Russian Plane Crash 'More Likely Than Not' Caused By Bomb On Board: David Cameron
Cameron’s comments were the first by a head of state citing an explosive as the likely cause of Saturday’s fatal plane crash.
Who Is The World's Most Powerful Person? Russia's Vladimir Putin Tops New Forbes List
For the third year in a row, the Russian president ranked No. 1 on the business magazine's list of influential world figures.
Amid Russia's 'Aggressive Posturing,' Calls For Greater NATO Presence In Central And Eastern Europe Increase
Russia's actions in Ukraine and continued aggression in Europe has lead to nine central and eastern European states to call for greater NATO presence.
US Working With Russia In Syria? Air Forces Hold Joint Training Exercises
A Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman said Tuesday that it was not a priority to keep Syrian President Bashar Assad in power.
Amid Regional Tension, Russia Fears Prompt Czech Republic To Modernize Defense Forces
The Czech Republic said it would add armored personnel carriers and technology to prevent electronic attacks as part of a military modernization spurred in part by Russian actions in the region.
Russian Businessman Grows ‘Health Drink’ In US Prison, Gets 90-Day Punitive Confinement
Russian businessman Viktor Bout is serving 26 years on charges of illegal arms trade.
Al Qaeda Chief Hints Joining Hands With ISIS In War Against Russia, US
The Al Qaeda leader asked the Islamic community to come together against Russia and Western forces.
Russia Forces US Military Intelligence Refocus With Actions In Syria And Ukraine, US Official Says
Russia isn't the "partner we thought we had,” the head of United States' command in Europe said Friday.
Russia Opposes UN Draft Resolution To Ban Barrel Bombs In Syria
According to Russia, this is not the right time for the draft resolution.
Russia Plans To Completely Destroy Chemical Weapons By 2020, To Shut Down Two Facilities By November
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons believes Russia will surely destroy all its chemical weapons by 2020.
Saudi Criminal Court Jails Two Men For Joining Syria War For ISIS
The Criminal Court in Saudi Arabia convicted two men who took part in Syria war for Islamic State group.
Russian Soldier Killed In Syria? Government Claims Death Was Suicide
The parents of a 19-year-old Russian soldier were told his death in Syria was a suicide due to an argument with his girlfriend, but they don't believe it.
Russia Running Out Of Money? Finance Minister Says Reserve Fund Could Be Drained In 2016
Comments from Russia's Finance Minister over the country's Reserve Fund have raised further concerns about the real state of the country's economy.
Amid ISIS Fears, Russia Detains 150 Migrants Over Potential Ties To Islamic Militants
At a moment of heightened terrorism fears, Russia has detained 150 migrant workers accused of ties to militant groups.
Free Syrian Army Comes To Moscow ‘All The Time’: Russia
According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, Free Syrian Army representatives come to Moscow all the time.
Russia May Be Planning To Cut Internet Cables Under Sea, US Intelligence Shows Concern
Some U.S. intelligence officials worry that Russia may have plans to attack underwater network cables.
Russia’s Involvement In Middle East May Trigger Muslim Emotion, Send More Fighters To Syria: Saudi Arabia
The best-case scenario in Syria centers on people getting up one morning and seeing Bashar Assad is gone, according to Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir.
Despite Syrian People’s Lives Having Been ‘Turned Into Nightmare,’ President Assad Remains ‘Calm And Composed’: Russian PM
According to Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, Russia is fighting terrorism together with Syria.
Amid Anti-ISIS Coalition In Syria And Iraq, Oil Sales Earn $50M A Month For Islamic State
Oil sales account for the extremist group’s largest source of funding and were believed to help the group hold territory, rebuild infrastructure, pay fighters in exchange for loyalty and continue funding military endeavors.
Washington’s Suspicion Over Moscow’s Peacemaking Efforts In Syria ‘Regrettable,’ Russian Minister Says
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said Assad must have a “frank conversation” with Russia for a political settlement in Syria.
Turkey Asks Bashar Assad To ‘Stay In Russia Permanently’ To Allow Syria's Political Transition To Begin
“If only he [Syrian President Bashar Assad] would stay longer in Moscow so the Syrian people can be at ease, or if only he could stay there permanently and a real transition period could begin," Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu reportedly said.
Iran Hails Russia For ‘Bolstering Stability And Security’ In Middle East
Iranian Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Hossein Dehqan said Russia’s cooperation with Iran had made the Middle East more secure.
With NATO Air Base Expansion, Russia Accuses Estonia Of 'Provocative Step'
Russia criticized Estonia's plans to expand NATO's presence at the Amari air base. At the same time, Russia discussed how it was strengthening its own military forces.
South Ossetia To Join Russia? Crimea-Style Referendum Proposed By President Of Self-Declared Republic
The breakaway region, internationally considered part of Georgia, has been under effective Russian control since 2008.
‘No Peace In Syria Unless Assad Steps Down’: Germany, Saudi Arabia
According to Saudi Arabia, Assad’s hand is “stained with the blood of the Syrian people.”
Will Russia's Role In Syria Help Or Hurt ISIS? Islamic State, Al Qaeda Likely To Spread, Analysts Say
A cautious U.S. approach to the conflict in Syria suggests America’s heart isn’t fully in the fight, some critics say, fearing that Russia's involvement could make matters worse.
Russia Claims To Destroy ISIS Command Centers In Syria Amid Allegations Of Civilian Casualties
The Russian defense ministry claims ISIS Militants hides among civilians to “legalize” themselves.
Russian Air Force Says It Hit 49 Islamic State Targets In Syria, But US Intelligence Questions Moscow's Impact
The U.S. and its allies have accused Russian aircraft of bombing Syrian rebels, who are in many cases backed by the West.
US And Russia Try To Avoid Military Confrontation In Syrian Sky
Once in control of the Middle East nation's airspace, the U.S. military is now dodging Russian jets -- which are making Syrian rebels feel vulnerable to airstrikes.
Russian Operation In Syria ‘Big Mistake’ As It Is Delaying Political Transition: Turkey, Saudi Arabia
According to Saudi Arabia and Turkey, Moscow has made a “big mistake” by launching its operation in Syria.