Rescued By Russia: Many Are Promised, Few Are Saved
If you're a floundering leader and Russia says it's coming to save you, that may be a sign it's already too late.
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Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin
The trip was kept secret until after Tuesday's meeting — and after President Bashar Assad had safely returned home.
U.S., Russia Come To Agreement To Prevent Midair Mishaps Over Syria
The agreement calls for pilots to be "professional," to communicate over a designated frequency if necessary, and to maintain a "safe distance" at all times.
We Ask Experts: Has The Situation In Syria Become A Proxy War?
President Obama has said the U.S. would not "make Syria into a proxy war between the United States and Russia." Given reports that Russia has bombed U.S.-backed rebels, we wondered, is it already?
Turkey Says It Has Shot Down A Drone That Crossed Into Its Airspace
The Turkish military said it sent the drone three warnings before shooting it down. Turkey did not identify the nationality of the drone. Russia said all its drones in Syria were accounted for.
Can Russia Sustain Its Military Operation In Syria?
Russia says its commitment there is limited, but some analysts are skeptical and warn Russia may find it increasingly difficult and expensive to maintain its Syrian operation.
An Unexpected Revival For A Beloved Russian Poet
Singer Iris Dement's new album is based on the work of the late Anna Akhmatova, whose spare, insightful lines addressed the ambiguities of love and the tumult of Soviet times.
MH17 Findings: Dutch Safety Board Says Russian Buk Missile Took Down Plane
The Russian missile manufacturer also released its own report, disputing the Dutch findings and instead pointing the blame for last year's crash of the Boeing 777 at Ukrainian forces.
New Rebel Coalition Forms In Syria; Insurgents Lost Ground Over Weekend
Led by Kurds, the coalition could receive U.S. air support in the fight against both President Bashar al-Assad and ISIS. Its members also include Arabs and Assyrian Christians.
U.S. Says Russian Missiles Intended For Syria Have Crashed In Iran
One U.S. official said the cruise missiles were launched from warships in the Caspian Sea. It was unclear where the missiles landed in Iran or if they caused any damage.