But protesting FSA fighters have pushed US special forces troops out of al-Rai
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek Says Forces Will Likely Push To Al-Bab
September 16, 2016
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After The Failed Coup Erdogan Moves Toward Rapprochement With Moscow
July 25, 2016
At the end of last week, President Vladimir Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is to visit the Kremlin at the beginning of August. This will be Erdoğan’s first face-to-face meeting with his Russian counterpart since September 2015. Relations between the two countries, which had been fraying over the course […]
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EU Visa-Free Regime For Ukraine May Be Delayed Until At Least September
June 10, 2016
The process had been expected to be completed by the end of this summer.
Turkey Detains Two Russians On Suspicion Of Involvement In Assassination Of Chechen Militant
April 13, 2016
Turkish police have arrested two Russians who they suspect of involvement in the assassination of Caucasus Emirate fighter and fundraiser Abdulvakhid Edelgireyev in Istanbul last year.
The Daily Vertical: Weaponization By Any Other Name
March 21, 2016
The Daily Vertical is a video primer for Russia-watchers that appears Monday through Friday. Viewers can suggest topics via Twitter @PowerVertical or on the Power Vertical Facebook page. A transcript of today’s Daily Vertical can be found here.
The Daily Vertical: Russia Targets Turkey — And NATO
February 16, 2016
The Daily Vertical is a video primer for Russia-watchers that appears Monday through Friday. Viewers can suggest topics via Twitter @PowerVertical or on the Power Vertical Facebook page. A transcript of today’s edition of The Daily Vertical can be found here.
Five Hospitals And Two Schools Hit By Suspected Russian Airstrikes In Syria
February 15, 2016
Live Updates: Three hospitals in rebel-held areas of Syria have been struck this morning, causing heavy civilian casualties. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. From Ukraine To Amsterdam To Syria, Vladimir Putin Is Running This Poker Table 2016-02-15 19:37:22 Our latest analysis of Russia’s strategy in Ukraine, Syria, […]
After Flawed Ceasefire Agreement, Air Strikes Continue In Syria
February 12, 2016
Live Updates: The agreement reached last night in Munich offered delivered an immediate, nor a comprehensive ceasefire. On the morning after, Russian and regime forces continue to conduct air strikes on populated areas. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. The Kremlin’s Message Today — Forget Trying To Stop […]
Russia Claims That US A-10s, Not Russian Jets Bombed Aleppo Yesterday
February 11, 2016
Live Updates: The Russian Ministry of Defence claims that American attack jets bombed Aleppo city yesterday and pre-emptively blamed Russia for destruction. These claims do not add up very well… The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Russia Claims That US A-10s, Not Russian Jets Bombed Aleppo Yesterday 2016-02-11 […]
As Pressure Mounts On Aleppo, Russia Conducts Air Strikes Across Syria
February 5, 2016
Live Updates: Thousands of people are trying to flee the north of the Aleppo region into Turkey as fighting rages between rebel fighters and pro-regime forces. Meanwhile Russian jets have conducted air strikes on rebel-held settlements across the country. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. The World Is […]