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96	3783	Putin calling the strikes against a sovereign state a "violation of...international law" that will "inflict major damage" to U.S.-	Russia	relations, according to spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Russia has lent Assad crucial diplomatic and military support throughout the war, including advanced
96	3790	state a "violation of...international law" that will "inflict major damage" to U.S.-Russia relations, according to spokesman Dmitry Peskov.	Russia	has lent Assad crucial diplomatic and military support throughout the war, including advanced air-defense equipment and an air campaign
96	3818	support throughout the war, including advanced air-defense equipment and an air campaign by Russian warplanes beginning in September 2015.	Russia	has a military area at Shayrat Airfield, but Pentagon spokesman Navy Captain Jeff Davis said precautions were taken by U.S
96	4966	New York at a summit on women's issues on April 6, the former Democratic presidential nominee and first lady said	Russia	intended to create "distrust and confusion" by hacking into and then leaking her party's internal e-mails to the media
96	5301	student at St. Petersburg State Economic University, was among 14 people killed, including the suspected attacker. Some media outlets in	Russia	reported in the hours after the attack that Aryshev was a suspect. That was never officially confirmed, and he was
96	5499	with a terrorist attack in St. Petersburg. And it ended with U.S. missile strikes against Syria that were condemned by	Russia	. And in between, a suspected chemical-weapons attack in Syria shocked the world. On this week's Power Vertical Podcast, we'll
96	5591	relations with the West and forge an international coalition against terrorism? Or will this be negated by growing tension between	Russia	and the West over Syria? Joining me on the podcast will be co-host Mark Galeotti, a senior research fellow
96	7875	on a daily basis highlighted the "madness" of Moscow's strategy of attack. In the southern city of Kherson, Ukraine accused	Russia	of looting empty homes and occupying them with troops in civilian clothes in expectation of a Ukrainian offensive to retake
96	8572	serving 4 1/2 years behind bars for organizing protests. He said he wanted to continue working for democratization in	Russia	. (RFE/RL's Russian Service) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the U.S. missile strikes on a Syrian base were
96	8631	meeting of the Commonwealth of Independent States in Tashkent, Lavrov said the U.S. action could further harm its relations with	Russia	. (Reuters) Hours after the United States struck a Syrian air base with a barrage of cruise missiles on April 7
96	8901	deter the spread and use of deadly chemical weapons" that Assad used in violation of international law, he said. WATCH:	Russia	Slams 'Thoughtless' U.S. Strikes On Syria Leonid Slutsky, the head of the international affairs committee in Russia's lower house of
96	9393	sense of the situation." Throughout his presidential campaign, Trump said repeatedly that he would like to improve bilateral ties with	Russia	that have been badly strained over the conflicts in Ukraine and Syria. Trump has highlighted the prospects of teaming up
96	9611	notably in connection with what U.S. intelligence calls a Kremlin-directed hacking and propaganda campaign to help Trump defeat Clinton. (	Russia	denies the allegation.) Following the April 7 missile strikes on the Syrian base, the editor in chief of Russia's state
96	9762	Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said Islamic State militants launched attacks straight after U.S. missile strikes on Syria, adding that	Russia	hoped this was not coordinated action. A number of senior Russian officials have condemned the strikes, which Washington said were
96	9797	the strikes, which Washington said were retaliation for a chemical weapons attack it blamed on the Syrian government. (Reuters) KRASNOYARSK,	Russia	-- Russian opposition activist Leonid Razvozzhayev has been released from a Siberian prison after serving a 4 1/2-year sentence
96	9834	1/2-year sentence. Razvozzhayev says he was abducted by Russian security agents in Ukraine in 2012 and brought to	Russia	, where he was arrested and tried. A court in Moscow found him guilty of helping to organize a protest on
96	9869	helping to organize a protest on Moscow's Bolotnaya Square in May 2012 and of attempts to organize similar rallies across	Russia	. Police and protesters blamed each other for violence that erupted at the protest on the eve of Vladimir Putin's return
96	9939	yet know what he is going to do now but that he would like to contribute to the democratization of	Russia	and reforms in the country's corrections system. For two years, Razvozzhayev will be monitored by police and barred from attending
96	10056	with a terrorist attack in St. Petersburg. And it ended with U.S. missile strikes against Syria that were condemned by	Russia	. In between, a chemical-weapons attack in Syria shocked the world. On this week's Power Vertical Podcast, we'll try to
96	10146	relations with the West and forge an international coalition against terrorism? Or will this be negated by growing tension between	Russia	and the West over Syria, highlighted by this week's chemical-weapons attack and ensuing U.S. missile strikes. Joining me on
96	10473	charges" against Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny "and all the peaceful protesters and journalists detained after the recent demonstrations in	Russia	." In what is being hailed by Israeli media as an "unexpected, unprecedented, and curious move," Russia has said it envisions
96	10489	the recent demonstrations in Russia." In what is being hailed by Israeli media as an "unexpected, unprecedented, and curious move,"	Russia	has said it envisions West Jerusalem as the future capital of Israel and East Jerusalem to be the capital of
96	10535	government of Moldova has condemned a recent appeal by the de facto authorities in the country's breakaway Trandniester region asking	Russia	to recognize the region's travel documents. Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed the head of the Mari El region. The
96	10644	on Syria and the Russian response. In Republic.ru, Moscow-based foreign affairs analyst Vladimir Frolov looks at the fallout for	Russia	from the chemical-weapons attack in Khan Sheikhoun. Son Of Sputnik In its latest installment on Russian active measures in
96	10806	the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Alberta, outlines three ways the West can get tough on	Russia	over Crimea. Russia's Asian Dreams In Intersection magazine, the University of Warsaw's Marcin Kaczmarski argues that in East Asia, Russia's
96	11007	the Balkan country as he pursues an agenda of seeking membership in the European Union while maintaining friendly ties with	Russia	. His new job will be largely ceremonial, but he is expected to retain de facto power through control of his
96	12464	sees the Balkan nation strengthening its ties to the European Union, downplaying the notion that Belgrade is turning closer to	Russia	at the expense of its relations with the West. In an interview with RFE/RLs Balkan Service, Ambassador Kyle Scott
96	12597	Serbias path to EU membership, but he has also expressed desires for better ties with the countrys long-time ally,	Russia	. The presidential role is largely ceremonial, but he is expected to retain de facto power through control of his ruling
96	12669	and "Freedom of media. Scott said he sees no deviation in Belgrade's course toward European integration. Serbia getting closer to	Russia	? No, quite the opposite. I think Serbia is seeking to and is moving closer to the European Union, he said
96	12859	vibrant democracy," he added. The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard.	Russia	and the United States continued to trade barbs and accusations in the wake of a U.S. missile strike against a
96	12932	7, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said the U.S. move brought the country to "the brink of combat clashes with	Russia	." Medvedev criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for acting "in defiance of international law, without approval from the United Nations, and
96	13107	that Washington is "prepared to do more -- but we hope that is not necessary." Britain's UN ambassador, Matthew Rycroft, said	Russia	bears substantial responsibility for the apparent chemical-weapons attack. "Russia has given [Syrian President Bashar al-]Assad everything he could
96	13117	that is not necessary." Britain's UN ambassador, Matthew Rycroft, said Russia bears substantial responsibility for the apparent chemical-weapons attack. "	Russia	has given [Syrian President Bashar al-]Assad everything he could dream of," Rycroft said. "Without Russia's seven vetoes in the
96	13170	would have faced sanctions and justice." In Moscow, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the planned April 12 visit to	Russia	of U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson remains on the schedule. "Let him come and tell what strange things they
96	13229	failed to live up to a 2013 agreement that was intended to strip Syria of its chemical-weapons stockpiles. "Either	Russia	has been complicit or Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement
96	13234	a 2013 agreement that was intended to strip Syria of its chemical-weapons stockpiles. "Either Russia has been complicit or	Russia	has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement," Tillerson said. Nonetheless, Russia's Foreign
96	13501	substantial action abroad since he took office in January. The U.S. strike sharply increased tension between the United States and	Russia	, which immediately denounced the move as an "act of aggression" that would harm bilateral ties and serve the interests of
96	13636	behavior, which only reveals its short-sightedness and political and military blindness to reality," Assad's office said in a statement.	Russia	and Iran, Assad's chief allies in the Middle Eastern country's civil war, quickly condemned the strike in strong terms. Washington's
96	13760	to the creation of an international coalition for the fight" against terrorism, he said. The Pentagon earlier said it told	Russia	in advance of the strikes and that it took pains to avoid hitting parts of the air base where Russian
96	14449	who spoke anonymously as saying the cruise-missile was a "one-off," suggesting that no further strikes are currently planned.	Russia	and Syria claim that the toxic gas was released when air strikes by government forces hit a rebel weapons depot
96	14616	extremely low," saying that "only 23 missiles reached the air base. It is unclear where the other 36 fell." WATCH:	Russia	Slams 'Thoughtless' U.S. Strikes On Syria Trump did not announce the attack in advance, though he and other national security
96	16343	of time in order to minimize losses to Russian and Syrian personnel -- in compliance with an airspace safety memorandum between	Russia	and the U.S.-led coalition in Syria, which is conducting separate air campaigns in the country. "We don't know whether
96	16418	with it by informing the Russians two hours before the attack. In such a situation, again, we don't know if	Russia	wanted to or didn't want to use their air-defense system." 'Not Idiots' Aytech Bizhev, the former deputy commander-in
96	16563	altitudes. It would have been an entirely different picture." Russias Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on April 7 that	Russia	would beef up Syrias air defenses "very soon in order to defend the most vulnerable objects of Syrian infrastructure," Interfax
96	17792	industrialized digital operation. Headquartered in Malmo in Sweden, Ikano Bank has operations in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Austria,	Russia	and the UK. About Capgemini With more than 190,000 people, Capgemini is present in over 40 countries and celebrates its
96	29813	worlds first factory of hybrid ... Read More Norway has announced that it will be upping its military preparedness amid the	Russia	-Ukraine conflict, but assured citizens they don't believe a Russian invasion is imminent. Read More scientists and professionals around the
96	31499	global political and business leaders to promote UK PLC. Read More Politics News Congress Probe Into Trump S Ties To	Russia	Puts Spotlight On A Low Profile Lawmaker | RobinsPost News & Noticias It was the second major admission in recent months by
96	34183	as up to 16 solar panels. The motionless design, created by Texas-based startup Aeromine Technologies ... Read More Us News	Russia	Decries Clear Act Of Aggression In Us Strike On Syria | RobinsPost News & Noticias It was a "very rare moment", said
96	34212	On Syria | RobinsPost News & Noticias It was a "very rare moment", said Syria expert Samuel Ramani, and a sign "that	Russia	... helped US forces avoid a face-off with Syrian regime forces. dls/ho/ami/fz The Barron's news department ... Read
96	34292	States will consider every means to advance ... but added that Moscow was instead "doubling and tripling down" on its aggression.	Russia	has intensified its missile and drone attacks ... Read More "Obviously, we're concerned about these allegations that the Russians raised, them
96	34553	were killed or ... Read More It was a "very rare moment", said Syria expert Samuel Ramani, and a sign "that	Russia	and the US still want deconfliction in Syria". A staunch opponent of the Syrian regime, Washington first deployed ... Read More
96	34991	Read More ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday called the attack that damaged the huge bridge connecting	Russia	to the annexed territory of Crimea a terrorist act ... Read More President Putin calls the Kerch Bridge attack a "terrorist
96	35080	that ... Read More ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday called the attack that damaged the huge bridge connecting	Russia	to its annexed territory of Crimea "a terrorist act ... Read More ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday
96	35110	Read More ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday called the attack that damaged the huge bridge connecting	Russia	to its annexed territory of Crimea a terrorist act ... Read More Russia President Vladimir Putin is calling the attack on
96	35122	the attack that damaged the huge bridge connecting Russia to its annexed territory of Crimea a terrorist act ... Read More	Russia	President Vladimir Putin is calling the attack on the Kerch Bridge to Crimea a terrorist act carried ... At least 19
96	35172	in the ... Read More Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday called the attack that damaged the huge bridge connecting	Russia	to its annexed territory of Crimea a terrorist act masterminded by ... Read More Us News Utility Crews Work To Restore
96	36304	war in Ukraine since February ... It was a "very rare moment", said Syria expert Samuel Ramani, and a sign "that	Russia	and the US still want deconfliction in Syria". Read More U.S. forces first deployed into Syria during the Obama administration's
96	41380	audience with an introductory speech, said: "AK ALROSA is a unique corporation systemically important for the domestic economy, which represents	Russia	beyond its borders. The position of the company obliges our team and business to comply with the highest standards of
96	61136	White House to secure flight corridors through Mediterranean countries, a key consideration after two hectic days of diplomatic wrangling between	Russia	, the United States and Americas allies in the region. Russias deputy envoy to the United Nations in New York, Vladimir
96	69545	is just smoke and mirrors. If Trump meant business he would have taken out the main runway and not let	Russia	know we were coming. He just did this to keep everyone looking away from what is really happening in his
96	69652	reasonable level of control over his ally. Evidently Obama did not explain the issue with sufficient clarity. Trump essentially told	Russia	that Assad can kill all the people he desires in suppressing the rebellion, but must not use chemical weapons. In
96	69702	problem because our troops would have to shoot several ways at the same time with most factions arrayed against them.	Russia	under Putin is pursuing a course Stalin, Khrushchev, or Brezhnev of the old Soviet Union would never have approved. For
96	69801	Regarding Paper should focus on the Rice controversy (April 5): President Trump was desperate to divert attention from charges that	Russia	helped his campaign. Enter shiny object No. 1. He makes up a story that Barack Obama personally wiretapped him. But
96	70492	joined by Islamic State and other jihadists who dont share the rebels goal of a democratic Syria). Advertisement But since	Russia	decided in 2015 to offer vigorous airpower support to the Syrian government, the conflict has also begun to resemble the
96	70523	Syrian government, the conflict has also begun to resemble the proxy wars seen so often in the 20th century, with	Russia	and Iran taking on the United States and its allies. There are many other complexities as well. Yes, of course
96	70928	of the country, an attack that killed dozens of citizens, including many children. Advertisement The U.S. military action had critics.	Russia	and Iran both Syrian government allies were outraged by the strike. China had a different tack condemning the use of
96	82849	reported Friday that the Trump administration signaled new sanctions would soon follow the missile attack. The Pentagon was probing whether	Russia	was involved in the chemical weapons assault that compelled Trump to action. During the Obama presidency, Trump said Obama should
96	83007	was a bad idea. He said at the time it was better to pressure Syria to surrender its chemical weapons.	Russia	negotiated a deal with Syria in 2013 that required Syrias chemical weapons to be destroyed under international supervision. But the
96	85082	market growth will be contributed by countries such as the U.K., Germany, Spain, France, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Netherlands, and	Russia	in the European regions. Latin American countries such as Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and Chile will be contributing towards the increasing
96	97497	the best interests of the committee and Congress to have Texas Rep. Mike Conaway temporarily take charge of the committees	Russia	investigation. The question, though, is whether Nunes jumped from the leadership of the high-profile Russia investigation or was pushed
96	97513	charge of the committees Russia investigation. The question, though, is whether Nunes jumped from the leadership of the high-profile	Russia	investigation or was pushed. If his statement is true, its the first and probably the last time Devin Nunes gave
96	97662	this probe as legitimate under his leadership. Nunes reportedly met with Ryan Wednesday night to discuss stepping aside from the	Russia	investigation. Ryan, who at a news conference last week simply said, No when asked if Nunes should drop out of
96	97748	into Russias actions and follow the facts wherever they lead. And while the president last week tweeted that the Trump	Russia	story is a hoax! and has consistently suggested that any investigation should be aimed at former President Barack Obamas Democratic
