Russian Defense Ministry: Deployment of any weaponry by foreign troops on Syrian territory must be agreed upon with Syrian government

The Russian Defense Ministry said that the deployment of any type of weaponry by foreign troops on Syrian territory must be agreed upon with the Syrian government.

Militants from “Euphrates Shield Operations” turn themselves over to Syrian Army units in Aleppo countryside

Members of an armed group affiliated with the so-called “Euphrates Shield Operations” turned themselves over to units of the Syrian Arab Army along with their weapons and vehicles upon reaching areas controlled by the army in Aleppo province’s northern countryside to have their legal status resolved and benefit from the amnesty decree.

U.S. escalates airstrikes against Syrian government

The U.S.-led coalition to fight the Islamic State has struck pro-government forces in Syria for a third time in recent weeks.

Syria: "International" Coalition’s Aggression on Syrian Army An Act of Supporting Terrorism

Foreign and Expatriates Ministry stressed that the act of aggression launched by the illegitimate international coalition led by the US against the Syrian Arab Army’s forces on Tuesday evening is an act of supporting terrorism and jeopardizing regional and international security and stability, SANA reported.

New US-Led Coalition's Massacre Claims Lives of 43 Civilians in Raqqa

Tens of civilians, most of them are children and women, were martyred in an airstrike carried out last night by the so-called US-led coalition in the Syrian city of  Raqqa.

Turkey blasts US for ‘extremely dangerous’ arming of Kurds in Syria

The US’ decision to arm Kurdish fighters in Syria is an “extremely dangerous” mistake that should be reversed, Turkey’s foreign minister has said. Earlier on Tuesday, the US announced that it was starting to deliver weapons to the Syrian Kurdish militia.

Russian Security Council believes US-led coalition’s airstrike on Syria to be unlawful

Members of the Russian Security Council believe the new airstrike on the Syrian territory delivered by the US to be unlawful, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said following a meeting chaired by the Russian president.

Zakharova: US allegations against Syria baseless, further escalate the situation and harm political process

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova described a report by the US State Department on alleged crimes against civilians by the Syrian government as baseless.

Syria Army Retakes Strategic Area in Damascus Suburb

Syria’s army and its allies stepped up their attack on Takfiri terrorists in suburb of Damascus and recaptured the strategic district of al-Qaboun from foreign-backed militants.

US-Backed YPG Militias Seeking Autonomous Region in Syria No Less Dangerous Than ISIL

It’s probably not by chance that US-backed Kurdish YPG militias are seeking autonomous region in Syria. The War Party has been on it from day one of the ISIL war.

Lavrov: Meeting with US President focused on de-escalation zones in Syria

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stressed that the talks with the US President Donald Trump focused on the de-escalation zones plan in Syria and the importance of Washington’s support to the cessation of hostilities which serves its interests.

Fierce Clashes Erupt between Rival Terrorist Groups in Western Dara'a

A number of militants have been killed and several more have been wounded in a fresh round of clashes between the Syrian Free Army (FSA) and ISIL terrorists in the Southern province of Dara'a, local sources said.

Russian & US top brass discuss plan for Syrian safe zones

Senior US and Russian military commanders have discussed the situation in Syria, where a Russian-proposed plan to establish four safe zones to promote a cessation of hostilities came into force hours ago.

Russian DM: Setting up de-escalation zones in Syria allows isolating terrorists

Russian Defense Ministry announced on Friday that the memorandum on setting up de-escalation areas in Syria allows the isolation of terrorists from the “armed opposition” and that it will come into force on the midnight of May 6th.

Putin says 'safe zones' have international support

Russia, the US, Turkey, Iran and Syria are close to agreeing the establishment of "safe zones" in Syria aimed at ensuring the viability of a ceasefire, Vladimir Putin says.

ISIL suicide bombers 'kill dozens' in northeast Syria

At least 37 people, including dozens of civilians, have been killed in an attack by ISIL suicide bombers targeting an area in northeast Syria held by US-backed Kurdish forces, according to a monitoring group.

Moscow: Israeli aggression on military site southwest of Damascus Airport violates international law

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova affirmed on Thursday that the Israeli aggression on a military site southwest of Damascus Airport violates international law and is in the interests of terrorists.

Syria Strongly Condemns Turkish Flagrant Aggression on Syrian Territories

Syria has strongly condemned the flagrant Turkish aggression launched on Tuesday on the Syrian territories.

U.S. says raised "deep" concerns with Turkey over air strikes

The United States on Tuesday expressed "deep concern" over Turkish air strikes against Kurdish fighters in Syria and Iraq and said they were not authorized by the U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State.

Russian Foreign Ministry fears new fabricated plays on chemical weapon use in Damascus Countryside in the coming days

Russian Foreign Ministry expressed concern over new plays about chemical weapon use in Damascus Countryside in the coming days , clarifying that the West fears impartial investigation on khan Sheikhoun chemical accident because it would refute its claims about Damascus responsibility for the accident.