Russian Defense Ministry: Washington does not implement UNSC resolution 2401

The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed that the US is not doing any work to implement UN Security Council Resolution no.2401 while claiming Russia of violation of the provisions of the resolution.

Terrorists open fire on 100s of civilians trying to flee E. Ghouta in Syria – Russian MoD

Militants holed up in the eastern Ghouta suburb of Damascus opened fire on hundreds of civilians who were trying to flee the area via a humanitarian corridor, the Russian Center for Reconciliation in Syria said.

UK summons Russian ambassador over Eastern Ghouta

The British government has summoned Russian Ambassador to the U.K., Alexander Yakovenko, to stress the U.K.’s concern at the current situation in Syria’s besieged enclave Eastern Ghouta, a government statement said Tuesday.

UN ceasefire applies to all Syria, ‘including Afrin,’ Macron tells Erdogan

French President Emmanuel Macron told his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday that the latest UN ceasefire vote applied to all Syrian territory, including the Kurdish-held enclave of Afrin, where Turkey is waging an offensive.

Five Terrorist Groups Create Joint Command Center in East Ghouta : Russian MoD

Despite the adoption of a UN Security Council resolution on a 30-day ceasefire in Syria, the situation in the embattled East Ghouta suburb, east of Damascus, is escalating as militant groups continue attacks on government forces, according to the Russian military.

UN Security Council unanimously backs Syria ceasefire

With Russia's backing, the UN Security Council unanimously backed a 30-day ceasefire in Syria to allow for humanitarian aid deliveries and medical evacuations.

Kremlin Blames Terrorists Supporters for Eastern Ghouta Crisis

Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, in reaction to Washington’s accusations that blame the Syrian government and its allies for the crisis in Eastern Ghouta on the edge of Damascus, said that terrorists and their supporters are responsible for it.

Peace Negotiations in Syria's East Ghouta Derailed : Russian Defence Ministry

Russian Defence Ministry announced on Wednesday that peace negotiations in Damascus suburb of East Ghouta have been derailed.

Russia ready to help in Afrin conflict settlement — Foreign Ministry

Russia will be ready to assist in the settlement of a conflict in Syrian Afrin (65 kilometers from Aleppo) if the parties deem this necessary, Russian president’s special envoy for the Middle East and Africa said on Monday.

Turkey and the US "share the same objectives in Syria" - Turkey, US to ‘work together’ in Syria

Turkey and United States on Friday agreed to work together in Syria after weeks of tensions over Ankara’s latest cross-border operation that raised fears of a military confrontation between the two NATO allies.

Al-Jaafari: The main task of US-led coalition is supporting terrorists in Syria

Syria’s Permanent Representative to the UN Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari stressed that the Syrian people are the only ones to determine the future of their country, reaffirming Syria’s commitment to the final statement of the Syrian National Dialogue Congress in Sochi.

Lebanese Foreign Ministry condemns Israeli aggression on Syrian territories

 Lebanese Foreign and Expatriates Ministry has condemned the Israeli aggression on the Syrian territories, affirming Syria’s legitimate right to defend itself against any Israeli aggression on its territory.

Damascus: The international coalition aggression on Deir Ezzor affirms US low intentions against Syria

Syria said that the new barbaric aggression carried out by forces of the so-called “international coalition” led by the US on the northeastern countryside of Deir Ezzor reveals the real purpose of this alliance and Washington’s role in supporting Daesh (ISIS) terrorist organization.

VIDEO shows precision strike on militants that downed Russian jet in Syria

The Russian Ministry of Defense has released footage of a precision strike targeting terrorists in Idlib, north-west Syria, in retaliation for the earlier downing of an Su-25 jet and the killing of its pilot.

Syrian FM: Any foreign military presence on Syrian territories, without Syria approval, is an aggression and occupation

Foreign and Expatriates Ministry stressed that the presence of any foreign military forces on the Syrian Arab Republic territories without its explicit approval is an aggression and occupation, calling on Security Council to put an end to the attack of the Turkish regime on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic.

Sochi Final Statement Affirms Full Commitment to Syria’s Territorial Integrity

The final statement of the Syrian National Dialogue Congress affirmed respect and full commitment to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Syria.

Kurds call on Damascus to defend against Turks

Kurdish authorities in Syria's northern Afrin enclave have called on Syrian troops to defend the region's border, as a Turkish offensive continues there.

Turkey’s "military operations" to continue until 3.5 million Syrians return

The Turkish military’s operations in Syria will continue “until all terrorists are fully eliminated” and around 3.5 million Syrian refugees return to their homes, the Ankara government announced after a top security summit held on the fourth day of “Operation Olive Branch” in Afrin.

Turkey air strikes hit Kurdish positions in Syria

Turkish warplanes struck positions of a US-backed Kurdish militia in Syria's Afrin province today, opening a new front in the Syrian civil war and raising the prospect of deeper strains between Turkey and Washington.

Syria 'ready to down Turkish jets attacking Kurds Afrin'

Syria has threatened to shoot down Turkish warplanes in its airspace, as Turkey prepares to carry out a possible assault on a Kurdish enclave.