96	98192	was long overdue. Nunes was compromised from day one, and he had no business leading the investigation into the Trump-	Russia	connection, Pelosi said in a statement. The White House made a fool of Chairman Nunes, and he has deeply tarnished
96	112745	Union hasnt led to an increase in cigarette exports to that market. Only 3% of Armenia cigarette exports go to	Russia	. None are exported to Belarus, Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan. The only African country importing Armenian cigarettes in Libya - $805,000 worth. Georgia
96	117667	Assad for a chemical weapons attack against civilians caught up in his countrys long civil war. China has sided with	Russia	at the United Nations in opposing condemnation of Assads government but has not become directly involved in the conflict. The
96	117987	this week, dramatically expands U.S. military involvement in Syria and exposes the U.S. to heightened risk of direct confrontation with	Russia	and Iran, both backing Assad in his attempt to crush his opposition. President Trump said the strike was in the
96	118619	with a modest web of Syrian air defenses and potentially more advanced types of surface-to-air missiles provided by	Russia	. It was not immediately clear whether Thursdays assault marked the beginning of a broader campaign against the Assad government. Sens
96	118679	sent an important message the United States will no longer stand idly by as Assad, aided and abetted by Putins	Russia	, slaughters innocent Syrians with chemical weapons and barrel bombs. Dan Lamothe, Missy Ryan and Thomas Gibbons-Neff are Washington Post
96	128373	view of Congress, should Assad be found to be planning or using sarin gas again." The 2013 diplomacy involved a	Russia	-backed guarantee that the Assad regime would reduce chemical weapons. It clearly has not delivered, just as it has repeatedly
96	128399	regime would reduce chemical weapons. It clearly has not delivered, just as it has repeatedly hidden behind the cloak of	Russia	to bloc United Nations Security Council attempts to reduce the dangers it poses. While Mr Turnbull insisted on Friday that
96	128439	that Washington did not intend these strikes to overthrow the Assad regime, US Secretary of State and erstwhile friend of	Russia	, Rex Tillerson, was clear that Moscow's support for the Syrian President was an indirect target. Moscow was "either complicit or
96	140907	attack. The attacks occurred in 2014 and 2015. The panel also finds that the Islamic State group used mustard gas.	Russia	, China block UN sanctions on Syria February 28 Russia and China veto a United Nations Security Council action authorising sanctions
96	140916	panel also finds that the Islamic State group used mustard gas. Russia, China block UN sanctions on Syria February 28	Russia	and China veto a United Nations Security Council action authorising sanctions against the Syrian Government over accusations of chemical weapons
96	141196	6 The Kremlin says differences with Washington over the use of chemical weapons in Syria are unlikely to worsen US-	Russia	relations. Russian President Vladimir Putin warns against apportioning blame for the chemical weapons attack until it is investigated. Putin's spokesman
96	141495	start of the conflict, which has served as a proxy war for various international actors including Turkey, Qatar, Iran and	Russia	. There are fears that the military escalation could exacerbate damaged relations between Russia and the US. Russian President Vladimir Putin
96	141508	international actors including Turkey, Qatar, Iran and Russia. There are fears that the military escalation could exacerbate damaged relations between	Russia	and the US. Russian President Vladimir Putin viewed the attack as "aggression against a sovereign nation" and Iran also condemned
96	141731	are not useful. It is [like an] anesthetic for now that detracts away from the larger crimes of Assad and	Russia	," he said. "If his planes are still in the sky and can still kill us, then this is all just
96	142230	strong signal that these gas attacks should have never occurred - and they should never occur again," he said. How has	Russia	responded? Russian is one of Assad's main backers, the other is Iran. Russian President Vladimir Putin says the missile strikes
96	142261	is Iran. Russian President Vladimir Putin says the missile strikes broke international law and would "inflict major damage" on US-	Russia	relations. "Putin views the US strikes on Syria as aggression against a sovereign state in violation of the norms of
96	142305	on a made-up up pretext," Mr Putin's spokesman was reported saying. "Washington's step will inflict major damage on US-	Russia	ties." It has been reported that Russia is calling call for an urgent meeting of the U.N. Security Council to
96	142312	Putin's spokesman was reported saying. "Washington's step will inflict major damage on US-Russia ties." It has been reported that	Russia	is calling call for an urgent meeting of the U.N. Security Council to discuss the situation. Russia's coalition with the
96	142390	al-Assad's responsibility for a chemical attack in Idlib with gunpowder", according to a report by the Interfax news agency.	Russia	has since said it will suspend a deal with the US to prevent mid-air collisions over Syria, according to
96	142419	with the US to prevent mid-air collisions over Syria, according to the Associated Press. Under the memorandum, signed after	Russia	launched an air campaign in Syria in September 2015, Russia and the US had exchanged information about their flights to
96	142429	according to the Associated Press. Under the memorandum, signed after Russia launched an air campaign in Syria in September 2015,	Russia	and the US had exchanged information about their flights to avoid incidents in the crowded skies over Syria. Iran reportedly
96	142731	John McCain said the strikes sent an important message that the US would not "stand by" as Assad, aided by	Russia	, "slaughters innocent Syrians." What happens next? It could be a one off attack. Reuters is quoting a US defense official
96	142785	at his Sydney press conference earlier today. The UN Security Council may convene another emergency meeting. The world is expecting	Russia	and Iran to make a statement. How did the United States initially respond to the chemical attack? On Thursday, the
96	146914	R-8 Voting no: Mark Pocan, D-2, Gwen Moore, D-4 Not voting: Glenn Grothman, R-6 Congressional Trump-	Russia	Probes: The House on Tuesday refused, 185-228, to deny benefits under HR 1343 (above) to any firm whose officers
96	152949	action, Obama wavered. First, he announced unilateral action and then he decided to request Congressional approval. Ultimately, the U.S. and	Russia	offered Assad a deal: There would be no attacks on the Assad regime as long as the country turned in
96	153280	this regime militarily? No one." All efforts to hold Syria accountable in the UN Security Council are systematically vetoed by	Russia	. The draft resolution that France, Britain and the United States introduced on Wednesday in response to the Khan Sheikhoun attack
96	153386	full of assertions and finger-pointing with the aim of sowing doubts about Assad's guilt. It isn't particular surprising that	Russia	would deny the evidence. A chemical weapons attack by the regime doesn't just cast a bad light on Russia's Syrian
96	153451	that Russia's support for Assad is "not unconditional." It took years before the United States and Turkey closed ranks with	Russia	in agreeing that Assad's ouster should not be a precondition for a peace agreement in Syria. When Russian soldiers helped
96	154204	Trump warned so emphatically against an intervention, the conditions for doing so were considerably more favorable than they are today.	Russia	wasn't yet active in Syria and there was still a large number of moderate rebels. For many observers, it is
96	158408	scale. On the face of it, this is a change of direction in US policy towards the Assad regime and	Russia	. But even if it is only a short-term response to an act of barbarism that does not mean the
96	160190	McCain and Lindsey Graham, who were previously highly critical of White House policy in a joint statement. Angry protests from	Russia	about a military assault on their Syrian ally by the US will be helpful to Mr Trump and his administration
96	178655	injured. Some 14 warplanes, aircraft shelters and fuel dumps have been destroyed. The US military had given prior warning to	Russia	so they could get their military personnel out of harms way. Loading.... Russias official spokesman has denounced President Trump for
96	179214	strike on a Syrian air base / US Navy/AP Assad now poses an acute dilemma for his two principal allies,	Russia	and Iran. Both were seeking to scale back their military support, now that the second city, Aleppo, had been battered
96	179622	action yet in Syrias six-year-long civil war, raising risks of confrontation with Al-Assads two main military backers	Russia	and Iran. The Pentagon has confirmed that the US informed Russian ahead of the strike that saw 59 Tomahawk cruise
96	180137	launched on a "made-up pretext" and as a cynical attempt to distract the world from civilian deaths in Iraq.	Russia	said it did not believe that Syria possessed chemical weapons and that the US move would inevitably create a serious
96	180404	put him in "the same league with Bush and Obama". Loading.... Russian deputy envoy to the UN, Vladimir Safronkov, said	Russia	had warned the US to "think about what military actions have led to in Iraq, Libya and other countries". President
96	182302	Photographs showed burnt-out aircraft and weapons bunkers where the missiles had hit. Mr Poddubnyy, who works for media outlet	Russia	24, wrote on Twitter: It looks like the rockets reached 20 goals. Where are the rest? US missile airstrike on
96	182977	of commanders of helicopter squadrons. A vote on the resolution was delayed beyond Thursday, with consultation continuing among council members.	Russia	was expected to block the UN resolution, though, having previously used its veto power seven times to halt UN action
96	183536	Syria". A US satellite image shows the Shayrat air base which was blasted. / AP Reacting to the news on Friday,	Russia	- which is Syria's most powerful ally - called the US air strike an act of "aggression against a sovereign state in
96	183570	of "aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international law". A US Department of Defence statement on Friday said	Russia	was told in advance about the strike. An image released by the US showing the impact crater after Syria's alleged
96	183840	chemical weapons" by severely damaging or destroying aircraft, according to initial indications, he added. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson said	Russia	had "failed" to deliver its commitment to secure Syria's chemical weapons, saying it had been either complicit or "simply incompetent
96	184184	as it was in its vital interest to stop their proliferation. Syria: What led to the US airstrikes? Syrian ally	Russia	accused the US of encouraging terrorists with its unilateral actions and promised to strengthen its allys anti-aircraft defences. It
96	198505	loss of the popular vote on voter fraud. He blamed Democrats for the long-running investigation into his contacts with	Russia	. He blamed the intelligence community for leaking information about his contacts with Russia, comparing their actions to those seen in
96	198518	long-running investigation into his contacts with Russia. He blamed the intelligence community for leaking information about his contacts with	Russia	, comparing their actions to those seen in Russia or Nazi Germany. He blamed the media for inventing a narrative that
96	198526	He blamed the intelligence community for leaking information about his contacts with Russia, comparing their actions to those seen in	Russia	or Nazi Germany. He blamed the media for inventing a narrative that he criticized the intelligence community. Trump blamed Obama
96	217281	atrocities. While it would have been better for this to have been handled by the United Nations, the reality is	Russia	and China have continually blocked any UN intervention in Syria. The previous US administration had warned that Dr Assad could
96	217774	in particular the United States. In a slap at the administration of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Mr Turnbull said that "	Russia	obviously is the principal foreign sponsor of the Assad regime". Asked whether Russia had behaved appropriately, Mr Turnbull said, "No
96	217787	President Vladimir Putin, Mr Turnbull said that "Russia obviously is the principal foreign sponsor of the Assad regime". Asked whether	Russia	had behaved appropriately, Mr Turnbull said, "No." The most likely way that the US can find a political path forward
96	217949	already providing forces to fight the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria but it was up to countries such as	Russia	and Iran to pressure the Assad regime. "Australia certainly can provide some sort of international condemnation of Assad," he said
96	218019	swift US missile strike against the Syrian regime over its deadly gas attack on civilians to ramp up pressure on	Russia	to stop further war crimes by the regime of Bashar al-Assad. In the wake of the strike on Friday
96	218120	Media that they did not see regime change as part of the US government's plans. Mr Turnbull, however, said that	Russia	had a "solemn obligation" to stop its "client" from using such weapons prohibited under international law. The most pressing, fraught
96	224457	because it holds veto power over any UN Security Council vote to sanction Syria, and in February had joined with	Russia	to block a UN sanction against Syria's use of chemical weapons. This time, however, China's early response has sat in
96	224480	a UN sanction against Syria's use of chemical weapons. This time, however, China's early response has sat in contrast to	Russia	, which had quickly labelled the US strikes an act ofaggression.Overnight in the United Nations Security Council, China's delegate Liu Jieyi
96	225593	the White House and Pentagon studied military options. Russia's warning US military action put the new President at odds with	Russia	, which has air and ground forces in Syria after intervening there on Assad's side in 2015 and turning the tide
96	225632	the tide against mostly Sunni Muslim rebel groups. A US defence official said the US had been in contact with	Russia	throughout the day leading up to the missile attack, according to CNN. Nevertheless, Russians were located at the targeted base
96	225716	the US carried out military strikes against Syria over the deadly gas attack. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said	Russia	failed to carry out a 2013 agreement to secure Syrian chemical weapons. Tillerson said Moscow was either complicit, or incompetent
96	226232	for a strong response". On Friday morning, Mr Turnbull linked the attacks to Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and blamed	Russia	for failing to rein in its ally. Why Tomahawk missiles? The Tomahawk has been a critical part of US warfare
96	226350	with a modest web of Syrian air defences and potentially more advanced types of surface-to-air missiles provided by	Russia	. One of Assad's more prevalent systems, the S-200, was used to target Israeli jets last month, but missiles were
96	226531	were responding to the news of the US strike. Mr Spooner said investors would now be looking to see how	Russia	responds or if the conflict spreads elsewhere into the Middle East. Equites markets in Japan, Korea and Singapore were all
96	226651	Mr Spooner said. The Australian dollar fell to a one-month low with analysts tipping that uncertainty about US and	Russia	would keep pressure on the currency. The local unit had fallen to 75.24 US cents at 12.30pm AEST, from 75.38
96	227033	Syrian Arab Army using chemical weapons in Khan Sheikhoun, without knowing the reality of what happened," it added. In Moscow,	Russia	said it would withdraw from a pact with Washington to share information about warplane missions over Syria, where a US
96	227534	the US government's determination to prevent the spread and use of chemical weapons." French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said	Russia	and Iran needed to understand that supporting Assad made no sense and that the escalation of the US military role
96	228806	that may have occurred. Rep. Devin Nunes has denied spilling secret information, even as he recused himself from the committees	Russia	investigation into the matter. As the House Ethics Committee announced that it had launched an inquiry, Nunes said the allegations
96	231143	later, Clinton said drily, Yes that was one of the high points. I am obviously concerned what went on with	Russia	. {We need to] start acting like patriotic Americans because a foreign power meddled with our election. Were learning more about
96	233945	missiles that Moscow deployed to its air base in Latakia and the port of Tartus, respectively. Its not clear whether	Russia	forces had authorization to defend against an American attack on Moscows ally in Syria. But the Tomahawk strike risked directly
96	235086	damaged the Shayrat air base, but Syria has many other bases, ample munitions, and the political will backed up by	Russia	to continue targeting civilians. The latest airstrikes on Khan Sheikhoun utilized small conventional rockets, and there were no reported injuries
96	235469	statement: We are here. We are the strongest player in the region. He said airstrikes are the only language which	Russia	and its allies can understand. A key decision will be how the United States now responds to more conventional violence
96	236112	to the U.S. interventions ability to protect civilians. But on the other side, in their responses to the American action,	Russia	, whose air force controls the skies over Syria, and Iran, whose volunteers control the ground, and President Bashar al Assad
96	236667	said. Its always something thats sarcastic, but fun. Trump has also claimed sarcasm on occasion, like when he called on	Russia	to hack Hillary Clintons emails, but to quote the great Inigo Montoya, You keep using that word. I do not
96	239084	sharply Thursday night after U.S. President Donald Trump launched a cruise-missile attack against a Syrian government airbase. On Friday,	Russia	woke up to the words bombings and war. Russian President Vladimir Putin referred to the missile strike as an act
96	239374	irresponsible airstrike would cause an even bigger escalation of violence: This is fraught with [the possibility of] direct clashes between	Russia	and United States, exchanges of fire, nothing can be excluded now, Yemelyanov told Interfax. But hours passed and no actions
96	239402	can be excluded now, Yemelyanov told Interfax. But hours passed and no actions were taken by the Kremlin. So far	Russia	sits with its tail between its legs, astonished by Trumps quick return to the Middle East, says senior military analyst
96	239543	establishment voices, unable to hear Moscows point of view, so right now we witness the official end of Trumpomania in	Russia	, Markin added. All political experts The Daily Beast interviewed agreed that Trumps attack on Syria would make it much harder
96	239604	to come to Moscow next week. The Kremlin had hoped talks would focus on ending the new Cold War with	Russia	that began in 2014 after the annexation of Crimea, the launch of an insurgency in eastern Ukraine, and Western sanctions
