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‘You’ve been duped by spooks & terrorists’: Russian military reveals flaws in NYT’s report on hospital bombings

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A damning report by the New York Times, which accused Russia of bombing four UN-protected hospitals in Syria, is a product of misinformation by Western intelligence services and jihadists, the Russian military said. … Read More >‘You’ve been duped by spooks & terrorists’: Russian military reveals flaws in NYT’s report on hospital bombings

Categories EU

Merkel tells Erdogan to IMMEDIATELY stop Syrian op – but why should he care what Europe says?

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel has demanded Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan halt his military incursion into northern Syria. But why would the Turkish leader listen? After all, he has 3.6 million reasons not to. … Read More >Merkel tells Erdogan to IMMEDIATELY stop Syrian op – but why should he care what Europe says?

Categories Middle East

Putin visits Saudi Arabia for first time since 2007 – but can Russia be friends with EVERYONE in the Middle East?

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Russia defends Iran, backs Bashar Assad in Syria and criticizes Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen. Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to Riyadh would seem a risky balancing act – but is instead a pragmatic move rooted in mutual interest. … Read More >Putin visits Saudi Arabia for first time since 2007 – but can Russia be friends with EVERYONE in the Middle East?

Categories Middle East

Syria must be free of foreign military presence, Russia should also leave if Damascus no longer needs its help – Putin

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The territorial integrity of Syria must be fully restored and all foreign forces should withdraw, including Russia if Damascus decides it doesn’t need Moscow’s help anymore, according to President Vladimir Putin. … Read More >Syria must be free of foreign military presence, Russia should also leave if Damascus no longer needs its help – Putin

Categories Middle East

Explosion reported near US outpost in Syria, amid speculation Turkey accidentally shells US special forces

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A blast occurred near a US military base near Kobane, Syria, according to Reuters. The explosion comes alongside reports that Turkish forces shelled their US counterparts in their anti-Kurdish offensive. … Read More >Explosion reported near US outpost in Syria, amid speculation Turkey accidentally shells US special forces

Categories Middle East

Erdogan says Turkey ‘won’t stop’ operation in northern Syria despite ‘threats’ as US warns it can ‘shut down’ Ankara’s economy

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Turkey’s military will continue its campaign against Kurdish militants in northern Syria despite “threats” from the US and allies, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, insisting the operation targets not Kurds but terrorists. … Read More >Erdogan says Turkey ‘won’t stop’ operation in northern Syria despite ‘threats’ as US warns it can ‘shut down’ Ankara’s economy

Categories Shows

Demystifying Syria

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On this edition of CrossTalk, we demystify Syria’s Kurds. Almost all of the criticism levied against Trump’s Syria policy is not rooted in facts. In fact, that criticism is driven by false narratives and the inability to admit that the international proxy war to overthrow the Damascus government has failed. The sooner all American troops leave Syria, the better for Syria and the region. … Read More >Demystifying Syria