June 2016
Russia and Turkey Agree to End 'Critical Phase' in Bilateral Relations
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have agreed to resume bilateral relations after a period of tension following the downing of…
Iran's Defense Minister: We Will Continue Supporting the Syrian Government
Iran's Defense Minister reaffirmed the country's commitment to supporting the Syrian government during a trilateral meeting with Russian and Syrian counterparts. This support is framed…
Bashar al-Assad Promises to 'Liberate' All of Syrian Territory
Bashar al-Assad vowed to reclaim all of Syria, citing recent military successes against the Islamic State. His speech coincided with ongoing government offensives in Raqqa…
Russia Responds to NATO Military Exercises in the Baltic Sea
Russia has reacted to NATO's military exercises in the Baltic Sea, expressing dissatisfaction with NATO's presence in Finland. Sergey Lavrov emphasized Russia's right to respond…
United Nations: Battle in Manbij Displaces 200,000 Syrians
The UN reports that ongoing U.S.-backed military operations in Manbij are displacing thousands of Syrians, with a potential total of 216,000 displaced if the conflict…
UN: Air Aid to Syria Not Imminent
The UN has stated that air aid to Syria is not imminent due to security concerns and the need for approval from the Syrian government.…