96	239653	agenda issue will be the future of Assad. Tillerson was unusually vocaland bluntThursday night after the cruise missiles were launched.	Russia	has failed in its responsibility to deliver on a 2013 commitment to secure Syrias chemical weapons, he told reporters. Moscow
96	239821	forces operating in Syria. But Trump decided to strike and be a popular politician in the media, so in response	Russia	suspends our deal with the U.S., Markov told The Daily Beast. So now our forces in Syria can bring down
96	241902	it signed in 2014, which bans the use, stockpiling, and weaponizing of all types of chemical arms. Early on Thursday,	Russia	proposed a resolution to address the chemical attack in Idlib. Moscow insisted that a commission to investigate must be regionally
96	242033	over to the inspectors air logs, details of helicopter squadrons, including higher brass, and access to relevant Syrian air bases.	Russia	made clear it would veto the resolution. The U.S. and its allies told Russia that its resolution would not pass
96	242047	access to relevant Syrian air bases. Russia made clear it would veto the resolution. The U.S. and its allies told	Russia	that its resolution would not pass. At that point the 10 non-permanent members of the council proposed yet a
96	243918	of a body and failure to report a death. They likely wont seek extradition if she decides to stay in	Russia	. If a terrorist were to attack Stockholm, the popular pedestrian thoroughfare of Drottningattan would be an appealing target. Flanked with
96	255753	to task over a 2013 Tweet he posted reacting to a deal struck by the Obama administration in Geneva with	Russia	over the dismantling of Syrias chemical weapons stockpile, however. Great news out of Geneva. Win-win: chemical weapons gone, no
96	255898	so-called European partners that were not going to tolerate this anymore. Murphy stood by the 2013 accord, but said	Russia	reneged on the deal. They didnt live up to the agreement, but that doesnt mean it wasnt an important agreement
96	256009	whether Assad should be removed from power. The question is whether the Trump administration now pursues an aggressive course involving	Russia	and Iran, who are the aiders and abettors, Blumenthal said. Assad is there because of Russia. Hes Russias client. He
96	256025	an aggressive course involving Russia and Iran, who are the aiders and abettors, Blumenthal said. Assad is there because of	Russia	. Hes Russias client. He would not be using chemical weapons but for the Russians. U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn
96	260430	again, the world watched but did not act. Perhaps now the Russian people will finally see why the world blames	Russia	for enabling the horror in Syria and elsewhere. And perhaps Russians will finally figure out that although Putins militarism and
96	260507	Russias citizens have forgotten or never even knew! that just three years ago, Putin came close to convincing world leaders	Russia	could be a trusted partner in the global economy. But Putins chance to bring prosperity to his people was shattered
96	260606	agent in East Germany when the Berlin Wall fell. And how Putin has relied on military power to make sure	Russia	never suffered that sort of embarrassment again. But I believe there was a crucial gap in CNNs otherwise comprehensive documentary
96	260779	one of the most important days in Russian history. The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi was a huge success for	Russia	and Putins grand plan seemed on the verge of delivering for the Russian people. But when Putin saw Ukraine, once
96	260846	backing of Ukraine rebels. A stunned G8 retaliated by canceling its June summit in Sochi and held a G7 (minus	Russia	) in Germany instead. The West slapped Russia with new sanctions. Putin abandoned all pretense of being a global good neighbor
96	260853	retaliated by canceling its June summit in Sochi and held a G7 (minus Russia) in Germany instead. The West slapped	Russia	with new sanctions. Putin abandoned all pretense of being a global good neighbor and aligned himself with the worlds worst
96	269644	the decision to strike." In addition to the blunt message sent to Assad, the strikes are also a signal to	Russia	and Iran, Syria's main benefactors, as well as China, which the U.S. believes isn't doing enough to stop North Korea's
96	270953	he works. "All of these factors have been changing the level of seriousness they take in these attacks." In February,	Russia	and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution authorizing punitive actions against the Syrian government after a joint investigative team
96	276453	President Bashar Assad's government came under mounting international pressure after a chemical attack in northern Syria, with even key ally	Russia	saying its support is not unconditional and the U.S. launching a barrage of cruise missiles at a government-controlled air
96	276577	correct to say that Moscow can convince Mr. Assad to do whatever is wanted in Moscow. This is totally wrong."	Russia	has provided military support for the Syrian government since September 2015, turning the balance of power in Assad's favor. Moscow
96	277030	and France that condemns the use of chemical weapons, particularly in the attack on Khan Sheikhoun, "in the strongest terms."	Russia	objected to key provisions in the resolution and negotiations have been underway to try to bridge the differences. Britain's deputy
96	277073	Wilson said "what we want is a unanimous resolution ... and we want to see this done soon." A day earlier,	Russia	had argued against holding Assad's government responsible. France's U.N. Ambassador Francois Delattre indicated difficulty in reaching agreement on a resolution
96	277412	and its Technical Secretariat has been collecting and analyzing information about the allegations. "This is an ongoing investigation," it said.	Russia	has warned against fixing blame for the attack until an investigation is completed. At a news conference in Damascus, Moallem
96	278617	surprise U.S. strike drew quick reactions from the friends and foes of the Syrian government and further strained relations with	Russia	, a key ally of Assad, which suspended a deal with the U.S. to prevent midair collisions in Syria's crowded skies
96	278961	Putin believes the U.S. launched the strikes under a "far-fetched pretext." "Washington's move deals a significant blow to the	Russia	-U.S. relations, which are already in a deplorable shape," Peskov said. He added that the attack creates a "serious obstacle
96	279003	creating an international coalition against terrorism. Russia's Foreign Ministry later said it is suspending a memorandum with Washington signed after	Russia	began an air campaign in support of Assad in September 2015 under which the two countries exchange information about sorties
96	279182	an estimated 400,000 people. Assad's government had been under mounting international pressure after the chemical attack, with even key ally	Russia	saying its support is not unconditional. Syria rejected the accusations, and blames opposition fighters for stockpiling the chemicals. Russia has
96	279201	ally Russia saying its support is not unconditional. Syria rejected the accusations, and blames opposition fighters for stockpiling the chemicals.	Russia	has said the toxic agents were released when a Syrian airstrike hit a rebel chemical weapons arsenal on the eastern
96	279826	Bashar Assad's government had been under mounting international pressure after the chemical attack in northern Syria, with even key ally	Russia	saying its support is not unconditional and the U.S. launching a barrage of cruise missiles at a government-controlled air
96	279951	correct to say that Moscow can convince Mr. Assad to do whatever is wanted in Moscow. This is totally wrong."	Russia	has provided military support for the Syrian government since September 2015, turning the balance of power in Assad's favor. Moscow
96	280249	and France that condemns the use of chemical weapons, particularly in the attack on Khan Sheikhoun, "in the strongest terms."	Russia	, which has warned against fixing blame for the attack until an investigation is completed, objected to key provisions in the
96	281381	occurred in 2014 and 2015. The panel also finds that the Islamic State group used mustard gas. Feb. 28, 2017:	Russia	, a stalwart ally of the Syrian government, and China veto a U.N. Security Council resolution authorizing sanctions against the Syrian
96	288981	to the barbaric chemical weapons attack launched by the Syrian regime, and is intended to deter further attacks. What about	Russia	? (Mikhail Klimentyev/AP) Russia condemned the attack, calling it an aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international law
96	288985	weapons attack launched by the Syrian regime, and is intended to deter further attacks. What about Russia? (Mikhail Klimentyev/AP)	Russia	condemned the attack, calling it an aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international law. President Vladimir Putins spokesman
96	289023	Vladimir Putins spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Putin believed the US had carried out the strikes under a far-fetched pretext.	Russia	has also said it is suspending a deal with the US to prevent mid-air incidents over Syria in response
96	289527	Vladmir Putins foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, on Monday; US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will meet his counterpart on Wednesday.	Russia	supports Assad, lending him planes and pilots and an undisclosed number of personnel on the ground. We must hope that
96	295030	journalist Matt Taibbi. (By the way, I categorically deny any connections with the Kremlin). Finally, all information related to the	Russia	story must be true, because its so obvious considering what has already been insinuated and reported by the Twitter echo
96	295081	but it replaces inconvenient facts with as-yet unproven assumptions about the 2016 race. While the links between Trump and	Russia	seem extensive, we should sort out facts from assumptions. Occams Razor is of paramount importance in sifting truth from fiction
96	295157	yet to be found. But many Democrats act as though it is a done deal, demanding Trump resign over the	Russia	scandal, rather than the multiple other under-reported scandals in his administration thus far. Not only is it intellectually dishonest
96	295215	Party. In failing to recognize the Clinton campaigns shortcomings in favor of a mythology about as-yet unproven collusion with	Russia	, Democrats are ignoring the political realities that caused their defeat. At the end of the day, what we must use
96	295304	scapegoat. Instead of owning up to these real failings and political circumstances, it seems that many Democrats would rather blame	Russia	than update their strategy for the better. Ultimately, political discourse needs a shave from Occams Razor for its own good
96	306141	by North Korea in March, one of which fell about 200 km off the Japanese coast. A proxy battle with	Russia	in Syria and multiple Russia-related investigations in the US will follow Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Moscow next
96	306146	one of which fell about 200 km off the Japanese coast. A proxy battle with Russia in Syria and multiple	Russia	-related investigations in the US will follow Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Moscow next week on a trip designed
96	306189	the Trump administration's hopes for closer ties to the former Cold War foe. Tillerson will make the first visit to	Russia	by a Trump administration official just days after the US launched cruise missiles against an air base in Syria, where
96	306244	yesterday, the US had avoided striking Assad's forces, largely out of concern about being pulled into a military conflict with	Russia	. Tillerson, speaking just after the strikes were announced, said Russia had failed in its responsibility to deliver on a 2013
96	306254	of concern about being pulled into a military conflict with Russia. Tillerson, speaking just after the strikes were announced, said	Russia	had failed in its responsibility to deliver on a 2013 deal it helped broker to destroy Syria's chemical weapons arsenal
96	306277	in its responsibility to deliver on a 2013 deal it helped broker to destroy Syria's chemical weapons arsenal. So either	Russia	has been complicit, or Russia has been simply incompetent on its ability to deliver, Tillerson said. Growing disagreements about Syria
96	306282	on a 2013 deal it helped broker to destroy Syria's chemical weapons arsenal. So either Russia has been complicit, or	Russia	has been simply incompetent on its ability to deliver, Tillerson said. Growing disagreements about Syria are just the latest obstacle
96	306316	about Syria are just the latest obstacle to any plans President Donald Trump had to closer align the US and	Russia	on the world stage. Trump and his associates are embroiled in mushrooming investigations into potential collusion between his presidential campaign
96	306365	America's spy agencies of interfering in the election to help elect Trump. Despite Trump's much-hyped campaign talk about a	Russia	reset, there's no appetite for that from either political party in the US Skepticism about Russia's intentions was only compounded
96	306412	a deadly chemical attack that the US says was no doubt carried out by Assad's forces. Even minor concessions to	Russia	would trigger immediate accusations from Trump's opponents that the president who has praised Putin generously and repeatedly is beholden to
96	306444	has praised Putin generously and repeatedly is beholden to Putin, a former KBG agent. Add to that Trump's anger at	Russia	for violating a nuclear arms treaty and continued global outrage over Putin's actions in Ukraine, and it's difficult to see
96	306505	a breakthrough, and what happened in Syria is going to add to that, said Michael McFaul, the U.S. ambassador to	Russia	under President Barack Obama. Still, he said the Russians would likely treat Tillerson warmly in hopes his trip could smooth
96	306559	after a brief visit to Lucca, Italy, to meet with counterparts from the Group of 7 industrialized economies. While in	Russia	, Tillerson plans to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Turkey welcomed the US air strike on a Syrian airbase
96	306730	hope that this United States operation will contribute to securing peace. Turkey has repeatedly called for Assad to go while	Russia	and Iran remain the president's most important allies in the more than six-year war. US President Donald Trump ordered
96	311122	took the toughest direct US action yet in Syria's six-year-old civil war, raising the risk of confrontation with	Russia	and Iran, Assad's two main military backers. Some 50 Tomahawk missiles were launched from US Navy warships in the Mediterranean
96	311316	met all day to discuss plans for the missile strikes. US military action put the new president at odds with	Russia	, which has air and ground forces in Syria after intervening there on Assad's side in 2015 and turning the tide
96	315995	military steps. even if key nations like China are standing in the way. Trump has advocated greater counterterrorism cooperation with	Russia	, Assads most powerful military backer. Just last week, the Trump administration signaled the U.S. was no longer interested in trying
96	316112	north of the country. If Assads military persists in further gas attacks, the Trump administration might logically pursue increased retaliation.	Russia	and Iran, Assads allies, pose other problems. Russian military personnel and aircraft are embedded with Syrias, and Iranian troops and
96	316546	military intervention in September 2015 led them to suffer a series of battlefield defeats. Instead, Obama sought to work with	Russia	on a negotiated transition. Trump and his top aides had acknowledged in recent days the reality of Assad being in
96	318899	it launched a missile strike early Friday on a Syrian air base in response to this weeks chemical attack, while	Russia	condemned the move as aggression and suspended crucial coordination with Washington in Syrias congested skies. The overnight missile attack, which
96	318940	marked the first time the U.S. has directly targeted Syrian President Bashar Assads forces, was condemned by his allies in	Russia	and Iran but welcomed by the Syrian opposition and its supporters, who expressed hope it signaled a turning point in
96	319173	a sovereign state in violation of international law. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Washingtons move deals a significant blow to the	Russia	-U.S. relations, which are already in a deplorable shape, and poses a serious obstacle for creating an international coalition against
96	319208	for creating an international coalition against terrorism. Russias Foreign Ministry said it is suspending a memorandum with Washington signed after	Russia	began an air campaign in support of Assad in September 2015 under which the two countries exchange information about sorties
96	319520	pressure after the chemical attack on the northern town of Khan Sheikhoun, which killed 87 people, including 31 children. Even	Russia	has said its support is not unconditional. Syria rejected the accusations, and blames opposition fighters for stockpiling the chemicals. Russia
96	319540	Russia has said its support is not unconditional. Syria rejected the accusations, and blames opposition fighters for stockpiling the chemicals.	Russia	has said the toxic agents were released when a Syrian airstrike hit a rebel chemical weapons arsenal, and that blame
96	319709	he would soon convene an urgent meeting of a Syrian cease-fire task force chaired by the United States and	Russia	. Staffan de Mistura said Russia requested the meeting, which was agreed upon by the United States. The envoy has been
96	319714	urgent meeting of a Syrian cease-fire task force chaired by the United States and Russia. Staffan de Mistura said	Russia	requested the meeting, which was agreed upon by the United States. The envoy has been spearheading peace-making efforts for
96	320735	Abdulwahab died when one of his devices exploded among panicked Christmas shoppers. (AP) The United States is looking into whether	Russia	participated in the Syrian chemical weapons attack that provoked President Donald Trumps airstrikes against the Assad government, a revelation that
96	320778	dramatic implications for relations between Washington and Moscow. On Friday, senior U.S. military officials said a drone belonging to either	Russia	or Syria was seen hovering over the site of the chemical weapons attack after the assault earlier this week. Russia
96	320798	Russia or Syria was seen hovering over the site of the chemical weapons attack after the assault earlier this week.	Russia	is one of Syrias most important patrons and has long resisted U.S. efforts to push President Bashar Assad from power
96	321017	tower and ammunition areas, officials said. A spokesman for Vladimir Putin said the strike deals a significant blow to the	Russia	-U.S. relations, which are already in a deplorable shape, and poses a serious obstacle for creating an international coalition against
96	321254	part by the gripping images of young children killed in the attack. U.S. officials were blistering in their condemnation of	Russia	, which has brokered a 2013 agreement with Washington to strip Syria of its chemical weapons stockpiles. Secretary of State Rex
96	321291	Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, in Florida with Trump, said Moscow had failed to live up to its obligations. Either	Russia	has been complicit or Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement
