Russia in Syria
Journalist who exposed Russia's secret mercenaries in Syria mysteriously fell to his death
“It looks like he stepped out for a smoke, and then something happened.”
Russia is flaunting its fancy new stealth fighter jets
The reputed appearance of two new stealth Su-57 fighter jets comes at crucial time for Russian forces in Syria.
Putin is trying to downplay the deaths of Russian mercenaries in Syria
Russian mercenaries suffered up to 300 casualties as a result of U.S. airstrikes against pro-Assad forces last week, now Putin’s opponents have seized on the issue to hammer him.
Russia's Military Modernization Is Working, But the Money's Running Out
In six months in Syria, the Russians have shown the world that they can fight far from home, win, and then do it again. There's only one problem: It's a very, very expensive thing to do.
The Battle for Aleppo Shows That US Strategy in Syria Is in Tatters
The newest allies of the US are battling the old ones, Russia keeps bombing, the regime's army advances, and the Islamic State sits back while its enemies kill one another.
How Assad Is Using Sieges and Hunger to Grab More of the 'Useful Syria'
With Russia and Iran's help, the regime is laying siege to key towns in the areas where most of the Syrian people and economy are. That's good for Assad, and bad for the rebels.
Russia Claims Its First Casualty in Syria Is A Suicide
Russia says a soldier hanged himself at a Syrian airbase over a fight with his girlfriend, but his family doesn't buy it.
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