Russia vetoed a French and Spanish resolution to end bombing of Aleppo at the UN Security Council, then tabled a counter-resolution that failed to pass as Western countries and allies voted against it.
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The Russian Hawk, The American Dove? A Crazy Week In The Rhetorical And Physical Airspace Above Syria
Heavy fighting continues near Aleppo, but the biggest battles today may be the rhetorical ones — live updates
Western-Backed Rebels Killed By Islamic State Terrorist Attack And Russian Air Campaign
Western-backed rebels suffer setbacks from both Islamic State terrorists and Russian airstrikes.
‘The Dirty Deeds of the Pentagon in Syria’: An Example of Russian Propaganda
An article appeared in the Russian Federal News Service (FAN) titled “The Dirty Deeds of the Pentagon in Syria: How the USA’s Friendship with IS Turned into an Explosion in New York” claiming the New Jersey and New York bombings earlier this month were “payback” for the US mistaken bombing of the Syrian military. An examination of the times of both events prove they are unrelated.
While UN Delivers Aid To Regime-Held Territory, Russia Rains Fire On Aleppo
Heavy casualties are reported in Aleppo and Idlib.
Russia Denies Air Strikes On Aid Convoy Even Took Place, Claims Trucks Were Not Monitored
Around twenty civilians and a Syrian Red Crescent director were killed in the attack west of Aleppo.
UN Aid Convoy Hit By Airstrike, Head Of Syrian Red Crescent Killed; Drone Footage Shows Convoy Before Attack
Not only has the head of the Syrian Red Crescent been killed by an airstrike, but Russian military drone footage shows his convoy before the attack
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek Says Forces Will Likely Push To Al-Bab
But protesting FSA fighters have pushed US special forces troops out of al-Rai
Russia And US Fail To Reach Syria Deal As Bombs Kill Dozens In Regime And YPG-Held Areas
Meanwhile regime-allied forces have retaken a strategically important artillery base in Aleppo, threatening a renewed siege.