96	321296	in Florida with Trump, said Moscow had failed to live up to its obligations. Either Russia has been complicit or	Russia	has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement, Tillerson said. Trump had advocated
96	321321	in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement, Tillerson said. Trump had advocated greater counterterrorism cooperation with	Russia	, Assads most powerful military backer. Just last week, the Trump administration signaled the U.S. was no longer interested in trying
96	322086	Assad for a chemical weapons attack against civilians caught up in his countrys long civil war. China has sided with	Russia	at the United Nations in opposing condemnation of Assads government but has not become directly involved in the conflict. On
96	322535	or question the One China policy by reaching out to Taiwans leader again, as Trump did during the transition. (AP)	Russia	said Friday it was cutting a hotline intended to prevent midair incidents over Syria in response to the U.S. missile
96	322584	demonstrates Moscows readiness to defy Washington and could even put the two nuclear superpowers on a course toward military confrontation.	Russia	President Vladimir Putin signaled he was ready to risk a clash with the U.S. and abandon hopes for mending ties
96	322687	in the crowded skies over Syria. Senior U.S. military officials told The Associated Press on Friday that the U.S. and	Russia	will maintain the hotline. But Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said the U.S. was informed that Russia
96	322707	Russia will maintain the hotline. But Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said the U.S. was informed that	Russia	would suspend its obligations at midnight Saturday (2100 GMT Friday). By freezing the information channel between the two potent militaries
96	322728	would suspend its obligations at midnight Saturday (2100 GMT Friday). By freezing the information channel between the two potent militaries,	Russia	is signaling to Washington that it will tolerate no further strikes on Syrian government facilities. Syria has aging Soviet-built
96	322756	tolerate no further strikes on Syrian government facilities. Syria has aging Soviet-built aircraft and air defense missile systems, while	Russia	has deployed dozens of its cutting edge warplanes and air defense batteries at its base in Syrias coastal province of
96	322819	Further upping the ante, the Russian Defense Ministry said it will now help strengthen Syrian air defenses. U.S. officials accused	Russia	of failing to ensure Syrian President Bashar Assads commitment to a 2013 deal for the destruction of Assads chemical weapons
96	322955	under a far-fetched pretext, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a statement. Washingtons move deals a significant blow to	Russia	-U.S. relations, which are already in deplorable shape. Until the attack on the Syrian air base, the U.S. had avoided
96	323050	Obama, but hopes for a thaw have withered amid the congressional investigation of possible links between Trump campaign officials and	Russia	. The U.S. missile strike could make it all but impossible to improve relations. Some people here thought that it would
96	323129	member of the lower house of parliament, warned that the U.S. action raised the threat of a direct clash between	Russia	and the U.S. Consequences could be grave, up to military confrontation and exchange of blows, nothing can be excluded, he
96	323159	military confrontation and exchange of blows, nothing can be excluded, he said, according to the Interfax news agency. Tillerson said	Russia	had failed in its responsibility to deliver on a 2013 deal it helped broker to destroy Syrias chemical arsenal. So
96	323181	failed in its responsibility to deliver on a 2013 deal it helped broker to destroy Syrias chemical arsenal. So either	Russia	has been complicit, or Russia has been simply incompetent on its ability to deliver, he said. By ordering the strike
96	323186	deliver on a 2013 deal it helped broker to destroy Syrias chemical arsenal. So either Russia has been complicit, or	Russia	has been simply incompetent on its ability to deliver, he said. By ordering the strike, Trump threatened the military assets
96	323243	turn the war in Assads favor and Moscow has used its U.N. Security Council veto to protect Damascus from censure.	Russia	also has important military facilities in Syria that could be put at risk if Assad is removed from power, a
96	323295	back burner because of the focus on fighting Islamic State extremists in Syria and Iraq. Peskov said the U.S. gave	Russia	advance notice about the strike. He added that Moscow believes it makes no sense to maintain the hotline. Asked if
96	323345	the risk of midair incidents, Peskov said it was the U.S. attack that increased such danger. Peskov wouldnt say if	Russia	could use its military assets to protect Syrian facilities from future U.S. strikes. Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov
96	323367	use its military assets to protect Syrian facilities from future U.S. strikes. Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said	Russia	will quickly strengthen the Syrian air defense system and increase its efficiency in order to protect Syrias most sensitive infrastructure
96	335415	he works. "All of these factors have been changing the level of seriousness they take in these attacks." In February,	Russia	and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution authorizing punitive actions against the Syrian government after a joint investigative team
96	335817	The top Democrat on the committee, Adam Schiff of California, said he appreciated Nunes' decision to step aside from the	Russia	investigation. "There was a cloud hanging over us after the White House incident," Schiff said Thursday. As the majority party
96	336168	election," Ryan said. A Republican aide said Nunes met with Ryan on Wednesday night to discuss stepping aside from the	Russia	probe. That's when Ryan learned of the House ethics probe, according to the aide, who spoke on condition of anonymity
96	336336	News. "You don't hear the Democrats screaming and saying one word about that." During the committee's first hearing on the	Russia	probe last month, his questions were focused on how intelligence agencies prove who is behind a hack and what a
96	336368	prove who is behind a hack and what a foreign leader's "intent" is. All 17 intelligence agencies have agreed that	Russia	was behind the hack of Democratic email systems and tried to influence the 2016 election to benefit Trump. Baltimore The
96	360370	for its suspected role in a poisonous gas attack that killed at least 70 people, catapulting Washington into confrontation with	Russia	. Trump announced the strikes from Florida, where he was meeting Chinese President. (Follow The Tribune on Facebook; and Twitter @thetribunechd
96	365722	will meet today at 11:30 am (local time) to discuss the US missile strikes on Syria, US diplomats said.	Russia	demanded an emergency meeting after angrily denouncing the military action as an aggression against a sovereign state. US President Donald
96	366423	audience in mind, even if it risked contradicting previous positions as well as confrontation with Assads other main military backer,	Russia	. Trump had repeatedly said he wanted better ties with Moscow and has so far focused his Syria policy almost exclusively
96	366503	up his chemical arsenal. Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the strikes as an illegal move that would hurt US-	Russia	ties. This kind of strike will not bring down the Syrian regime, said Abdulaziz al-Sager, chairman of the Jeddah
96	366592	had the power to remove him by force. After the chemical attack , however, several countries said Assad must go. Reuters	Russia	suspends flight safety deal Moscow: A Russian foreign ministry statement on Friday said Moscow was suspending an air safety pact
96	366629	an air safety pact with the US originally drawn up to ensure that the two nations' planes did not collide.	Russia	later notified the US-led coalition of its intent to suspend a communication channel for avoiding air accidents in the
96	366663	channel for avoiding air accidents in the crowded airspace over Syria, a coalition spokesman said. Putin told reporters separately that	Russia	would keep military channels of communication open with Washington, but would not exchange any information through them. Reuters Syrian air
96	387922	comprehensive strategy to ensure that Assad is no longer a threat to his people and to U.S. security, and that	Russia	no longer has free rein to support his regime. Republican Senator Rand Paul While we all condemn the atrocities in
96	388622	and American aircraft targeting extremist groups from Syrias skies. Up to now, despite public complaints, Syrias government and its allies,	Russia	and Iran, have essentially given the United States and its coalition partners a free pass to conduct their counterterrorism mission
96	388737	effort to target civilians, target hospitals, said Jennifer Cafarella, a Mideast expert at the Institute for the Study of War.	Russia	, Iran relations The United States is also in a murky situation now with Assads two key international backers. Keen to
96	392438	on a Western integration viewed with great suspicion by Moscow. Ukraine has been the scene of the worst confrontation between	Russia	and the West in Europe since the Cold War with Moscow annexing Crimea from Kyiv in 2014 and backing separatist
96	392473	Kyiv in 2014 and backing separatist rebels in the east of the country. The West has sided with Ukraine, where	Russia	intervened after a Moscow-allied president was toppled by street protests demanding an end to corruption and closer EU ties
96	392494	intervened after a Moscow-allied president was toppled by street protests demanding an end to corruption and closer EU ties.	Russia	denies direct military involvement in its southern neighbor. European lawmakers voted 521 to 75 to grant Ukrainians holding biometric passports
96	392614	corruption would hinder any move to accession, and some states would be unwilling to further anger Ukraine's Soviet-era ruler,	Russia	, by incorporating it into an alliance it views as hostile. The waiver covers all EU states except Ireland and Britain
96	392727	still simmering and peace efforts are stalled amid mutual recriminations by Kyiv, EU and NATO on the one side, and	Russia	and the rebels on the other. Pirooz Parvarandeh, a longtime Silicon Valley executive, saw a problem. Although he has lived
96	393681	and supporters continuing their drumbeat of calls for attacks on the West. "To the supporters of the caliphate in America,	Russia	and Europe, the enemy's interest can easily be targeted by you," IS spokesman Abu Hassan al-Muhajir said in an
96	397600	a political solution. She said until this point, Assad and his allies have not taken political negotiations seriously. "We expect	Russia	and Iran to hold their ally accountable and abide by the terms of the cease-fire," she added. Russia Russia's
96	397619	expect Russia and Iran to hold their ally accountable and abide by the terms of the cease-fire," she added.	Russia	Russia's deputy U.N. envoy was irate over the U.S. unilateral military strike, calling it a "flagrant violation of international law
96	397797	the jungle the only way to deal with regional and economic crises," he said. China China, which normally votes with	Russia	in the council on matters relating to Syria, did not overtly criticize the U.S. strike, perhaps because President Xi Jinping
96	398999	important message the United States will no longer stand idly by as Assad, aided and abetted by (President Vladimir) Putins	Russia	, slaughters innocent Syrians with chemical weapons and barrel bombs. Early Friday, Russia responded by saying its relations with Washington would
96	399011	Assad, aided and abetted by (President Vladimir) Putins Russia, slaughters innocent Syrians with chemical weapons and barrel bombs. Early Friday,	Russia	responded by saying its relations with Washington would likely deteriorate after the U.S. missile strikes. The deputy chairman of the
96	399045	missile strikes. The deputy chairman of the defense committee said Moscow may terminate interaction with the U.S. military regarding Syria.	Russia	also said it would seek an urgent meeting of the U.N. Security Council to discuss the U.S. act of aggression
96	399122	officials ratcheted up their warnings to the Syrian government throughout the day Thursday. Tillerson, who is scheduled to travel to	Russia	next week, said the U.S. coordinated very carefully with our international partners in terms of communicating with them around the
96	399667	responding to the gas attack. One put forward by the U.S., Britain and France, a competing draft put forward by	Russia	, and a third compromise draft from the 10 nonpermanent members of the Council. Discussions ran late into the evening Thursday
96	399925	chemical weapons. Sparrow said there was no way the Syrian rebels could have been responsible for the attack. Of course	Russia	and the Assad regime will deny this, because they know they are war crimes in the same way they deny
96	401942	come back they will be safe." Thar Nyunt Oo contributed to this report which originated with the VOA Burmese Service.	Russia	on Friday condemned the U.S. strike on a government-controlled air base in Syria, saying it would increase Syria's air
96	401966	the U.S. strike on a government-controlled air base in Syria, saying it would increase Syria's air defenses in reaction.	Russia	called the attack an aggression against a sovereign state and a violation of international law under false pretenses. Russian presidential
96	402148	strike of Tomahawk missiles after weighing military responses to what the U.S. says was a deliberate gas attack on civilians.	Russia	has backed Syrian government claims that the poisonous gas was released from chemical weapons stored by Syrian rebels in buildings
96	402290	incidents. Suspending the agreement elevates the risk of direct clashes there between Russian forces and the U.S.-led coalition. When	Russia	suspended this memorandum it means that first, Americans do not need to inform Russia before (the) next strike and, Russia
96	402304	and the U.S.-led coalition. When Russia suspended this memorandum it means that first, Americans do not need to inform	Russia	before (the) next strike and, Russia wants to have open hand to do anything it wants in response, said deputy
96	402310	Russia suspended this memorandum it means that first, Americans do not need to inform Russia before (the) next strike and,	Russia	wants to have open hand to do anything it wants in response, said deputy editor of Yezhenedelny Zhurnal (Weekly Journal
96	402410	advance so it could remove personnel from the site. Despite having anti-missile systems in Syria, and the warning time,	Russia	apparently made no attempt to intercept the Tomahawks, raising some questions. I do not understand why Russia did not protect
96	402427	the warning time, Russia apparently made no attempt to intercept the Tomahawks, raising some questions. I do not understand why	Russia	did not protect Assad in this case, says political analyst Alexei Malashenko. Maybe it is impossible. I do not know
96	402472	done against Tomahawks. It is a question for militaries. But, at the same time, there is a broader issue: is	Russia	able to protect Assad in case of the next aggression? It means that Assad is not totally protected by Russia
96	402492	Russia able to protect Assad in case of the next aggression? It means that Assad is not totally protected by	Russia	and it proves a weakness of Russia. Its a big question for me, says Golts. (Can Russia) intercept American cruise
96	402499	of the next aggression? It means that Assad is not totally protected by Russia and it proves a weakness of	Russia	. Its a big question for me, says Golts. (Can Russia) intercept American cruise missiles or did they reject this idea
96	402509	totally protected by Russia and it proves a weakness of Russia. Its a big question for me, says Golts. (Can	Russia	) intercept American cruise missiles or did they reject this idea? The Kremlin, while backing the Syrian government, has consistently said
96	402663	with Russian leaders. Tillerson had tough words for Moscow ahead of his visit. He said the Tuesday gas attack showed	Russia	failed to carry out a 2013 agreement to secure Syrian chemical weapons and was either complicit or incompetent. Nonetheless, there
96	402688	a 2013 agreement to secure Syrian chemical weapons and was either complicit or incompetent. Nonetheless, there were no indications that	Russia	would make any changes to Tillersons scheduled meetings. The International Affairs Committee of Russias parliament, the Duma, said the U.S
96	402733	Tillerson's Moscow visit. "Of course I am upset that all of this brings more damage to already frayed relations between	Russia	and the United States, said Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. But I hope these provocations will not lead to some kind
96	403610	refugees. An estimated 192,000 have arrived this year. First there was panic, then bluster. The alert the U.S. military gave	Russia	on Thursday of an upcoming cruise missile strike was quickly circulated by Russian officials to their Syrian counterparts. Fearing the
96	404541	presence of hundreds of U.S. Marines and special forces in northern Syria, have benefited from an arrangement among the U.S.,	Russia	and Syria established to avoid their warplanes tangling in the crowded airspace over northern Syria. The Kremlin said Friday it
96	404986	have been multiple violations of the Minsk peace agreement since it was signed in September 2014 by representatives of Ukraine,	Russia	and the Donetsk and Luhansk people's republics. In its latest report on the situation in Ukraine, the U.N. Human Rights
96	407819	not to let their circumstances hold them down. Senior U.S. military officials said Friday that they were looking into whether	Russia	aided Syrian forces in this week's deadly chemical attack on civilians in Idlib province. "We think we have a good
96	407902	a minimum, the Russians failed to rein in the Syrian regime activity that has killed innocent Syrian civilians. They said	Russia	also failed to fulfill its 2013 guarantee that Syria's chemical weapons would be eliminated. The U.S. military officials noted that
96	408093	out the strike, but had determined that it was potentially done "to hide the evidence of a chemical attack." U.S.-	Russia	communication Meanwhile, senior military officials said the United States and Russia would maintain a line of communication aimed at preventing
96	408104	to hide the evidence of a chemical attack." U.S.-Russia communication Meanwhile, senior military officials said the United States and	Russia	would maintain a line of communication aimed at preventing midair collisions of their warplanes in Syrian airspace. That contradicted Moscow's
96	408378	and "irresponsible." The statement added that the attacks were "shortsighted" and a continuation of a U.S. policy of "subjugating people."	Russia	, which is providing troops and air support to the Assad government, condemned the U.S. military action, calling it "aggression against
96	408879	Syria in retaliation for a chemical weapons attack that killed about 100 civilians is threatening relations between the U.S. and	Russia	, a staunch ally of the Syrian government. Russian President Vladimir Putin said early Friday that the attack would "inflict major
