As the world once again is focused on ISIS in the wake of Friday’s terrorist attack in Paris, and as the G20 meets to discuss, among other things, global security, many are reexamining the situation in Syria and Russia’s role in the war on terror. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can […]
Russia denies claims that S-400 surface-to-air missiles have been deployed to the Hmeemeem airbase in Latakia, but photos do show a radar associated with the missile system. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Putin to Travel to Iran November 23 for Summit with Rouhani; Moscow Grants Tehran $7.1 […]
The Syrian regime has won its first victory since Russian airstrikes were launched in Syria. Is Russia about to escalate its direct involvement on the ground? The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. New Pictures Suggest Russia Has Deployed T-90 Tanks And S-400 Missiles In Latakia 2015-11-12 22:25:30 Earlier […]
There are reports that Israel has conducted an airstrike at the Damascus airport. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Reports of an Israeli Airstrike in Damascus 2015-11-11 19:36:59 Israel has reportedly conducted an airstrike on an unknown target at the Damascus airport. The Jerusalem Post has the following […]
Syrian rebels are continuing to push back regime forces in the Hama province. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Rebels Continue To Advance In Hama Province 2015-11-06 15:54:20 Rebel fighters have continued to make gains in the north of the Hama province following the seizure of Morek on […]
Syrian rebels have retaken the town of Morek in the Hama province. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. NATO Commander Says Russia Is Not A Partner, Russia Is A Threat 2015-11-05 19:41:14 We’ve known a simple fact since the start of Russia’s air campaign in Syria — bombing […]
What does Russia hope to accomplish in its diplomatic maneuvering on Syria? The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. What Russia Seeks To Accomplish With Syrian ‘Peace’ Talks 2015-11-04 14:49:49 Last week, a group of representatives from various nations met in Vienna to discuss a possible path forward in […]
Despite Russia’s new statements about its support for Syrian President Bashar al Assad, the Kremlin has a long history of standing behind Assad while saying they are open to change. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Is Russia Really Coordinating With Syrian Rebel Groups While Holding ‘Joint Exercises’ […]
Russia claims not only are they not bombing hospitals in Syria, but that the hospitals they are accused of bombing simply do not exist. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Despite Russia’s Claims, Their Airstrikes Are Hitting Hospitals 2015-11-02 18:39:48 Since the start of Russia’s airstrikes in Syria […]
LIVE UPDATES: At least 40 people are reported to have been killed after surface-to-surface missiles struck a market place in the Damascus suburb of Ghouta today. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Russian Conflict Bloggers and Military Expert Confirm Russian Radio Communications Vehicle, Troops in Syria 2015-10-30 16:06:17 […]
