Experts are discussing what is believed to be the activity of Russian special forces in the Syrian province of Idlib, which is still controlled by opposition forces. According to local sources, Russian special forces have been conducting “anti-terrorist raids” against Ahrar al-Sham. Russia previously tried to establish dialog with this group. The reports, if correct, seem to indicate that the group’s fate has been decided.

Reports that 16 Ahrar al-Sham fighters had been killed caused …

On Thursday, September 5, the Kyiv Court of Appeals decided to release from custody Vladimir Tsemakh, who is suspected of involvement in the crash of flight MH-17 in the Donbass in 2014, reported TSN.

The former militant was released under a personal obligation.

Thus, the judge overturned the decision of the Shevchenko court to extend Tsemakh's detention until October 20 next year.

"To apply to the suspect Tsemakh Vladimir Borisovich a measure of restraint in the form of a personal …

Minister of Energy of Iran Reza Ardakanian after a meeting with Russian counterpart Alexander Novak  said in an interview with the IRNA news agency that Russia is ready to invest 10 billion dollars in the oil and gas industry of Iran.

Commenting on the talks with the co-chairmen of the Russian-Iranian permanent intergovernmental commission held on September 2 in Moscow, Ardakanian said that good results were achieved and a new round of negotiations with the Russian side on expanding …

Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia and First Deputy Defense Minister of Russia Valery Gerasimov had a telephone conversation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces of the United States General Joseph Dunford, reported the press service of the Russian Defense Ministry.

It is noted that the military leaders discussed the situation in Syria in order to of prevent incidents during operations to fight terrorist groups.

On August 31, the United …

The EU will be extending the individual sanctions on Russian physical entities and organizations by six months.

“Today EU ambassadors approved the decision to extend the restrictive measures for actions that have threatened the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine by 6 months, until March 15, 2020,” the press service stated. The Council of Europe added that the extension will be implemented over the next few days.

“An analysis of the situation has shown that an …

Ukraine has asked for Russia to send representatives to the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC) of the ceasefire in the Donbas.

“As part of the TCG (Trilateral Contact Group) session, Ukraine submitted a request for Russia to return to the Joint Center for Control and Coordination,” wrote Darka Olifer, press secretary to Leonid Kuchma, Ukraine’s representative in the TCG, on Facebook.

According to her, this decision was prompted by the growing number of ceasefire violations by …

Russia's Khmeimim airbase in Syria has been attacked by terrorists who used missiles and drones. According to Arab media, explosions were heard as far as the coastal city of Jableh. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that the attack was successfully repelled, missiles and drones intercepted.

According to the Ministry, two drones were destroyed. There were no casualties or material damage, Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported.

This is not the first time that he Khmeimim air base comes …

Ukraine’s Chief of General Staff Ruslan Khomchak has decided that special divisions will henceforth devote 70% of their training time to operating at night, announced Ihor Podolyan, First Deputy Head of the Chief Training Directorate.

“There have been problems in this area. And with a decision today, the Chief of General Staff has determined a clear list of divisions from each brigade that have the appropriate equipment for training at night,” said Podolyan.

“70% of the total time will be …