96	408903	of the Syrian government. Russian President Vladimir Putin said early Friday that the attack would "inflict major damage on U.S.-	Russia	ties" and was in "violation of international law," according to a Kremlin statement. In response to the U.S. attack, Russia
96	408923	Russia ties" and was in "violation of international law," according to a Kremlin statement. In response to the U.S. attack,	Russia	said it was suspending an agreement aimed at avoiding accidental conflicts between U.S. and Russian military aircraft operating in Syrian
96	408956	U.S. and Russian military aircraft operating in Syrian airspace. Senior U.S. military officials, however, said Friday that the hotline with	Russia	remains open. The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, said at an emergency U.N. meeting Friday that Syrian
96	408984	United Nations, Nikki Haley, said at an emergency U.N. meeting Friday that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad could be "playing	Russia	for fools" by concealing chemical weapons from Moscow, a possible explanation for Russia's unwavering military support for the Syrian regime
96	409717	the Middle East, has been overwhelmingly supportive of the action we taken," Tillerson said. He is scheduled to travel to	Russia	next week. Surprise action The surprise action marked a striking reversal for Trump, who warned as a candidate against the
96	410380	the ongoing crisis in Syria and to seek proper authorization for further use of military force. The United States and	Russia	will maintain a hotline aimed at preventing midair collisions of their warplanes in Syria, senior U.S. military officials said Friday
96	410431	in protest of America's cruise missile strikes on a Syrian air base. The officials also said they're looking into whether	Russia	participated in the chemical weapons attack in Syria earlier this week that prompted President Donald Trump's order for a retaliation
96	410454	the chemical weapons attack in Syria earlier this week that prompted President Donald Trump's order for a retaliation. They said	Russia	has failed to control the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons or to account for chemical agents that were supposed
96	410533	response to the American intervention against its Arab ally. It said it would cut the hotline that was established after	Russia	joined Syria's civil war in 2015 to help Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government against opposition groups. The hotline's primary
96	410751	an interest in severing the line of communication. Even when the U.S., under President Barack Obama, briefly halted talks with	Russia	on a Syrian peace process, both sides maintained the military communications. Eliminating the hotline could enhance the risk of an
96	410791	an accident involving the two nuclear powers. The U.S. officials, however, said they were also reviewing evidence to see if	Russia	was complicit in the attack on the northern Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun, where more than 80 people were killed
96	410819	northern Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun, where more than 80 people were killed. They said a drone belonging either to	Russia	or Syria was seen hovering over the site of the chemical weapons attack Tuesday after it happened. The drone returned
96	411796	dont see a major escalation of US military intervention, Jonathan Wood of analyst group Control Risks told VOA. Syrias ally	Russia	has rejected Western claims that President Assads regime carried out the chemical attack, and blames rebel fighters for the incident
96	411852	made-up pretext." The Kremlin said in a statement the U.S. action has inflicted "considerable damage" to already "lamentable" U.S.-	Russia	ties. The air strikes against President Assad will impact the Wests already fractious relations with Moscow over its actions in
96	412618	Porter and USS Ross in the Mediterranean Sea launched dozens of Tomahawk missiles at the Shayrat air base. By Reuters:	Russia	warned on Friday that US cruise missile strikes on a Syrian air base could have "extremely serious" consequences, as President
96	412760	President Bashar al-Assad that killed at least 70 people in rebel-held territory. They catapulted Washington into confrontation with	Russia	, which has advisers on the ground aiding its close ally Assad. "We strongly condemn the illegitimate actions by the US
96	412877	the Kremlin's effort to help Assad fight Islamic State and other militant groups. Trump has frequently urged improved relations with	Russia	, strained under Obama over Syria, Ukraine and other issues, but in launching the attacks on Thursday night he said action
96	413166	East expressed support for the attack, if sometimes cautiously. The action is likely to be interpreted as a signal to	Russia	, and countries such as North Korea, China and Iran where Trump has faced foreign policy tests early in his presidency
96	413278	unable to determine if a Russian or Syrian aircraft bombed a hospital that was treating victims of the chemical attack.	Russia	joined the war on Assad's behalf in 2015, turning the momentum in his favor. Although Moscow supports opposing sides in
96	413309	momentum in his favor. Although Moscow supports opposing sides in the war between Assad and rebels, the United States and	Russia	say they share a single main enemy, Islamic State. Tillerson said the strike took out about 20 per cent of
96	413490	France and Britain on Tuesday, to condemn the gas attack and push the Syrian government to cooperate with international investigators.	Russia	said the text was unacceptable and diplomats said it was unlikely to be put to a vote. MOSCOW WANTS EXPLANATION
96	413511	said the text was unacceptable and diplomats said it was unlikely to be put to a vote. MOSCOW WANTS EXPLANATION	Russia	expects Tillerson to explain Washington's stance when he visits Moscow next week, Interfax news agency cited a Russian Foreign Ministry
96	413605	small number of US troops are helping rebel militias. Asked whether the strikes set back any efforts to work with	Russia	to defeat Islamic State, sometimes known as ISIS, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said: "There can be a shared commitment
96	413857	Bashar al-Assad's forces that killed about 100 civilians. It is the first direct U.S. assault on Syrian government forces.	Russia	, which is providing troops and air support to the Assad government, condemned the U.S. military action, calling it an aggression
96	414418	Peskov said in a statement. U.S. officials said they were not in communication with the Russian government before the airstrike.	Russia	said it would seek an urgent meeting of the U.N. Security Council to discuss the Syria attack. Syria ally Iran
96	414528	the Middle East has been overwhelmingly supportive of the action we taken," Tillerson said. He is scheduled to travel to	Russia	next week. Leaders from countries allied with the U.S. -- Germany, France, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, along with several others
96	414785	responding to the gas attack. One put forward by the U.S., Britain and France, a competing draft put forward by	Russia	, and a third compromise draft from the 10 nonpermanent members of the Council. Discussions ran late into the evening Thursday
96	415130	has chemical weapons. The Kremlin said in a statement the U.S. action has inflicted "considerable damage" to already "lamentable" U.S.-	Russia	ties. The Russian Foreign Ministry says it is calling for an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council, and says
96	415730	weapon which inhibits NATO communications and commands. According to General Philip Breedlove, ex-Supreme Commander of NATO, this weapon enabled	Russia	to gain the advantage over the United States in terms of conventional warfare. It should normally have upset the guidance
96	416192	troops to fire cruise missiles on an almost empty base, after having given advance notice to the whole world, including	Russia	and Syria. Damascus, by sacrificing this base and the lives of a few men, gave him the authority to carry
96	438523	on the body. advertisement ALSO READ |Syria: Who is fighting who as United States rains missiles at Assad's airbase advertisement	Russia	slams 'thoughtless' US strike on Syria airbase, calls for emergency UN Security Council meetingSyria decries US strike on airbase, calls
96	439278	attack Assad's airfields hours before missile strike. More: https://t.co/BQ6AEMNpZh pic.twitter.com/GtiAjJE7sK- NBC News (@NBCNews) April 7, 2017 advertisement '	Russia	was informed' Minutes after Trump's statements Pentagon spokesman Captain Jeff Davis told reporters that the US military had given Russian
96	439914	look forward to the administration further engaging Congress in this effort," he added. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said	Russia	bore responsibility for its handling of the 2013 deal that was supposed to remove Assad's chemical weapons stockpile. "They would
96	439950	chemical weapons stockpile. "They would act as the guarantor that these weapons would no longer be present in Syria. Clearly	Russia	has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment from 2013. Either Russia has been complicit or Russia has
96	439964	longer be present in Syria. Clearly Russia has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment from 2013. Either	Russia	has been complicit or Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of that agreement
96	439969	Clearly Russia has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment from 2013. Either Russia has been complicit or	Russia	has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of that agreement," he said. In a joint
96	440021	sending 'an important message the United States will no longer stand idly by as Assad, aided and abetted by Putin's	Russia	, slaughters innocent Syrians with chemical weapons and barrel bombs.' In contrast, Senator Rand Paul, who has long been skeptical of
96	440301	Moscow of the strike against the Syrian Government. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, however, contradicted the information and said	Russia	was not alerted. Hours after launching the strike, Trump called on all 'civilised nations' to stop the slaughter and bloodshed
96	441109	Bashar Assad's government had been under mounting international pressure after the chemical attack in northern Syria, with even key ally	Russia	saying its support is not unconditional and the US launching a barrage of cruise missiles at a government-controlled air
96	441235	correct to say that Moscow can convince Mr. Assad to do whatever is wanted in Moscow. This is totally wrong."	Russia	has provided military support for the Syrian government since September 2015, turning the balance of power in Assad's favor. Moscow
96	441506	would have condemned Syria's suspected use of chemical weapons - but it was canceled because of differences among the 15 members.	Russia	strongly objected to provisions in that draft and circulated its own text which diplomats said wasn't acceptable to the three
96	442376	Syrian airbase that was reportedly used to launch the Idlib chemical attack. Syria has denied its hands and its ally	Russia	has strongly defended it. On the contrary, it has blamed the Syrian rebels for the attack, like it does every
96	446400	forces. It has support from Lebanon's power Shia militia Hezbollah, the Iranian government forces, Iraqi and Afghan fighters. In 2015,	Russia	entered the fray when it launched air strikes in support of the al-Assad's forces. US navy ship used in
96	446787	conflict for first three years. But, in 2014, US-led coalition of about 60 countries attacked Islamic State-controlled areas.	Russia	entered the scene a year later. The guided-missile destroyer USS Porter. (Photo: AP) WHO CONTROLS WHAT IN SYRIA Bashar
96	447024	removing Bashar al-Assad. The United States has asked Bashar al-Assad to resign and leave the seat of power.	Russia	backs Assad insisting that he must not go. Iran also rallies behind the regime while Turkey backs the rebel group
96	447185	ALSO READ | US missile strikes: Syria reports deaths, claims air base was being used to fight ISIS ALSO WATCH | --- ENDS ---	Russia	said the US strike on a Syrian airbase would complicate and deepen the problems in Syria. The missile strike would
96	447209	strike on a Syrian airbase would complicate and deepen the problems in Syria. The missile strike would also harm US-	Russia	relations, Kremlin said. By India Today Web Desk: Russia reacted strongly to the US missile strike on Syria, calling the
96	447218	the problems in Syria. The missile strike would also harm US-Russia relations, Kremlin said. By India Today Web Desk:	Russia	reacted strongly to the US missile strike on Syria, calling the attack on the Bashar al-Assad controlled airbase a
96	447251	on the Bashar al-Assad controlled airbase a "thoughtless" action that would deepen the existing geo-political problems in Syria.	Russia	, notably, backs Syrian President Bashar al-Assad while the US has for long advocated Assad's ouster. Washington and Moscow have
96	447390	the Bashar al-Assad regime for the chemical attack, in which scores of people, including several children, lost their lives.	Russia	, however, dismissed those claims. US President Donald Trump has said the strike, which saw two US Navy destroyers firing 59
96	447439	the gas incident and that the airbase targeted was the one used to launch the horrific April 4 chemical attack.	RUSSIA	WANTS SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING The Russian Foreign Ministry also said that it wants an emergency meeting of the UN Security
96	447491	was quoted as saying by agencies that he believed the US strike broke international law and had seriously harmed US-	Russia	relations. Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov was cited as saying that the Russian president, a staunch ally of Assad, regarded the
96	447545	and as a cynical attempt to distract the world from civilian deaths in Iraq. Peskov was quoted as saying that	Russia	did not believe that Syria possessed chemical weapons and that the US move would inevitably create a serious obstacle to
96	447587	an international coalition to fight terrorism, an idea that Putin has repeatedly pushed. WORLD POWERS REACT Iran and Indonesia joined	Russia	in its condemnation of the US missile strike. "Iran strongly condemns any such unilateral strikes...Such measures will strengthen terrorists
96	447773	against the "barbarity" of the Syrian government. France, on the other hand, while supporting the strike, also hit out at	Russia	and Iran. Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said Russia and Iran needed to understand that supporting Assad made no sense
96	447782	the other hand, while supporting the strike, also hit out at Russia and Iran. Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said	Russia	and Iran needed to understand that supporting Assad made no sense and that the escalation of the US military role
96	448009	for the gas attack, in which dozens of people, including several children, died. Syria, meanwhile, has denied the charge, with	Russia	, which backs Assad, instead choosing to blame Syrian rebels. DETAILS OF US STRIKE ON SYRIA BASE The strike was launched
96	448445	7, 2017 ALSO READ | Syria: Day after gas attack killed dozens, warplanes mount fresh strikes in same area ALSO READ |	Russia	says Syria gas incident caused by rebels' own chemical arsenal ALSO WATCH | This video of a Syrian father with twin
96	456348	again, the world watched but did not act. Perhaps now the Russian people will finally see why the world blames	Russia	for enabling the horror in Syria and elsewhere. And perhaps Russians will finally figure out that although Putins militarism and
96	456425	Russias citizens have forgotten or never even knew! that just three years ago, Putin came close to convincing world leaders	Russia	could be a trusted partner in the global economy. But Putins chance to bring prosperity to his people was shattered
96	456524	agent in East Germany when the Berlin Wall fell. And how Putin has relied on military power to make sure	Russia	never suffered that sort of embarrassment again. But I believe there was a crucial gap in CNNs otherwise comprehensive documentary
96	456697	one of the most important days in Russian history. The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi was a huge success for	Russia	and Putins grand plan seemed on the verge of delivering for the Russian people. But when Putin saw Ukraine, once
96	456764	backing of Ukraine rebels. A stunned G8 retaliated by cancelling its June summit in Sochi and held a G7 (minus	Russia	) in Germany instead. The West slapped Russia with new sanctions. Putin abandoned all pretense of being a global good neighbor
96	456771	retaliated by cancelling its June summit in Sochi and held a G7 (minus Russia) in Germany instead. The West slapped	Russia	with new sanctions. Putin abandoned all pretense of being a global good neighbor and aligned himself with the worlds worst
96	466905	that, as of April 2016, the U.S. had a $596 billion defense budget, which was more than China, Saudi Arabia,	Russia	, the United Kingdom, India, France and Japan combined. In late February 2017, the White House proposed an increase of $54
96	478916	provocation, the German government and other European powers are advocating the overthrow of the Assad regime and a confrontation with	Russia	. On the sidelines of the Syrian donor summit in Brussels on Wednesday, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel described the gas
96	478992	the struggle against the terrorists of the so-called Islamic State, he said. As an ally of the Assad regime,	Russia	bore particular responsibility. Gabriel left no doubt that the chief goal of the imperialist powers in Syria is the overthrow
96	479584	and the intervention of the military in accordance with Chapter VII would result in a direct confrontation with nuclear-armed	Russia	and Iran, Assads main allies. Despite this, Gregor Gysi, the chairman of the European Left in the European Parliament, called
96	479925	benefit the butcher Assad, his regime would no longer exist. It seems to have finally been understood in Washington that	Russia	did not simply intervene in the Syrian civil war out of neighbourly love. However, the United States, like Europe, still
96	480692	remarks of Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal. Alluding to the ongoing campaign on the alleged ties between the Trump administration and	Russia	, Blumenthal said the Supreme Court may be called on to enforce a subpoena against the president, and the incoming justice
96	484955	of another countrys sovereignty. The bombing of Syria is a unilateral abrogation by the US of the agreement negotiated with	Russia	in 2013, which resulted in the calling off of a long-planned direct military intervention by the US in the
96	485066	clash with Iran. And, still further, the logic of US imperialisms drive for global dominance leads to a confrontation with	Russia	and China. Nor can it be excluded that the conflict of interests among the major imperialist powersfor example, the United
96	485163	factions of the Pentagon and Central Intelligence Agency, the Democratic Partys demand for war against Syria and intensified confrontation with	Russia	has prevailed. The Trump White House has been compelled to execute an astonishing about-face from the policy that it
