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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?

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.

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.

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. 

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