Posts Tagged: Idlib Syria
Kremlin Rebuffs Trump on Syria, Says Military Action in Idlib Is Justified
The Kremlin rebuffed criticism from US President Donald Trump of Russian and Syrian government military action in Syria's rebel-held Idlib province, saying on Monday it...
Trump Calls on Russia, Syria to Stop Bombing Idlib Province
US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Russia and Syrian government forces to stop bombing Syria's Idlib province, following a Friday Kremlin statement that signaled...
Turkey Says It Will Not Withdraw Posts in Syria After Government Attacks
Turkey will not evacuate its military observation post in northern Syria's Idlib, the last rebel stronghold in the region, after a suspected Syrian government attack...
Turkey, Russia Discuss Reducing Tension in Syria’s Idlib
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and his Russian counterpart discussed by phone developments in Syria's Idlib province and measures to reduce tension in the area,...
Explainer: Why the War in Syria’s Idlib Escalated Again
A Russian-backed Syrian government offensive in the rebel-held northwest has killed dozens of people and forced more than 150,000 to flee, the biggest escalation in...
Kremlin, After Summit, Says No Offensive Planned in Syria’s Idlib
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia, Turkey and Iran had agreed to take unspecified extra steps to clear Syria's Idlib region of what...
Putin: Russia and Turkey to Act to Stabilize Syria’s Idlib Province
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday after which the Russian leader said the two men had discussed...
Situation in Syria’s Idlib Province Is Rapidly Deteriorating, Russia Says
The situation in Syria's Idlib province where Russia and Turkey have tried to create a de-escalation zone is rapidly deteriorating, Maria Zakharova, a Russian Foreign...
Russia Says Moscow and Ankara Must Take Swift Decisions on Syria’s Idlib
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told his Turkish counterpart on Tuesday that Moscow and Ankara needed to take swift decisions to support a demilitarized zone...
Shelling Kills Eight in De-escalation Zone Around Syria’s Idlib
At least eight people were killed by Syrian government shelling of the rebel-held Idlib province on Friday, according to a monitoring group -- the highest...
UN: Russia and Turkey Give More Time for Idlib Deal In Syria
Russia and Turkey plan to give more time for the implementation of their de-escalation deal in the Syrian province of Idlib, a "great relief" for...
Syria Says Idlib Situation Untenable If Jihadists Won’t Comply With Deal
Syria's foreign minister said on Monday the situation in Idlib was untenable if jihadists do not comply with a Russian-Turkish agreement for the area, on...
Report: Syrian Rebels Complete Withdrawal of Heavy Weapons From Idlib Frontline
Syrian rebels completed the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the frontline in Idlib on Monday, under the deal between Russia and Turkey to create a...
First Rebel Group Begins Withdrawal From Demilitarized Zone in Syria’s Idlib
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Sunday that rebel group Failaq al-Sham has started withdrawing its forces and heavy arms from a demilitarized...