96	485889	to secure its hegemony over the Middle East and push back against its regional and global rivals, particularly Iran and	Russia	. Like the invasion of Iraq, the intervention against Syria is a war crime. The US is intervening into a civil
96	486116	been precisely over this question, his perceived softness on both the Syrian government and, even more critically, its chief ally,	Russia	. Had Trumps presidential rival Hillary Clinton won in November, it can be safely assumed that US bombs and missiles would
96	486560	with it the direct threat of a far wider and potentially world catastrophic war. What will be the reaction of	Russia	, a nuclear power, if American missiles kill its military personnel on the ground in Syria? The American ruling class is
96	489690	Barack Obamas conduct on the Syrian issue was amateurish, hasty and dangerous received a defying nod. The United State and	Russia	are finally cooperating on something, said the people who believed in that agreement. Why ruin it with gloomy prophecies? Follow
96	489877	chemical attack in Idlib. Assad is responsible for at least 70 percent of civilian victims in the civil war, and	Russia	has been killing more people in Syria than ISIS (Photo: Reuters) And now, there has been another atrocity. There is
96	489972	at least 70 percent of the civilian victims in the civil war. In the past few months, his great ally	Russia	has been killing more people in Syria than ISIS. Assad and Putin are demonstrating to the world the power of
96	490027	disrupt the use of such force, but they are paralyzed. They are paralyzed because of the basic structure which gives	Russia	the power to veto and they are paralyzed because of American indetermination. Trumps White House blamed the Obama administration for
96	491666	took the toughest direct US action yet in Syria's six-year-old civil war, raising the risk of confrontation with	Russia	and Iran, Assad's two main military backers. US officials said they informed Russian forces ahead of the missile attacks and
96	492278	them for the current target set and timing," the official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. At odds with	Russia	The relatively quick response to the chemical attack came as Trump faced a growing list of global problems, from North
96	492335	message to friends and foes alike of his resolve to use military force if deemed necessary. "One question is whether	Russia	will respond in any meaningful way," said a senior US official involved in planning the raid. "If they do, they
96	492392	President Putin, US President Trump, Syrian President Assad (Photo: Reuters, EPA, AP) The attack has put Trump at odds with	Russia	, which has air and ground forces in Syria after intervening there on Assad's side in 2015 and turning the tide
96	496509	leaning NGOs, blamed the west for the creation of chemical weapons used in Syria. "In this massacre, imperialist West, especially	Russia	, the US and Iran are accomplices of cruel Assad," he said. Calling the US "the great devil," Camurluoglu said the
96	496560	a few bombs," referring to the US missile strikes. The protesters chanted "murderer America, get out of Syria" and "murderer	Russia	, get out of Syria" after the prayer. Hezbollah said Friday that US President Donald Trump's move was a foolish step
96	498882	source failed to mention who warned the Syrian government. Thus far, it was only known that the US had informed	Russia	and some of its allies, including Israel, of its intention to attack. Meanwhile, Hezbollah responded for the first time to
96	509890	into the select club. During question hour in the Rajya Sabha, Swaraj pointed out that four members of UNSC - US,	Russia	. United Kingdom and France have extended their support to India's bid - and the fifth member China has not publicly opposed
96	510054	the issue, the US and the UK had opposed extension of veto to new members. France supported the extension while	Russia	and China did not make any submission on the issue. Islamabad: Amidst ongoing tension between New Delhi and Islamabad, the
96	519149	January, Trump took the toughest direct US action yet in Syria`s civil war, raising the risk of confrontation with	Russia	and Iran, Assad`s two main military backers. China has routinely sided with Russia in blocking action by the UN
96	519163	raising the risk of confrontation with Russia and Iran, Assad`s two main military backers. China has routinely sided with	Russia	in blocking action by the UN Security Council on Syria, and Beijing`s special envoy for the Syrian crisis has
96	519185	blocking action by the UN Security Council on Syria, and Beijing`s special envoy for the Syrian crisis has praised	Russia	`s military role there as effective in combating international terrorism. While relying on the region for oil supplies, China tends
96	519228	Middle Eastern diplomacy to the other permanent members of the UN Security Council, namely the United States, Britain, France and	Russia	. But China has urged that a diplomatic resolution to the violence there be found and has hosted Syrian government and
96	522717	the defence and security committee at the Russian upper house of parliament, as saying on Friday. He also said that	Russia	would call for an urgent meeting of the U.N. Security Council. "This (the attack) could be viewed as an act
96	522887	first time the US has carried out direct military action against President Bashar al-Assad`s troops. US officials said	Russia	`s military in Syria had been informed of the strike beforehand in order to avoid casualties that could prompt a
96	523432	meet on Friday at 11:30 am (local time) to discuss the US missile strikes on Syria, US diplomats said.	Russia	demanded an emergency meeting after angrily denouncing the military action as an "aggression against a sovereign state." US President Donald
96	524788	Karapetyan said 30 brandy companies will take part in the festival. We expect a great number of tourists mainly from	Russia	after the facilitation of entry to Armenia with their internal passports, he said. Karapetyan said Tsaghkadzor was selected as a
96	527451	And the Chinese summit?? That was today too. Greg Krieg (@GregJKrieg) April 7, 2017 Rex Tillerson has harsh words for	Russia	on Syria: "Either Russia has been complicit or simply incompetent." https://t.co/Jtixf6tQ6u pic.twitter.com/kh5vHFSaGX ABC News (@ABC) April 7
96	527455	That was today too. Greg Krieg (@GregJKrieg) April 7, 2017 Rex Tillerson has harsh words for Russia on Syria: "Either	Russia	has been complicit or simply incompetent." https://t.co/Jtixf6tQ6u pic.twitter.com/kh5vHFSaGX ABC News (@ABC) April 7, 2017 MORE: At least
96	533550	to defiant nuclear-armed North Korea and by extension, its ally China as well as other countries like Iran and	Russia	of Trumps willingness to use military force. North Korea is developing missiles capable of hitting the United States. Tillerson said
96	544233	World gold prices going down Ankara offers its storage capacity for Russian grain Zelenskiy calls key conditions for talks with	Russia	Bitcoin price goes down Copper price goes down World oil prices dropping Blinken: Armenia and Azerbaijan are taking courageous steps
96	544531	MFA reports constructive talks in EU on new sanctions against Iran Kazakhstani President Tokayev instructs to increase oil supplies bypassing	Russia	President of Artsakh holds expanded working meeting Armenian Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports to receive more than 250
96	544683	Ambassador to Armenia: We are not used to making PR and playing games Flight restrictions extended to 11 airports in	Russia	Kopirkin: Spiritual core will help Armenia, Russia overcome difficulties, challenges Armenia ranks among top 5 CIS countries for winter tourism
96	544690	to making PR and playing games Flight restrictions extended to 11 airports in Russia Kopirkin: Spiritual core will help Armenia,	Russia	overcome difficulties, challenges Armenia ranks among top 5 CIS countries for winter tourism Envoy: Russian president awarded Armenian philologist with
96	545559	World gold prices going down Ankara offers its storage capacity for Russian grain Zelenskiy calls key conditions for talks with	Russia	Bitcoin price goes down Copper price goes down World oil prices dropping Blinken: Armenia and Azerbaijan are taking courageous steps
96	545857	MFA reports constructive talks in EU on new sanctions against Iran Kazakhstani President Tokayev instructs to increase oil supplies bypassing	Russia	President of Artsakh holds expanded working meeting Armenian Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports to receive more than 250
96	546009	Ambassador to Armenia: We are not used to making PR and playing games Flight restrictions extended to 11 airports in	Russia	Kopirkin: Spiritual core will help Armenia, Russia overcome difficulties, challenges Armenia ranks among top 5 CIS countries for winter tourism
96	546016	to making PR and playing games Flight restrictions extended to 11 airports in Russia Kopirkin: Spiritual core will help Armenia,	Russia	overcome difficulties, challenges Armenia ranks among top 5 CIS countries for winter tourism Envoy: Russian president awarded Armenian philologist with
96	546810	World gold prices going down Ankara offers its storage capacity for Russian grain Zelenskiy calls key conditions for talks with	Russia	Bitcoin price goes down Copper price goes down World oil prices dropping Blinken: Armenia and Azerbaijan are taking courageous steps
96	547108	MFA reports constructive talks in EU on new sanctions against Iran Kazakhstani President Tokayev instructs to increase oil supplies bypassing	Russia	President of Artsakh holds expanded working meeting Armenian Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports to receive more than 250
96	547260	Ambassador to Armenia: We are not used to making PR and playing games Flight restrictions extended to 11 airports in	Russia	Kopirkin: Spiritual core will help Armenia, Russia overcome difficulties, challenges Armenia ranks among top 5 CIS countries for winter tourism
96	547267	to making PR and playing games Flight restrictions extended to 11 airports in Russia Kopirkin: Spiritual core will help Armenia,	Russia	overcome difficulties, challenges Armenia ranks among top 5 CIS countries for winter tourism Envoy: Russian president awarded Armenian philologist with
96	547850	World gold prices going down Ankara offers its storage capacity for Russian grain Zelenskiy calls key conditions for talks with	Russia	Bitcoin price goes down Copper price goes down World oil prices dropping Blinken: Armenia and Azerbaijan are taking courageous steps
96	548148	MFA reports constructive talks in EU on new sanctions against Iran Kazakhstani President Tokayev instructs to increase oil supplies bypassing	Russia	President of Artsakh holds expanded working meeting Armenian Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports to receive more than 250
96	548300	Ambassador to Armenia: We are not used to making PR and playing games Flight restrictions extended to 11 airports in	Russia	Kopirkin: Spiritual core will help Armenia, Russia overcome difficulties, challenges Armenia ranks among top 5 CIS countries for winter tourism
96	548307	to making PR and playing games Flight restrictions extended to 11 airports in Russia Kopirkin: Spiritual core will help Armenia,	Russia	overcome difficulties, challenges Armenia ranks among top 5 CIS countries for winter tourism Envoy: Russian president awarded Armenian philologist with
96	564005	leaning NGOs, blamed the west for the creation of chemical weapons used in Syria. "In this massacre, imperialist West, especially	Russia	, the U.S. and Iran are accomplices of cruel Assad," he said. Calling the U.S. "the great devil," Camurluoglu said the
96	564058	bombs," referring to the U.S. missile strikes. Story continues The protesters chanted "murderer America, get out of Syria" and "murderer	Russia	, get out of Syria" after the prayer. ___ 5:10 p.m. The U.N. envoy for Syria tells The Associated Press
96	564120	he was convening an "emergency meeting" later Friday of the International Syria Support Group's cease-fire task force. He said	Russia	requested the meeting, which was "agreed upon" by the United States. The two countries are the co-chairs of the
96	564818	strike. ___ 3:05 p.m. The Kremlin says the presidential Security Council has voiced regret over the damage to U.S.-	Russia	ties inflicted by the U.S. strike on a Syrian air base. The Kremlin said in a statement carried by Russian
96	565015	Russian embassy. They were carrying dozens of black-painted coffins with images of the attack's child victims attached. Iran and	Russia	are Syrian President Bashar Assad's strongest supporters. ___ 2:30 p.m. Two Arab countries in the Gulf are backing the
96	565193	central Syria. The Friday report quotes Allaeddin Boroujerdi, head of parliamentary committee on national security and foreign policy, as saying "	Russia	and Iran won't be quiet against such acts which violate interests of the region." He said serious consequences would follow
96	565481	a meeting of his Security Council to discuss the U.S. strikes on Syria. Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov wouldn't say if	Russia	could use its military assets in Syria to protect Syrian facilities in case of new U.S. strikes. He also wouldn't
96	565528	cut a hotline with the U.S. military in Syria could provoke collisions in the crowded skies over Syria. Asked if	Russia	sees Syria as a military ally, Peskov answered positively. He argued Friday that the U.S. attack has "de facto served
96	566113	seen in recent days after the use of chemical weapons are images that we cannot accept seeing again." Italy urged	Russia	to use its influence with Damascus to enforce a cease-fire, and expressed hope that renewed U.S.-Russia talks could
96	566131	Italy urged Russia to use its influence with Damascus to enforce a cease-fire, and expressed hope that renewed U.S.-	Russia	talks could result in a U.N.-guided political transition in Syria. Italy is a close U.S. ally and has participated
96	566685	instead of international intervention. French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said the U.S. bombing was a warning to Assad's allies	Russia	and Iran. ___ 11:45 a.m. Russia's foreign minister says no Russian servicemen have been hurt in a U.S. strike
96	567475	is hoping to ride a wave of protectionist, anti-immigrant sentiment to the presidency next month. ___ 10:45 a.m.	Russia	says it's suspending a deal with the U.S. to prevent midair collisions over Syria in response to the U.S. strike
96	567530	Moscow is suspending a memorandum with the U.S. to prevent incidents and ensure flight safety. Under the memorandum, signed after	Russia	launched an air campaign in Syria in September 2015, Russia and the U.S. had exchanged information about their flights to
96	567540	incidents and ensure flight safety. Under the memorandum, signed after Russia launched an air campaign in Syria in September 2015,	Russia	and the U.S. had exchanged information about their flights to avoid incidents in the crowded skies over Syria. Russia has
96	567559	2015, Russia and the U.S. had exchanged information about their flights to avoid incidents in the crowded skies over Syria.	Russia	has several dozen warplanes and batteries of air-defense missiles at its base in Syria. ___ 10:35 a.m. Japan's
96	567973	Syria blames the opposition fighters of stockpiling chemical weapons. ___ 9:40 a.m. A communication link between the U.S. and	Russia	used to protect their pilots flying sorties over Syria was used ahead of an American missile strike on the country
96	568313	statement carried by Russian news agencies that Putin believes that the U.S. has dealt the strikes under "far-fetched pretext."	Russia	has argued that the death of civilians in the Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun on Tuesday resulted from Syrian forces
96	568917	20 a.m. A senior Russian lawmaker says that U.S. strike on Syria likely has put an end to hopes for	Russia	-U.S. cooperation in Syria. Konstantin Kosachev, the head of the foreign affairs committee in the Kremlin-controlled upper house of
96	569439	would put him in "the same league with Bush and Obama." Russian deputy envoy to the U.N., Vladimir Safronkov, said	Russia	had warned the U.S. to "think about what military actions have led to in Iraq, Libya and other countries," according
96	570841	and publish Yazidi-language newspapers and textbooks. But widespread poverty and unemployment have sent a wave of migrants to Europe,	Russia	and the United States in search of work. "I hope that the new temple will motivate my children -- who are
96	574023	and not said as a spokesman for the alliance. Assad has been backed in the six-year-old war by	Russia	, Iran and Shi'ite militias from countries including Iraq, Lebanon and Afghanistan. "I doubt that the Russians will escalate towards military
96	576046	and conspiracies. Just think how often alternative media participated in uncovering actual scandals and corruption. They only write about Putin,	Russia	, NATO, Trump, chemtrails, anti-vax, NATO, fascists, neocons, and similar themes, but no corruption and embezzlement in the state. By
96	576085	state. By Tomas Cizik, director of the Centre for European and North-Atlantic Affairs. Putins peace call reappears NATO expects	Russia	to give up its territories and the US want to start a war to get over their debt crisis and
96	576163	citizens of Europe and warns them of the alleged non-democratic ways in Ukraine, the attitude of the EU towards	Russia	, and calls for the boycott of politicians who favour sanctions, and a boycott of Ukraines entry into NATO. Most recently
96	585887	became a observer to the Arctic Council, whose members are the United States, Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland and	Russia	. (Reporting by Erik Matzen; Editing by Stine Jacobsen and Tom Heneghan) Donald Trump and Nigel Farage at their famous New
96	589134	reminiscent of military intervention in #Iraq Lavrov https://t.co/BQKsi1rS5t #USStrikesSyria pic.twitter.com/hf0xECHim6 Sputnik (@SputnikInt) 7 avril 2017 Lavrov said	Russia	would demand Washington explain why it conducted the strikes. I hope this provocation will not lead to irreparable damage (to
96	589519	reminiscent of military intervention in #Iraq Lavrov https://t.co/BQKsi1rS5t #USStrikesSyria pic.twitter.com/hf0xECHim6 Sputnik (@SputnikInt) 7 avril 2017 Lavrov said	Russia	would demand Washington explain why it conducted the strikes. I hope this provocation will not lead to irreparable damage (to
96	601345	it launched a missile strike early Friday on a Syrian air base in response to this weeks chemical attack, while	Russia	condemned the move as aggression and suspended crucial coordination with Washington in Syrias congested skies. The overnight missile attack, which
96	601386	marked the first time the U.S. has directly targeted Syrian President Bashar Assads forces, was condemned by his allies in	Russia	and Iran but welcomed by the Syrian opposition and its supporters, who expressed hope it signaled a turning point in
96	601612	a sovereign state in violation of international law. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Washingtons move deals a significant blow to the	Russia	-U.S. relations, which are already in a deplorable shape, and poses a serious obstacle for creating an international coalition against
