Russia opposes new US sanctions on Syria

Russia opposes new US sanctions on Syria

(VOVWORLD) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin said Monday that new US sanctions on Syria will not help resolve the political crisis in Syria, only put a greater burden on...
Iran, Syria to broaden economic cooperation

Iran, Syria to broaden economic cooperation

(VOVWORLD) - Iran's Ambassador to Syria Javad Torkabadi and Chairman of Damascus Chamber of Commerce and Industry Samer Al-Debs on Saturday discussed expansion of economic cooperation between the two...
Russia to supply Syria with S-300 missiles

Russia to supply Syria with S-300 missiles

(VOVWORLD) - Russian President Vladimir Putin told Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday that Russia will strengthen Syria's air defense, providing it with an S-300 surface-to-air...
Russia reinforces its military bases in Syria

Russia reinforces its military bases in Syria

(VOVWORLD) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov said Wednesday that President Vladimir Putin ordered to strengthen the protection of Russia’s bases in Hmeimim and Tartus, following the accidental downing...
Russia, Turkey to discuss Syria

Russia, Turkey to discuss Syria

(VOVWORLD) - The Kremlin said in a statement Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss Syrian issues with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sochi, Russia on Monday
US, UK, France warn of strikes in Syria

US, UK, France warn of strikes in Syria

(VOVWORLD) - US National Security Advisor John Bolton said on Monday that Washington, along with the UK and France, will give a "stronger response" if Syria uses chemical weapons
Turkey, US discuss Syria issues

Turkey, US discuss Syria issues

(VOVWORLD) - Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed developments in Syria during a Tuesday phone call, a Turkish diplomatic source said
ISIS seeks alternative sources of finance

ISIS seeks alternative sources of finance

(VOVWORLD) - The Islamic State (ISIS) is seeking alternative sources of finance, after its revenue from the sale of oil and collection of taxes from the population in Syria and Iraq shrunk...