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Russian anti-ISIS war from Syria to Caucasus

Thu, 14/07/2016 - 07:23
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Thu, 14/07/2016


DEBKAfile Exclusive Report

In a supreme effort to prevent ISIS suicide units from reaching Russia from Syria, Sergei Shoigu, Russia's
Defense Minister, has promoted the Russian commander in Syria, Colonel-General Alexander Dvornikov. to an expanded command as head of the South Russia military district.

NATO vs. Russia: How to Counter the Hybrid Warfare Challenge

Fri, 08/07/2016 - 07:54
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Fri, 08/07/2016

By Dan Goure
As NATO prepares for its summit in Warsaw, the leaders of the Alliance’s 28 nations will try to put a good face on what is clearly a deteriorating security situation on the Continent. Government officials, diplomats and military leaders are wringing their hands at Russian President Vladimir Putin’s apparent ability to run rings around the United States and its allies.

Ankara could let Russia use its Incirlik airbase to fight ISIS – Turkish FM

Tue, 05/07/2016 - 07:11
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Tue, 05/07/2016

A Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet lands at Incirlik air base in Adana, Turkey. © Murad Sezer

The statement came from Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu during his interview with TRT channel.
The top diplomat has acknowledged that Moscow might be given the green light to use Turkey’s Incirlik airbase to engage Islamic State targets in Syria. As of now, Russian aircraft make their sorties from Khmeimim airbase in Syria’s Latakia province.

Foreign policy change but no moderation

Mon, 04/07/2016 - 11:21
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Mon, 04/07/2016

NURAY MERT, hurriyetdailynews
Turkey seems to be changing its foreign policy with new deals with Israel and Russia – two arch enemies until recently. Nevertheless, it would be very misleading to assume that this change is a sign of “moderation.” First of all, these are not deals between moderate, peaceful and democratic countries; Turkey, Russia and Israel have authoritarian regimes and governments which will hardly encourage each other to engage in moderate politics.

Russia, Turkey Reach Breakthrough Agreement on Fighting Terrorists in Syria

Mon, 04/07/2016 - 07:26
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Mon, 04/07/2016

 Jobar, a district of Damascus controlled by Jabhat al-Nusra militants

Russia and Turkey have reached common understanding on the Syrian crisis, including fighting al-Nusra Front militants. During a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu said that Ankara considers not only Daesh but also al-Nusra Front as terrorists.

Obama Proposes New Military Partnership With Russia In Syria

Sat, 02/07/2016 - 06:48
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Sat, 02/07/2016

By Josh Rogin

 "Information Clearing House" - "Washington Post"- The Obama administration has proposed a new agreement on Syria to the Russian government that would deepen military cooperation between the two countries against some terrorists in exchange for Russia getting the Assad regime to stop bombing U.S.-supported rebels.

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