96	601634	relations, which are already in a deplorable shape, and poses a serious obstacle for creating an international coalition against terrorism.	Russia	said it is suspending a memorandum with Washington signed after Russia began an air campaign in support of Assad in
96	601645	serious obstacle for creating an international coalition against terrorism. Russia said it is suspending a memorandum with Washington signed after	Russia	began an air campaign in support of Assad in September 2015 under which the two exchange information about their sorties
96	601982	pressure after the chemical attack on the northern town of Khan Sheikhoun, which killed 87 people, including 31 children. Even	Russia	has said its support is not unconditional. Syria denied using chemical weapons. Russia has said the toxic agents were released
96	601995	killed 87 people, including 31 children. Even Russia has said its support is not unconditional. Syria denied using chemical weapons.	Russia	has said the toxic agents were released when a Syrian airstrike hit a rebel chemical weapons arsenal, and that blame
96	602157	he would soon convene an urgent meeting of a Syrian cease-fire task force chaired by the United States and	Russia	. Staffan de Mistura said Russia requested the meeting, which was agreed upon by the United States. The envoy has been
96	602162	urgent meeting of a Syrian cease-fire task force chaired by the United States and Russia. Staffan de Mistura said	Russia	requested the meeting, which was agreed upon by the United States. The envoy has been spearheading peace-making efforts for
96	603727	are believed to have deployed a chemical-weapon attack on civilians this week puts the United States at odds with	Russia	, which has supported the Assad regime. A few excerpts from the coverage: Putin denounced the U.S. action as aggression against
96	603890	for a leader who in the past had repeatedly said he wanted better relations with Moscow, including to cooperate with	Russia	to fight Islamic State. Russian media long portrayed Trump as a figure who would promote closer relations with Moscow. At
96	604051	Most significant, FBI Director James B. Comey confirmed last month that his agency is investigating whether Trumps campaign colluded with	Russia	to meddle in the election by spreading negative information about Democrat Hillary Clinton. There is no proof of collusion, but
96	604078	spreading negative information about Democrat Hillary Clinton. There is no proof of collusion, but the FBI and CIA agree that	Russia	sought to help Trump win a conclusion that would seem to make the president disinclined to cross such a powerful
96	605404	Trump plan to do if Assad gasses his own people again, and what is the U.S. approach with regard to	Russia	and Iran, which are propping up the Assad regime? Udall asked. Does the policy of attacking first and asking questions
96	620381	chemical weapons storage unit so as not to release toxins that might harm civilians in the area. The role of	Russia	: Russians operating out of the base were given a warning, but Putin was not directly notified. Tillerson: "Russia has failed
96	620399	role of Russia: Russians operating out of the base were given a warning, but Putin was not directly notified. Tillerson: "	Russia	has failed in its responsibility" to ensure that the Assad regime destroys its chemical weapons and has been either "complicit
96	620682	denouncing the Syrian regime. Trump condemns the attacks but claims Barack Obama's "weakness" is to blame. Wednesday: Nikki Haley confronts	Russia	at the U.N. Security Council, and says the U.S. may take unilateral action in Syria. Trump says "you'll see" when
96	621326	a telephone conference call from Washington. Fischer said inaction by the Obama administration "made this region less secure" by emboldening	Russia	to enter the Syrian arena and increasing the influence of Iran in Syria. "Assad is a puppet of Iran," the
96	622899	on 3,600 US interviews early in 2017 and another 1,500 interviews in October. West Jerusalem recognised as Israel's capital by	Russia	, in surprise statement In a surprise statement, Russia has said that it recognises west Jerusalem as the capital of Israel
96	622907	another 1,500 interviews in October. West Jerusalem recognised as Israel's capital by Russia, in surprise statement In a surprise statement,	Russia	has said that it recognises west Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. No other country in the world recognises any
96	623325	optimal option that meets the national interests of the Palestinian and Israeli people, both of whom have friendly relations with	Russia	, and the interests of all other countries in the region and the international community as a whole'. It added: 'The
96	623407	Council, a co-sponsor of the peace process and an active member of the Middle East Quartet of international intermediaries,	Russia	will continue to provide assistance to the achievement of Israeli-Palestinian agreements.' The statement also said that Moscow will 'focus
96	654879	and Christians, some secular Sunni Arabs) or are neutral toward him (Kurds, Druze). Regionally, Tunisia, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon and	Russia	have lined up behind the al-Assad regime, while Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council support the mostly
96	655133	Qaeda sarin production workshop and released it. But The Guardians on-the-scene correspondent looked into the warehouse fingered by	Russia	and found nothing inside it. Saudi Arabia likewise expressed its support for Trumps cruise missile strike. Turkey and Saudi Arabia
96	655190	the Freemen of Syria (Ahrar al-Sham), having been defeated by the Syrian Arab Army, Hizbullah, Iraqi Shiite militias, and	Russia	air power. They therefore hope that Trumps Tomahawk strike might change the situation on the ground. If the regime is
96	708450	to join U.S. in "seeking to end the slaughter and bloodshed in Syria." Some U.S. allies backed the move, while	Russia	called it "thoughtless" and promised to help fortify Syria's air defenses. Talal Barazi, the governor of Homs province, had earlier
96	708696	Rex Tillerson, who told reporters "there's no role for him to govern the Syrian people." Tillerson said late Thursday that	Russia	has "failed to deliver" on preventing chemical weapons attacks in Syria, adding that Russia has either been "complicit or simply
96	708710	people." Tillerson said late Thursday that Russia has "failed to deliver" on preventing chemical weapons attacks in Syria, adding that	Russia	has either been "complicit or simply incompetent." Support for the strikes from the U.S. poured in early Friday, including statements
96	708802	sent a strong and clear message today," hoping it will resonate "not only in Damascus but in Tehran, Pyongyang & elsewhere."	Russia	and Iran condemned the U.S. missile strike on Syria. The Kremlin said Russian President Vladmir Putin sees the strike as
96	709018	military steps, even if key nations like China are standing in the way. Trump has advocated greater counterterrorism cooperation with	Russia	, Assad's most powerful military backer. Just last week, the Trump administration signaled the U.S. was no longer interested in trying
96	709109	the country. If Assad's military persists in further gas attacks, the Trump administration has indicated it would pursue increased retaliation.	Russia	and Iran, Assad's allies, pose other problems. Russian military personnel and aircraft are embedded with Syria's, and Iranian troops and
96	709540	military intervention in September 2015 led them to suffer a series of battlefield defeats. Instead, Obama sought to work with	Russia	on a negotiated transition. Award-Winning Actor and NYFA Board Member Matthew Modine Holds Master Class for Acting for Film
96	713995	BEIRUT, Lebanon The diplomatic situation had been looking bright for President Bashar al-Assad of Syria. With the help of	Russia	, he had consolidated his power, the rebels were on their heels and the United States had just declared that ousting
96	723932	in working to end Syrias civil war. Now, the administration has leverage it should test with the Assad regime and	Russia	to restrain Syrias air force, stop any use of chemical or biological weapons, implement an effective cease-fire in Syrias
96	724015	All this will require something in which the administration has shown little interest: smart diplomacy. That smart diplomacy starts with	Russia	. The administration reportedly previewed the strike with Moscow. Cynics might conclude the fix is in: The United States quietly warns
96	725222	been substantial media interest in questionable Russian money invested in Donald J. Trumps development projects. But in terms of volume,	Russia	is something of a distraction. Miami realtors say that Russia isnt among the top 10 countries for investment in southern
96	725232	Donald J. Trumps development projects. But in terms of volume, Russia is something of a distraction. Miami realtors say that	Russia	isnt among the top 10 countries for investment in southern Florida, lagging far behind Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina and even the
96	729117	personality, first weighed in on Syria in October 2011 to criticize the United Nations for its inaction after China and	Russia	had successfully blocked sanctions against the Assad government. WASHINGTON President Trump ordered the military on Thursday to carry out a
96	729957	Tillerson criticized Moscow for failing to live up to its promise in 2013 to destroy all of Syrias chemical weapons.	Russia	reacted harshly on Friday, maintaining its view that Mr. Assad had not bombed his people with chemical weapons. Iran, Russias
96	731860	China has long opposed, or rebuking his host. Mr. Xis dilemma was also acute because China has generally sided with	Russia	in defending Syrias president, Bashar al-Assad, and because it worries that Mr. Trump might be prepared to order a
96	732658	will also shape the meeting next week between Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson and President Vladimir V. Putin of	Russia	the first face-to-face encounter between the Russian leader and a member of the Trump administration. Before the strike
96	732965	are nations like Saudi Arabia and Turkey, who oppose Mr. Assad and his ally, Iran. The war has also entangled	Russia	and the United States, and sent shock waves through Europe, which streams of Syrian refugees have fled to. Secretary of
96	733121	90 minutes notice that the missiles were coming and had not been advised whether to take shelter or flee. Although	Russia	did not deploy its air defense system in Syria against the American missiles, it flexed its military muscles after the
96	733226	on Friday, Russian officials said it would be cut off at the end of the day. The United States and	Russia	have other ways to track each others aircraft and avoid collisions, but American officials considered the hotline an important vehicle
96	733285	back, faulting the Kremlin for not enforcing a 2013 agreement it brokered with Syria to eliminate its chemical weapons. Clearly,	Russia	has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment from 2013, Mr. Tillerson said late Thursday night. So either
96	733306	has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment from 2013, Mr. Tillerson said late Thursday night. So either	Russia	has been complicit or Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of that agreement
96	733311	to deliver on that commitment from 2013, Mr. Tillerson said late Thursday night. So either Russia has been complicit or	Russia	has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of that agreement. Russia, which sent armed forces
96	733327	has been complicit or Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of that agreement.	Russia	, which sent armed forces to Syria in 2015 to bolster Mr. Assad against insurgents, denied that his government was behind
96	733389	said a conventional strike had hit a chemical weapons warehouse controlled by insurgents, an explanation dismissed in the West. MOSCOW	Russia	on Friday froze a critical agreement on military cooperation with the United States in Syria after an American military strike
96	733460	pact to coordinate air operations over Syria, an accord that was meant to prevent accidental encounters between the two militaries,	Russia	also said it would bolster Syrias air defense systems, and was reported to be planning to send a frigate into
96	733506	the logistics base at the Syrian port of Tartus. Dmitri S. Peskov, a spokesman for President Vladimir V. Putin of	Russia	, said that the point of the agreement had been to decrease danger in the air and that canceling it would
96	734089	change the reasoning that apparently led Bashar al-Assad, Syrias leader, to use chemical weapons and the calculus that leads	Russia	to support his moves. But political scientists say such low-cost, high-return military action may not be possible, particularly
96	735814	images from DigitalGlobe and CNES/Astrium via Google Earth Shayrat airbase has two runways that are about two miles long.	Russia	also maintains a military presence there to assist government forces fighting the Islamic State and insurgents. A Pentagon spokesman, Capt
96	738103	no longer engage in a policy of regime change, and should attempt to have friendly relations with other countries like	Russia	and China. Yesterday he blew those ideas out of the water by launching 59 Tomahawk missiles at Syria's Shayrat airbase
96	738450	out attack on Syria by the US under President Obama in 2013 -- a criminal war that was only prevented by	Russia	stepping in with a deal to supervise the removal and destruction of all of Syria's stocks of chemical weapons -- was
96	738599	No such UN resolution has been passed regarding international action in Syria, where the only legal foreign military actor is	Russia	, which was invited by the internationally recognized Assad government. And so yet another American president has joined the long list
96	738783	one being why Assad would have resorted to use of chemical weapons (which he supposedly got rid of) and why	Russia	, which has enormous influence over Assad given its critical role in propping up his government militarily, would have permitted him
96	739487	Syria' Previously Trump indicated he wouldn't push for Assad's ouster, but instead would work with the Syrian government's biggest backer,	Russia	, to fight the Islamic State. Back in 2013, after a prior chemical attack near Damascus, it was Trump, via Twitter
96	742443	Bannon. All that are left in the Trump administration are the Zionists and the crazed generals who want war with	Russia	, China, Iran, Syria, and North Korea. There is no one in the White House to stop them. Kiss good-bye
96	742467	and North Korea. There is no one in the White House to stop them. Kiss good-bye normalized relations with	Russia	. The Syrian conflict is set to be reopened. That is the point of the chemical attack blamed by Washington on
96	742518	obvious that the chemical attack is a Washington orchestrated event. According to reports US Secretary of State Tillerson has warned	Russia	that steps are underway to remove Syrian president Assad. Trump agrees. The removal of Assad allows Washington to impose another
96	742651	via a joint effort against terrorism. This was a ridiculous idea as terrorism is Washington's weapon. If Washington can move	Russia	out of the way with threats or more Russian misplaced hopes of "cooperation" with Washington, terrorism will next be directed
96	742702	will start to work on the Russian Federation and on the Chinese province that borders Kazakhstan. Washington has already given	Russia	a taste of US-supported terrorism in Chechnya. More is to come. If the Russian government had not dithered in
96	742729	in Chechnya. More is to come. If the Russian government had not dithered in cleaning out ISIS from Syria when	Russia	unexpectedly took the lead from the West, Syria would not face partition or renewed US determination to overthrow Assad for
96	742826	suddenly Putin accounced a Russian pullout, claiming like Bush on the aircraft carrier, "Mission Accomplished." But mission wasn't accomplished, and	Russia	reentered, still with the initiative but set back somewhat from the irrational withdrawal. If memory serves, this in and out
96	742855	somewhat from the irrational withdrawal. If memory serves, this in and out business happened a couple of times. Then when	Russia	has the war agains ISIS won, they hold back on the finish in the vain belief that now Washington will
96	742879	agains ISIS won, they hold back on the finish in the vain belief that now Washington will finally cooperate with	Russia	in eliminating the last ISIS stronghold. Instead, the US sent in military forces to block the Russian/Syrian advances. The
96	742905	stronghold. Instead, the US sent in military forces to block the Russian/Syrian advances. The Russian Foreign Minister complained, but	Russia	did not use its superior power on the scene to move aside the token US forces and bring the conflict
96	742934	scene to move aside the token US forces and bring the conflict to an end. Now Washington gives "warnings" to	Russia	not to get in Washington's way. Will the Russian government ever learn that coopertion with Washington has only one meaning
96	742973	one meaning: sign up as a vassal? Russia's only alternative now is to tell Washington to go to hell, that	Russia	will not permit Washington to remove Assad. But the Russian Fifth Column, which is allied with the West, will insist
96	742995	not permit Washington to remove Assad. But the Russian Fifth Column, which is allied with the West, will insist that	Russia	can finally gain Washington's cooperation if only Russia will sacrifice Assad. Of course, Russia's acquiescence will destroy the image of
96	743003	Russian Fifth Column, which is allied with the West, will insist that Russia can finally gain Washington's cooperation if only	Russia	will sacrifice Assad. Of course, Russia's acquiescence will destroy the image of Russian power, and it will be used to
96	743025	sacrifice Assad. Of course, Russia's acquiescence will destroy the image of Russian power, and it will be used to deprive	Russia	of foreign exchange from natural gas sales to Europe. Putin has said that Russia cannot trust Washington. This is a
96	743039	it will be used to deprive Russia of foreign exchange from natural gas sales to Europe. Putin has said that	Russia	cannot trust Washington. This is a correct deduction from the facts, so why does Russia keep putting itself in a
96	743054	Europe. Putin has said that Russia cannot trust Washington. This is a correct deduction from the facts, so why does	Russia	keep putting itself in a quandry by seeking cooperation with Washington? "Cooperation with Washington" has only one meaning. It means
96	743085	Washington? "Cooperation with Washington" has only one meaning. It means surrender to Washington. Putin has only part-way cleaned up	Russia	. The country remains full of American agents. Will Putin fall to the Washington Establishment just as Trump has? It is
96	743117	the Washington Establishment just as Trump has? It is extraordinary how little of the Russian media understand the peril that	Russia	is in. By Ann Wright and Medea Benjamin Four years ago, massive citizen opposition and mobilization stopped a possible U.S
96	743565	Indeed, Washington's story of Syrian use of chemical weapons is totally implausible. All chemical weapons were removed from Syria by	Russia	and turned over to the US and its Euroean allies. Syria has no such weapons and has no reason to
