Washington Post | The Latest: Syria 'fully backing' Russia safe zones proposal Washington Post BEIRUT — The Latest on the Syrian conflict (all times local):. 10:40 p.m.. Syria's Foreign Ministry says Damascus is “fully backing” a Russian initiative to establish four areas of cease-fire in the war-torn country. The statement was carried by the ... Russia, Turkey Agree to Support Safe-Zones in Syria Syrian activists say explosion near Turkish border kills 5 Syrian opposition walks out of Astana meeting |
New York Times | To Freeze Syria War, Russia Proposes Setting Up 'De-escalation Zones' New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — Russia is circulating a draft proposal to Syrian rebel groups and diplomats that envisions pausing the war in Syria through the creation of safe “de-escalation zones,” with outside troops possibly acting as buffers between the ... |
CNN | Putin: Russia, Turkey support Syria 'de-escalation zones' CNN (CNN) Russia and Turkey are in favor of creating "de-escalation" zones in Syria in order to "cement" a ceasefire in the country, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday at a joint press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Putin Says Trump Backs Syria Plan, Russia Open to No-Fly Zones Putin requested his call with Trump to outline a plan for Syrian safe zones. Why now? Syria war: Putin says 'safe zones' have international support |
Foreign Policy (blog) | Turkey Threatens US Forces in Syria, as Putin Presses for Safe Zones Foreign Policy (blog) A top aide to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hinted Wednesday that U.S. commandos in northern Syria could be targeted by Turkish rockets if they continue to work with Kurdish fighters along the border with Turkey. The comments by Ilnur Cevik, ... Who Is Destroying Syria? Turkey threatens to strike U.S. forces partnered with Kurdish militias in Syria Analysis: ISIS and the US warning to Turkey against attacking Syrian Kurds |
Mirror.co.uk | Theresa May plots snap vote on bombing Syria... but is she turning into Trump's poodle? Mirror.co.uk Prime Minister Theresa May wants to call a Commons vote on bombing Syrian President Assad if the Tories get a landslide General Election win. She wants MPs of all parties to approve bombing missions on Syria 's troops to stop despot Assad's regime ... Conservatives may push for fresh Commons vote on Syria airstrikes after election Iran to continue sending military advisers to Syria: Guards commander Former U.S. ambassador to Syria recalls encounter with Assad |
Chicago Tribune | White House: Trump, Putin talk on phone, agree to increased diplomacy on Syria Chicago Tribune President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled improving prospects for cooperation in Syria in what the White House called a "very good" phone discussion that included a focus on setting up safe zones in the war-torn nation. Trump and Putin Agree to Seek Syria Cease-Fire Trump and Putin discuss moves towards Syria peace Trump, Putin Seek to Mend Fences Starting With Syria Crisis |
Financial Times | Lafarge boss defends himself over Syria controversy Financial Times At the time the Syria plant was operating, Mr Olsen was a senior manager at Lafarge. But LafargeHolcim has said its internal investigations had concluded he “was not responsible for, nor thought to be aware of, any wrongdoings” — a comment Mr Olsen ... |
Russia's Putin Seeks Syria 'Safe Zones' After Talks With Turkey, US Wall Street Journal (subscription) MOSCOW—Russian President Vladimir Putin called Wednesday for the creation of so-called “safe zones” in Syria following talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a move aimed at strengthening the fragile ... |
The Sun | Theresa May set to call a shock Commons vote on bombing Syria if Conservatives win General Election The Sun Theresa May set to call a shock Commons vote on bombing Syria if Conservatives win General Election. Government hope to increase military action if Assad's forces commit another gas attack atrocity like the one which killed 80 innocents earlier this year. |
New York Times | Islamic State Attack Kills Dozens Near Syria Refugee Camp New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — Islamic State militants attacked a checkpoint on Tuesday used by refugees fleeing fighting in Syria and Iraq, killing more than three dozen people, according to local Kurdish militants and monitoring groups. It was one of the largest ... 'Dozens killed' in ISIL attack on northeast Syria IS attack kills dozens at Syria camp Syria war: Many dead in IS attack on displaced people's camp |