of the international structure gives to an extend an explanation to the involvement of Russia. Russia is reacting to behavior in the international structure from other states. By getting involved in Syria they force other states to include Russia on the world stage and seek to stop any possible...
For President Putin, success in the Syrian war serves as a symbol of renewed Russian prestige internationally and bolsters his image domestically in an era of economic stagnation. However, the Kremlin remains mindful of the risks that could befall Syria, and its own reputation if the security si...
One man who survived the attack in Idlib, Syria, said he knows it was chemical because he had trouble breathing and fell to the ground immediately. Another woman said there was rocket explosion and she couldn't breathe anymore. Many of the injured were taken to hospitals over the border in...
Russia is stepping up its involvement in Syria according tomultiple reports, and may launch air...Weir, Fred
The Russian narrative of low-cost conflict has been seriously challenged however by a group of young Russian men who claim that their country's involvement in Syria is far more extensive - and more costly - than anyone in President Putin's administration is prepared to admit. ...
Almost exactly seven years ago, President Vladimir Putin stood with Russian troops at their air base in Syria and proudly declared victory over “terrorists” in that country as part of the Kremlin’s military intervention to prop up the government of Ba
While Israel has accepted Russian involvement in Syria, it has repeatedly said that it will not hesitate to take action against militant groups such as Hezbollah. Iran has been critical in the armament of the militant group based in Lebanon. ...
A pivotal moment in their relationship came with Russia’s involvement in the Syrian counterterrorism operation, which began on September 30, 2015. Collaborative efforts in Syria marked a significant step toward closer ties. The establishment of the Astana peace talks format (in collaboration with Tu...
A SU-24 Russian strike aicraft at the Hmeymim airbase in Syria, May 4, 2016. Frederick Pleitgen/CNN The SU-24s fly the majority of Russia’s bombing missions in Syria. Like the SU-34, it is a strike aircraft, designed to combat targets on the ground. ...
Russia is intensifying its airstrikes in Syria, which it says have “considerably reduced” the combat potential of militants. The Russian air force began strikes in Syria on Wednesday. In the past 24 hours, it has carried out 20 flights targeting 10 ISIS positions in Idlib province, the Ru...