US now openly admits its goal in Syria is to make it ‘difficult’ for Moscow and Damascus to defeat terrorists

The State Department’s special envoy for Syria has just admitted that the US aims to defend jihadist militants in Idlib against ‘Russian aggression,’ proving once again that the swamp in Foggy Bottom is alive and well. … Read More >US now openly admits its goal in Syria is to make it ‘difficult’ for Moscow and Damascus to defeat terrorists

Erdogan Says Proposed Joint Management of Oil Fields in Deir ez-Zor, Syria With Russia

The United States moved to “secure” oil rich-regions of eastern Syria late last year after moving troops away from the border with Turkey, sparking international condemnation and charges that Washington’s actions were a violation of international laws against pillaging. … Read More >Erdogan Says Proposed Joint Management of Oil Fields in Deir ez-Zor, Syria With Russia

All-star warmonger Lindsey Graham urges NATO to ‘get more involved’ in Idlib, Syria to stop ‘Syrian aggression’

Veteran chickenhawk Lindsey Graham once again beat his over-used war drum, this time because he wants NATO to get involved in Idlib, Syria to stop “Syrian aggression.” Yes, when will Syria stop intervening in its own country? … Read More >All-star warmonger Lindsey Graham urges NATO to ‘get more involved’ in Idlib, Syria to stop ‘Syrian aggression’

US exploring NATO aid for Turkey in Idlib, says sanctions could be applied if Russia or Syria violate ceasefire – reports

Washington’s special envoy for Syria has signaled that the US is exploring NATO involvement in Idlib, and said that any violations of the truce in the Syrian province could be punished with sanctions, according to reports. … Read More >US exploring NATO aid for Turkey in Idlib, says sanctions could be applied if Russia or Syria violate ceasefire – reports

US offered Ankara intelligence on Idlib, FM Cavusoglu claims, says S-400 won’t stop Turkey from getting Patriot missiles

The US was willing to give Turkey intelligence regarding Syria’s Idlib, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has claimed, adding that the purchase of Russian anti-air systems won’t prevent Ankara from acquiring Patriot missiles. … Read More >US offered Ankara intelligence on Idlib, FM Cavusoglu claims, says S-400 won’t stop Turkey from getting Patriot missiles

Syrians Pelt Stones at US Convoy to Stop It From Entering Village in Country’s Northeast – Report

According to the Sham FM broadcaster, people in al-Kuzliya village in Syria’s al-Hasakeh province did not allow a US military convoy of seven armoured vehicles to enter the village. The threw stones at the convoy, forcing it to turn back. … Read More >Syrians Pelt Stones at US Convoy to Stop It From Entering Village in Country’s Northeast – Report

Russian Military Police Continue Patrols of Syria’s Northern Provinces

Russian military police are continuing to patrol the Syrian-Turkish border in the north Syrian provinces of Aleppo, Raqqah and Hasakah, the head of the Russian Defenсe Ministry’s centку for Syria reconciliation, Rear Admiral Oleg Zhuravlev said on Sunday. … Read More >Russian Military Police Continue Patrols of Syria’s Northern Provinces