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ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) – by Fulya OZERKAN Stuart WILLIAMS Russia and Turkey on Monday signed an agreement to build a gas pipeline under the Black Sea, as President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed to intensify relations after a bitter crisis. Making his first visit to Turkey since the shooting down of a Russian war plane by Turkey led to the worst dispute between Ankara and Moscow since the Cold War, Putin […]
by Stuart WILLIAMS ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Turkey on Monday for talks with counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, pushing forward ambitious joint energy projects as the two sides try to overcome a crisis in ties. Only a few months ago, Putin and Erdogan were exchanging acrimonious accusations over Syria. But the pair are expected to reaffirm their commitment to the planned TurkStream gas pipeline to pump Russian gas under the Black […]
ST. LOUIS, United States (AFP) — White House hopeful Hillary Clinton backed the establishment of safe zones in Syria on Sunday, along with efforts to investigate Russia for war crimes committed in support of President Bashar al-Assad. In her second presidential debate with Republican rival Donald Trump, Clinton said she supported efforts to probe “war crimes committed by the Syrians and the Russians and try to hold them accountable.” © 1994-2016 Agence France-Presse
ST. LOUIS, United States (AFP) — Hillary Clinton on Sunday accused Russia of trying to tilt the 2016 presidential election in Donald Trump’s favor with a series of email hacks. “They’re doing it to try to influence the election for Donald Trump,” Clinton said in a second presidential debate. In response, Trump appeared to reject findings from the intelligence community that Russia was behind the hacks, saying “maybe there is no hacking.” © 1994-2016 Agence […]
by Ivan Couronne / Dave Clark WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — With Barack Obama’s presidency coming to a close and US policy for Syria at an impasse, Vladimir Putin’s Russia has stepped up efforts to secure its ally Bashar al-Assad in power. US officials fear the Kremlin is racing to consolidate its gains in Syria before a new, possibly tougher administration takes charge, but there is little sign of a clear new policy emerging. On […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump’s running mate Mike Pence on Tuesday said the United States should attack Syrian government targets if Russia continues to support its campaign to retake Aleppo. “If Russia chooses to be involved and continue… in this barbaric attack on Aleppo, the United States of America should use military force to strike the targets of the Assad regime,” the Republican vice presidential candidate said, referring to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad […]
by Karam al-Masri with Ayham al-Mohammad in Hasakeh ALEPPO, Syria (AFP) — Russia said Tuesday it has sent an advanced missile system to the Syrian port of Tartus, as tensions escalate between Moscow and Washington over the five-year conflict. The announcement came after Washington said it was suspending talks with Moscow aimed at reviving a ceasefire deal over Russia’s support for the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. On the ground, Assad’s forces advanced on […]
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) — More than 3,800 civilians have been killed in one year of Russian air strikes in Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad, a monitoring group said Friday as international outcry mounted. Assad’s regime and its key backer Russia are under growing pressure from world governments to halt a new offensive pounding rebel-held areas of the battleground city of Aleppo. More than 9,300 people have been killed in the Russian raids since September […]
(REUTERS) International prosecutors investigating the downing of a Malaysian airliner two years ago have concluded it was shot down by a Russian-made missile fired from rebel-held territory in eastern Ukraine, victims’ family members said on Wednesday. Families were informed of the prosecutors’ findings shortly before a news conference was due to start in the central Dutch city of Nieuwegein on the outcome of the investigation. A surface-to-air missile hit Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 on […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte said he will visit China and Russia to open up the Philippines for Chinese and Russian investors. In a speech during the oath taking rites of new officials of the Malacanan Press Corps on Monday, President Duterte said he had discussions with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. But the President clarified that he would not break ties with the United States but will start stronger trade alliances with […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo R. Duterte announced plans to visit China and Russia within the year, to chart an independent foreign policy and “open alliances”. Duterte said he wants to open the Philippines to more Chinese investments despite disputes over the South China Sea. Duterte also said his relationship with long-time ally Washington was about to “cross the Rubicon” and instead asked help from its long-time rival, Moscow, on “everything.” It is […]
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday (September 26) revealed that he had already sought help from Russia following his relationship issues with United States (US). “I’m about to cross the Rubicon between me and the United States. At least for the next six years. I would need your help,” the President said citing his meeting with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Mevdevev at the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. The […]
