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Erdo?an visits Moscow amid high Syria tensions
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has met with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, at a time when Moscow is boosting its support for the Syrian government, much to the chagrin of Ankara.
However, Syria is not the sole issue on the leaders? agenda, with a pipeline project being another hot matter.
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Russia: Real game changer in Syria
It was mid-July this year when senior American officials described a deal between Ankara and Washington over the former?s full and active participation in the international coalition?s fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), opening its most strategic bases to coalition countries as a ?game changer?
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Russia preparing two new bases in Syria, reports WSJ
According to the online edition of ‘Wall Street Journal’, new satellite photos reveal that Russia is building two more air-bases in Syria. The new images show Russian forces possibly preparing two more military bases on Syrian territory. The two WSJ journalists say the building of the two new bases is taking place off the Syrian coast.
Russia still arming Ukraine rebels despite truce: NATO chief
Russia is still sending weapons to separatist rebels battling the Ukrainian government despite a fresh truce in the war-torn east of the country, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Sept. 22.
Netanyahu, Putin agree plan to avoid Syria clashes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed on a plan to avoid "misunderstandings" in Syria amid an apparent military build-up by Moscow to support President Bashar al-Assad.
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Tensions between US and Russia rise over Syria (pics)
The Russian Embassy in Damascus, Syria has come under mortar fire, stated the Russian Foreign Ministry Monday. The Russian Foreign Ministry released a statement condemning the attack on the diplomatic mission, while it called on the international community to take a clear standpoint on ‘this terrorist act.
Highest house sale made to Iraqi and Saudi clients
Newly released data has shown the highest rate of house sales this summer was to clients from Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, while foreigners tended to retail houses from Antalya, Istanbul and Bursa provinces.
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Turkish PM rings the alarm, as Russia increases military presence in Syria
Turkey has been more outspoken on Russia's moves to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, warning that militarily backing his regime risks further hampering efforts of peace on the eve of President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an's key visit to Moscow Sept. 23.
Norway highlights F-35 commitment as Russia boosts military activity
Top Norwegian officials on Sept.21 underscored their commitment to buying up to 52 Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jets in coming years, saying the stealthy jet's capabilities provided an important counterweight to Russia's military buildup and increased military flights in the region.
YPG not a terrorist organization for US, spokesman says
The United States does not consider the Peoples' Protection Units (YPG), the armed wing of the Syrian Democratic Union Party (PYD), a terrorist organization, State Department Spokesperson John Kirby has declared.