Jun 15, 2013
Rebel forces ask US to supply arms, including anti-tank and aircraft missiles, as Assad regime troops mass for major offensive to retake Aleppo Read Article Syria’s rebels call for weapons as regime plans new onslaught
Jun 15, 2013
The Russian government's campaign against religious extremism may be doing more harm than good
Read Article Russia's mosque raids cast a wide net
Jun 08, 2013
President Putin says Russia is ready to replace peacekeepers from Austria in the Golan Heights after Vienna recalls troops from UN force. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Watch Video Video: Putin offers help in UN Golan Heights
Jun 07, 2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his wife, Lyudmila confirmed longstanding rumors that they no longer live together, acknowledging on state television that they have separated. Deborah Gembara reports. Watch Video Video: Vladimir and Lyudmila Putin say marriage is over
Jun 05, 2013
Beneath a market in Russia, police raid a subterranean settlement, complete with a café, a cinema, and a casino, where 200 migrant workers were illegally kept. Sarah Sheffer reports. Watch Video Video: Russian police raid underground worker 'town'
Jun 01, 2013
The murder of a pro-Chechen businessman in Ankara was the latest in a series of unsolved killings targeting members of anti-Russia groups in Turkey. And activists campaigning against Russian policies in the Caucasus say Moscow is behind the crimes. Read Article Russia playing out its Caucasus politics in Turkey, say activists
May 31, 2013
A Russian arms manufacturer said it is signing a contract to deliver at least 10 fighter jets to Syria. Read Article Russia to sell MiG fighter jets to Syria
May 31, 2013
The Syrian president, Bashar Al Assad, claims his regime has received a shipment of advanced air-defence equipment from Russia, raising the stakes for any possible western intervention in the country. Bradley Hope reports Read Article Assad boasts of Russian air defence missiles
May 24, 2013
The Syrian government has agreed to a conference on the country's future proposed by Russia and the United States, Russia's foreign ministry said. Read Article Syria regime 'agrees in principle' to take part in peace conference
May 23, 2013
US secretary of state condemns Hizbollah role in war and tells Assad assistance for opposition will be stepped up if he fails to join new peace talks. Hugh Naylor reports from Amman Read Article Syria rebels in plea for weapons to hold Qusayr
