Russia, Turkey, Iran to hold Syria summit

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Islamic State fighters are making their last stand in eastern Syria where their wives and children have fled the so-called ‘Baghouz pocket’ Islamic State fighters are making their last stand in eastern Syria where their wives and children have fled the … Read More

‘War Between Russia and US Would Be a Disaster for Humanity’ – Lavrov

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In 2018, Russia’s relations with Western countries severely deteriorated against the backdrop of numerous scandals and sanctions. In an interview with Sputnik on the eve of 2019, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, spoke about whether we should wait for further alienation, about Moscow’s possible response to Washington … Read More

Israeli Demands That Iran Exit Syria Not ‘Realistic,’ Russian Envoy Says

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UN peacekeeping troops look over the border line between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s repeated demands that Iranian forces and their allies leave Syria are not “realistic,” Russia’s ambassador to Israel has said. “The … Read More

Russia understands Israel won’t tolerate Iran on border, Liberman says

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Prior to Liberman’s visit, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on non-Syrian forces to withdraw the country’s southern border as soon as possible. Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a tour of Mt. Hermon and Golan … Read More