016 at about 3 a.m., an airstrike was conducted on the village of Hassajek in the Aleppo province. The bombing destroyed two houses, killing six people and wounding …