Putin In Syria

Russian Air Force Begins Withdrawal From Syria, But Will Keep ‘Striking Terrorist Targets’

March 15, 2016

Live Updates: The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. “Russia is Leaving Syria in Order to Stay” – How The Russian Media Views Today’s News 2016-03-15 17:29:02 There has been a lot of analysis and speculation around President Vladimir Putin’s announcement that he is withdrawing Russian forces from Syria. […]

Putin Says Russia Will Begin To Withdraw Its Forces From Syria

March 14, 2016

Live Updates: The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Putin Declares ‘Mission Accomplished,’ Orders Air Force To Begin Withdrawal From Syria 2016-03-14 17:49:24 Interfax reports that President Vladimir Putin has ordered that that the Russian Air Force begin withdrawing most of its assets from Syria tomorrow. At a meeting […]

Will A Ceasefire Go Into Effect Tomorrow Across Syria?

February 26, 2016

Live Updates: The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Ahead Of Tonight’s Ceasefire, Russian And Regime Aircraft Pound Syrian Rebels Across Country 2016-02-26 17:33:48 With the partial ceasefire deal brokered by the United States and Russia due to come into effect at 22:00 GMT, the Russian and Syrian regime […]

Reports Of Heavy Casualties After Russian Jets Bomb Market In Idlib

February 24, 2016

Live Updates: The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Is The Video Of A Car Bomb Reportedly Killing Russian Generals In Syria A Fake? 2016-02-24 18:45:19 A video has been circulating today which reportedly shows a car bomb, allegedly planted by the Syrian rebel group Ahrar al Sham, which […]

What Russia’s New Bombing Targets Tell Us About The Ceasefire In Syria

February 23, 2016

Live Updates: Yesterday a ceasefire agreement, drafted by Russia and the United States, was agreed upon by moderate rebel groups and the Assad regime. But is it just another ruse? We’ll take a look at what Russia’s bombing today to see how the patterns in Syria are changing. The previous post in our Putin in […]

Why Russia Is Bombing Hospitals In Syria

February 16, 2016

Live Updates: Yesterday five hospitals and two schools were destroyed in Russian airstrikes in Syria. Today, moderate rebels are suffering more defeats, and civilians have far fewer hospitals to receive treatment in. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. The True Price Of Russia’s Bombing Of Syrian Hospitals Is […]

Five Hospitals And Two Schools Hit By Suspected Russian Airstrikes In Syria

February 15, 2016

Live Updates: Three hospitals in rebel-held areas of Syria have been struck this morning, causing heavy civilian casualties. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. From Ukraine To Amsterdam To Syria, Vladimir Putin Is Running This Poker Table 2016-02-15 19:37:22 Our latest analysis of Russia’s strategy in Ukraine, Syria, […]

After Flawed Ceasefire Agreement, Air Strikes Continue In Syria

February 12, 2016

Live Updates: The agreement reached last night in Munich offered delivered an immediate, nor a comprehensive ceasefire. On the morning after, Russian and regime forces continue to conduct air strikes on populated areas. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. The Kremlin’s Message Today — Forget Trying To Stop […]

Russia Claims That US A-10s, Not Russian Jets Bombed Aleppo Yesterday

February 11, 2016

Live Updates: The Russian Ministry of Defence claims that American attack jets bombed Aleppo city yesterday and pre-emptively blamed Russia for destruction. These claims do not add up very well… The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Russia Claims That US A-10s, Not Russian Jets Bombed Aleppo Yesterday 2016-02-11 […]

US Allies Slam Obama’s Syria Policy, Fear Russia And Iran Taking Advantage Of Lack Of Resolve

February 10, 2016

Live Updates: Major US allies are slamming American foreign policy in Syria, with some even going as far to say that they have betrayed their allies, while Russia and Iran are taking full advantage of the situation The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. A Ceasefire In Syria? Don’t […]