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Syria’s Eastern Ghouta is “catastrophe” after Russian-Syrian bombardment killed…

Feb 21, 2018

A doctor working in the Syrian rebel enclave of the Eastern Ghouta says the situation is "catastrophic" - and he believes the international community has abandoned the people living there, BBC reported. "We don't have anything - no food,…

Russian official: Haftar and Tripoli government requested arming by Moscow; Haftar denies

Feb 20, 2018

The Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) and the Libyan self-proclaimed army headed by Khalifa Haftar asked Russia for military support but Moscow's position is balanced, the Head of the Russian Contact Group for…

Russians killed in US-led coalition vs Syrian forces fighting near Deir al-Zour

Feb 13, 2018

Four Russian nationals, and perhaps dozens more, were killed in fighting between pro-government forces in eastern Syria and members of the United States-led coalition fighting the Islamic State, according to Russian and…

Syrian opposition to cooperate in constitution proposal under UN auspices

Feb 01, 2018

Syria’s opposition will cooperate with proposals made at a Russia-hosted conference this week to rewrite the country’s constitution as long as the process remains under U.N. auspices, the chief opposition negotiator said on…

Sochi conference sees Syrian delegates agreeing on rewriting constitution

Jan 31, 2018

Participants of a Russia-hosted conference for peace in Syria have agreed to set up a commission to rewrite the war-torn country's constitution.Staffan de Mistura, United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, said on Tuesday that…

Libya’s eastern parliament speaker praises Russia’s training of Haftar-led forces

Jan 07, 2018

The speaker of the Tobruk-based House of Representatives in eastern Libya, Aquilah Saleh, told Sputnik on Saturday that Russia has contributed to the Libyan crisis settlement."We see that Russia's role assists in the reconciliation…

Over 28 civilians killed in Eastern Ghouta, Syria: Fingers point at Russian warplanes

Jan 04, 2018

About 30 civilians have been reported killed in air strikes on two towns in the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta area outside Syria's capital, Damascus.The Syria Civil Defence said one of its rescue workers was among 18 people who died…

Libya’s Foreign Minister: GNA consents to Haftar’s appointment as commander in chief

Dec 14, 2017

The minister of foreign affairs in the Government of National Accord (GNA), Mohammad Al-Sayala, said that neither the GNA nor its president, Faiz Al-Sarraj, will oppose the appointment of Khalifa Haftar as commander of the military if…

Russia pondering easing arms embargo on Libya

Dec 13, 2017

Russia is ready to consider easing an arms embargo for Libya, the Interfax news agency cited Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov as saying on Wednesday.The Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Accord Faiz…

Libya and Russia foreign ministers talk bilateral cooperation

Dec 12, 2017

The foreign minister of the Government of National Accord (GNA), Taher Al-Sayala, began a visit to Moscow on Monday, during which he will discuss with Russian foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, the path of political agreement in…

Putin to withdraw substantial part of Russian troops from Syria

Dec 11, 2017

Russian troops in Syria will begin partial withdrawal from war torn country after Russian president arrived there on Monday, in an unannounced visit.Russian president Vladimir Putin was met with Syrian counterpart Bashar Assad as he…

Libyan foreign minister to meet Russian counterpart next week

Dec 09, 2017

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lutfi Al Maghribi, confirmed that the Libyan foreign minister Mohammed Al-Sayala will visit Moscow on the 11th of December, where he will meet his Russian counterpart,…

Russia barred from the Winter Olympic Games

Dec 06, 2017

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has banned Russia from participating at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.The Russian Olympic Committee was fined with $15m in costs after what the IOC called an…

Italian foreign minister says Russia had an encouraging role in eastern Libya

Dec 03, 2017

The Foreign Minister of Italy, Angelino Alfano said Russia engaged in an encouraging role in rallying armed forces in eastern Libya to an agreement.The Italian foreign minister said that his country and other countries, including…

The Highlights from World Cup 2018 groups draw

Dec 02, 2017

The 2018 world cup draw was held on Friday at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.The star studded affair featured legendary players, Diego Maradona, Pelé, Laurent Blanc among others, in addition to a speech made by the…

Israel strikes a Syrian military base

Dec 02, 2017

Syrian state TV reported missiles targeting a military base outside the Syrian capital overnight, were launched by Israel.Two missiles were intercepted, according to the Syrian State TV, but the base suffered material damages, he…

Russia vows more support for Libya national dialogue

Nov 28, 2017

Russia will take effort to promote national dialogue in Libya to help that country get out of the protracted crisis, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday after a meeting between Russia president’s special envoy for the Middle…

Syrian, Russian fighter aircraft killed at least 150 civilians in bombing on Idleb

Sep 28, 2017

Russian and Syrian jets killed at least 150 civilians and injured dozens in over a week of heavy bombing that shattered a six-month halt in intensive aerial raids in opposition-held northwestern parts of Syria, opposition rescue workers…

In Russia, Libyan deputy premier says Libya doesn’t need a religious government

Sep 16, 2017

The Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) considers Russia to be an important player in stabilizing the situation in divided Libya, GNA Deputy Prime Minister Ahmed Maiteeq told Sputnik Friday.Maiteeq said so after discussing…

Libya’s GNA deputy PM Ahmed Maiteeq to arrive in Russia

Sep 13, 2017

Deputy Prime Minister of Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) Ahmed Maiteeq will arrive in Russia on Wednesday for talks with several top officials, Russian media reported.Maiteeq will begin his official visit in Grozny, the…

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