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.

Russian air force carries out joint raids with international collation against ISIS positions

Russian Defense Ministry announced  carrying out joint raids with international coalition against ISIS positions near al-Bab city in eastern countryside of Aleppo.

Russian Defense Ministry: ISIS attacked Palmyra after US-led coalition stopped operations in Raqqa

Russian Defense Ministry affirmed on Monday that ISIS terrorists exploited the suspension of the operations of the US-led coalition in Raqqa to attack Tadmur (Palmyra) city.

US-Russia Airstrike Coordination in Syria Only at Combatant Commander Level

Any coordination of airstrikes in Syria between the United States and Russia will be worked out strictly at the level of US combatant commander, US Air Force Chief Gen. David Goldfein told Sputnik on Thursday.

Turkey Conspired with ISIS in its Deceptive Invasion of Syria

Syria has been the hub of shifting international military and political intrigues since the start of the ‘civil war’ in 2011. The diverse conflicting sides include: Hezbollah, Iran, Islamic State (ISIS), Israel, Jordan, Kurdish fighters, Lebanon, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, assorted terrorists from around the world, Syria, Syrian opposition groups, Turkey, the United States, and other NATO states.

Moscow works with US to increase cooperation at all levels for solving the crisis in Syria

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced on Wednesday that Russia is working with the US to increase the effective cooperation at all levels for the settlement of the crisis in Syria.

Russia, US Agree on ‘Closer Military Cooperation’ in Syria As Putin Calls Obama

The Kremlin says that both Russia and the US are ready to better coordinate efforts to eliminate radical extremists in Syria, following a telephone conversation initiated by the Russian leader, RT reported.

Russia has no urgent need to return to G7

Russia has no urgent need to return to the Group of Seven (G7) as it has now become a club of US friends, a Russian lawmaker said Tuesday.

Syria has ‘no objection’ to work with US on ISIS

Syria is willing to take part in an international coalition against terrorism but only if the United States will work with Damascus in a way it has not done so far, the Syrian envoy to Geneva peace talks said on Monday.

Lavrov, Kerry hail Russia-US cooperation on settling Syrian crisis

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his US counterpart John Kerry hailed the two sides' cooperation on settling the Syrian crisis in a meeting here Thursday.

Russia and France will organize joint military operations against IS

The Russian Armed Forces will organize joint military operations with the French Navy to combat terrorists in Syria, chief of the main operations directorate of Russian army’s General Staff Andrey Kartapolov said on Wednesday.

‘No common position’ on Assad after meeting

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Friday after attending a meeting in Vienna on Syria that he and his fellow participants had not reached consensus on the political fate of President Bashar al-Assad, Russian news agencies reported.

Never again? Debate to mark WW1 centenary

One century ago Europe was on the brink of one of history's deadliest conflicts that would change our world forever. MEPs commemorated the centenary of the Great War during a debate on 16 April, warning that peace and stability should never be taken for granted. They also called for more integration and stressed the importance of fighting nationalism to ensure peace, stability and security in Europe.

WW I was the first great catastrophe of the 20th century, said EP President Martin Schulz, pointing out the importance of  international cooperation.