96	743647	Indeed, the UK Foreign Minister has declared the UK's support. Thus does the West reveal once again its hypocrisy. As	Russia	has made clear, the alleged chemical weapons attack has every hallmark of a Washington orchestrated event in order to launch
96	743756	the idiot Americans drowning in their own hubris have now crossed a Russian red line with consquences to follow. http://	russia	-insider.com/en/us-missile-strikes-syria-have-crossed-russian-red-lines-and-risk-serious-escalation/ri19479 Insane Washington is driving
96	743998	happen. And he wants us to stop talking about the failure of the AHCA, the drip drip drip of the	Russia	investigation, his historically low approval ratings, or the fact that he is really regretting his change of plans from touring
96	744454	was comparing it to another one currently dominating the news? TRUMP: I think it's one of the biggest stories. The	Russia	story is a total hoax. There has been absolutely nothing coming out of that. But what, you know, what various
96	744561	promotion. Wondering why he may have gone out of his way to bring up the total hoax that is the	Russia	story? Trump's businesses are flush with Kremlin cash (my favorite in the series).https://t.co/LOshDSXWG9 Jacob Weindling (@Jakeweindling) March
96	744977	truly one of the big stories of our time. Nothing to see here folks, and definitely nothing to see in	Russia	. TRUMP: We want to do a great infrastructure plan, and on that side I will say that were going to
96	745790	to the recent atrocity via chemical weapons in Syria: THRUSH: What do you think it says about the role of	Russia	in Syria? TRUMP: Well, I think its a very sad day for Russia because theyre aligned, and in this case
96	745803	think it says about the role of Russia in Syria? TRUMP: Well, I think its a very sad day for	Russia	because theyre aligned, and in this case, all information points to Syria that they did this. Why they did this
96	746005	except the conclusion last night, and I wake up to find out that Devin Nunes has recused himself from the	Russia	investigation. So much for Trumps feeble attempt to pivot the message away from the drip drip drip of the Russia
96	746025	Russia investigation. So much for Trumps feeble attempt to pivot the message away from the drip drip drip of the	Russia	story, which is picking up pace by the week. John Oliver dubbing this saga Stupid Watergate is perfect, as this
96	749067	American, other well-known names like Carson Storch from the USA, Matt Jones from Great Britain and Pavel Alekhin from	Russia	have already confirmed their attendance. One guy to watch is the young Swede, Emil Johansson, who wasnt in attendance last
96	755838	Roschi Technology GmbH from Germany, GE Lighting from the Chinese mainland, Wipro Enterprises (P) Ltd from India, JSC PALANTIR from	Russia	, and Skyelume FZC from the UAE are among the companies on hand bringing new business opportunities for exhibitors.- New Smart
96	756272	forums during the fair period where representatives from various lighting associations as well as buyers from France, Japan, Poland and	Russia	will share the latest market insights and product trends.- Showcasing Hong Kong's design capability -The HKTDC organised the 10th Hong
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96	766406	government of Moldova has condemned a recent appeal by the de facto authorities in the country's breakaway Transdniester region asking	Russia	to recognize the region's travel documents. Parliament speaker Andrian Candu said on April 6 that such a move by Moscow
96	766479	recognize the region's "passports." The request follows a controversial decision by Russian President Vladimir Putin to recognize documents issued by	Russia	-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. The Transdniester resolution expressed support for Russia's proclaimed policy of "protecting" ethnic Russians and "consolidating
96	766515	protecting" ethnic Russians and "consolidating the Russian world." Moldova's pro-European Prime Minister Pavel Filip said on April 6 that	Russia	has proclaimed its support for Moldova's territorial integrity and that he did not expect "the scenario applied in eastern Ukraine
96	766558	in this region." Transdniester declared independence in 1992 and has received economic, political, and military support from Moscow ever since.	Russia	maintains a 1,200-strong military force in the region despite Moldova's repeated calls for it to be withdrawn and replaced
96	766634	in the St. Petersburg subway. The April 6 rally was one of dozens of demonstrations being organized by authorities around	Russia	over the next few days in the aftermath of the blast, which killed 14 and wounded dozens. Authorities have identified
96	766694	3 explosion -- the deadliest terrorist attack in St. Petersburgs history. Jalilov was killed in the explosion. Law enforcement authorities in	Russia	and in Kyrgyzstan have rushed to try to figure out what led Jalilov to commit the bombing and whether anyone
96	774236	Palau Palestinian Territories Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Q Qatar R Republic of the Congo Romania	Russia	Rwanda S Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Sao Tome and Principe
96	777991	Homs province. Most of the Syrian air strikes in northern Syria are flown out of Shayat, which is now inoperable.	Russia	and Iran, the two major allies of the Assads, are under pressure to make a suitable response. Initially both nations
96	778059	United States (and Israel) since the 1980s but so far, aside from a few terror attacks, its been mostly talk.	Russia	has become more hostile to the United States since a new government took power in 1999 and revived the old
96	778090	new government took power in 1999 and revived the old Cold War attitude that the Americans were out to destroy	Russia	in any number of devious ways and were responsible for most of the internal and external problems Russia faced. As
96	778108	to destroy Russia in any number of devious ways and were responsible for most of the internal and external problems	Russia	faced. As with Iran, this attitude had more to do with local politics (keeping an unpopular ruler in power) than
96	778159	can convince your people that the U.S. will back off if confronted. Thats what happened when Iran (in 2012) and	Russia	(in 2016) openly intervened to support the Assads. The Russians were quite proud of themselves for how they get the
96	778196	how they get the Americans to back down in 2013 in the aftermath of the Assads using nerve gas. Neither	Russia	nor Iran want outright war with the United States, even though Russia has threatened to use nukes against the United
96	778208	aftermath of the Assads using nerve gas. Neither Russia nor Iran want outright war with the United States, even though	Russia	has threatened to use nukes against the United States to discourage too much military support for Ukraine (which Russia is
96	778227	though Russia has threatened to use nukes against the United States to discourage too much military support for Ukraine (which	Russia	is trying to annex parts of). Russia may be able to get some support (in forcing the Americans to back
96	778234	against the United States to discourage too much military support for Ukraine (which Russia is trying to annex parts of).	Russia	may be able to get some support (in forcing the Americans to back off) by appealing to the NATO countries
96	778266	to back off) by appealing to the NATO countries that criticized the recent American cruise missile attack. In other words	Russia	and Iran dont have any good options here. Meanwhile Turkey, which has also been hostile to the United States since
96	779817	most of the world, no longer consider the Assads legitimate rulers of Syria. The Assads and their allies Iran and	Russia	disagree. As long as the American bases were there to support the fight against ISIL Iran and Russia did not
96	779835	Iran and Russia disagree. As long as the American bases were there to support the fight against ISIL Iran and	Russia	did not make an issue of these bases or the thousand or so U.S. troops in Syria. But now that
96	779983	that worse. All foreign forces operating in Syria are supposed to be there to deal with ISIL but Iran and	Russia	only pretended and were often criticized because most of the military activity in Syria was to weaken rebels (mainly non
96	780506	methodical advance. Nevertheless ISIL is expected to lost both Mosul and Raqqa by the end of 2017. Stranger Things While	Russia	is officially in Syria to defeat ISIL and keep the Assads in power they (semi-officially) also want to maintain
96	781384	UAE (United Arab Emirates). Iran responded by imposing sanctions on fifteen American companies. March 21, 2017: Iranian military officials accuse	Russia	of providing Israel with technical information about Russian made air defense radars and air defense control systems used by Syria
96	781498	the Syrians change some of their IFF codes without the Russians knowing and suddenly the Israeli aircraft were being spotted.	Russia	denies the accusation and Israel has no comment. March 20, 2017: Russia is setting up a base in northwestern Syria
96	781510	and suddenly the Israeli aircraft were being spotted. Russia denies the accusation and Israel has no comment. March 20, 2017:	Russia	is setting up a base in northwestern Syria to train members of YPG Kurdish militia. This will cause problems with
96	781715	to behave like the Iraqi Kurds. Meanwhile Turkey is willing to work with Kurdish militias not associated with the YPG.	Russia	and Turkey are allies at the moment, but very confrontational with each other about it. The YPG has long been
96	781825	of since 2011) if the Syrians tried to again use their antiquated anti-aircraft missiles against Israeli aircraft. Syrian ally	Russia	felt compelled to publicly chastise Israel and ordered the Israeli ambassador to explain this bad behavior. Israel and Russia are
96	781844	ally Russia felt compelled to publicly chastise Israel and ordered the Israeli ambassador to explain this bad behavior. Israel and	Russia	are also allies and do not want to fight each other. That would be expensive for Israel and probably embarrassing
96	781866	also allies and do not want to fight each other. That would be expensive for Israel and probably embarrassing for	Russia	. Despite this public demonstration of anger Russia understands that Israel has a legitimate need to protect itself from Iranian attack
96	781873	fight each other. That would be expensive for Israel and probably embarrassing for Russia. Despite this public demonstration of anger	Russia	understands that Israel has a legitimate need to protect itself from Iranian attack via Hezbollah or similar Assad forces. March
96	781896	Israel has a legitimate need to protect itself from Iranian attack via Hezbollah or similar Assad forces. March 18, 2017:	Russia	announced that in Syria the government forces had completely cleared ISIL forces from the town of Palmyra and that this
96	781922	government forces had completely cleared ISIL forces from the town of Palmyra and that this effort was made possible by	Russia	military assistance, primarily air support. For the first half of March Russian warplanes and armed helicopters carried out about 60
96	782197	for air burst over a distant surface target. While the SA-5 is a 1960s design it is one that	Russia	has updated and Syria received the latest S-200 version of the missile in 2010. This seven ton missile has
96	782232	2010. This seven ton missile has a range of 300 kilometers but Israel has apparently developed effective countermeasures. In 2016	Russia	sent in an SA-10 (S-300) anti-aircraft system to protect their troops in Syria. These missiles have about
96	782365	recently liberated area that ISIL has planted a lot of landmines in. March 15, 2017: The pro-Assad coalition of	Russia	, Turkey, Iran and the Assad government ended two days of peace talks with each other about how to settle the
96	782512	the pro-government groups that will do not observe the terms of the ceasefire agreements they sponsor. March 12, 2017:	Russia	announced that work had resumed on the new Russian naval base in Syria. At the end of 2016 Russia revealed
96	782531	2017: Russia announced that work had resumed on the new Russian naval base in Syria. At the end of 2016	Russia	revealed a recent agreement with the Assad government to expand the current Russian navy facility at Tartus. Before 2011 Russia
96	782551	Russia revealed a recent agreement with the Assad government to expand the current Russian navy facility at Tartus. Before 2011	Russia	was building a small, but technically permanent naval support facility in Tartus. By 2012 the several hundred Russians who there
96	782597	largely gone from Syria and the Tartus project suspended until the war was over. That changed in mid-2015 when	Russia	intervened with several thousand air force, special operations and support troops. Russian construction personnel returned to Tartus but work was
96	793869	actions in Syria, Iraq & Yemen show he is acting like a warmonger. Read more: Trumps Syria strike intensifies tensions with	Russia	, highlights questions of his foreign policy U.S. investigates Russias role in Syrian chemical weapons attack Trudeau takes path of least
96	794075	ersatz Daesh caliphate in northern Iraq. But diplomacy has had no traction with Assad, emboldened as he has been with	Russia	as an ally. A limited missile strike wont put Assad on the run. But something has changed profoundly, an operational
96	795980	biggest worry now: what if Assad defies him and uses chemical weapons again? Michael McFaul, the former U.S. ambassador to	Russia	, wrote on Twitter. Even if Assad does not, Trump is on a crash course with the very Russian administration that
96	796844	after it launched a missile strike early Friday on a Syrian airbase in response to this weeks chemical attack, while	Russia	condemned the move as aggression and suspended crucial co-ordination with Washington in Syrias congested skies. The overnight missile attack
96	796886	marked the first time the U.S. has directly targeted Syrian President Bashar Assads forces, was condemned by his allies in	Russia	and Iran but welcomed by the Syrian opposition and its supporters, who expressed hope it signalled a turning point in
96	797136	a sovereign state in violation of international law. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Washingtons move deals a significant blow to the	Russia	-U.S. relations, which are already in a deplorable shape, and poses a serious obstacle for creating an international coalition against
96	797171	for creating an international coalition against terrorism. Russias Foreign Ministry said it is suspending a memorandum with Washington signed after	Russia	began an air campaign in support of Assad in September 2015 under which the two countries exchange information about sorties
96	797507	pressure after the chemical attack on the northern town of Khan Sheikhoun, which killed 87 people, including 31 children. Even	Russia	has said its support is not unconditional. Russia says a U.S. strike on a Syrian airbase poses a threat to
96	797515	town of Khan Sheikhoun, which killed 87 people, including 31 children. Even Russia has said its support is not unconditional.	Russia	says a U.S. strike on a Syrian airbase poses a threat to international security but Britain and Turkey back the
96	797549	security but Britain and Turkey back the action. Syria rejected the accusations, and blames opposition fighters for stockpiling the chemicals.	Russia	has said the toxic agents were released when a Syrian airstrike hit a rebel chemical weapons arsenal, and that blame
96	797717	that he would soon convene an urgent meeting of a Syrian ceasefire task force chaired by the United States and	Russia	. Staffan de Mistura said Russia requested the meeting, which was agreed upon by the United States. The envoy has been
96	797722	an urgent meeting of a Syrian ceasefire task force chaired by the United States and Russia. Staffan de Mistura said	Russia	requested the meeting, which was agreed upon by the United States. The envoy has been spearheading peacemaking efforts for nearly
96	797867	allowing the international community to save face. Read more about: SHARE: PALM BEACH, FLA.The United States is looking into whether	Russia	participated in the Syrian chemical weapons attack that provoked U.S. President Donald Trumps airstrikes against the Assad government, a revelation
96	797911	dramatic implications for relations between Washington and Moscow. On Friday, senior U.S. military officials said a drone belonging to either	Russia	or Syria was seen hovering over the site of the chemical weapons attack after the assault earlier this week. Russia
96	797931	Russia or Syria was seen hovering over the site of the chemical weapons attack after the assault earlier this week.	Russia	is one of Syrias most important patrons and has long resisted U.S. efforts to push President Bashar Assad from power
96	798158	tower and ammunition areas, officials said. A spokesman for Vladimir Putin said the strike deals a significant blow to the	Russia	-U.S. relations, which are already in a deplorable shape, and poses a serious obstacle for creating an international coalition against
96	798456	part of U.S. strike on Syria but backs efforts to stop atrocities U.S. officials were blistering in their condemnation of	Russia	, which has brokered a 2013 agreement with Washington to strip Syria of its chemical weapons stockpiles. Secretary of State Rex
96	798493	Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, in Florida with Trump, said Moscow had failed to live up to its obligations. Either	Russia	has been complicit or Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement
96	798498	in Florida with Trump, said Moscow had failed to live up to its obligations. Either Russia has been complicit or	Russia	has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement, Tillerson said. Trump had advocated
96	798524	its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement, Tillerson said. Trump had advocated greater counterterrorism co-operation with	Russia	, Assads most powerful military backer. Just last week, the Trump administration signalled the U.S. was no longer interested in trying
96	799312	up in his countrys long civil war. Read more: U.S. launches cruise missile attack against Syria China has sided with	Russia	at the United Nations in opposing condemnation of Assads government but has not become directly involved in the conflict. On
96	800123	government in the Syrian civil war including the latest use of chemical weapons against civilians. Trumps administration, like Obamas, blames	Russia	for supporting Assad. How many more children have to die before Russia cares? Nikki Haley, Trumps ambassador to the United
96	800135	weapons against civilians. Trumps administration, like Obamas, blames Russia for supporting Assad. How many more children have to die before	Russia	cares? Nikki Haley, Trumps ambassador to the United Nations, said this week. Her words echoed those of Samantha Power, Obamas
96	800173	Samantha Power, Obamas ambassador to the UN who, following the Assad regimes relentless bombing campaign in Aleppo last year, asked	Russia	: Is there no execution of a child that gets under your skin? Is there literally nothing that shames you? Yet
96	800203	under your skin? Is there literally nothing that shames you? Yet, like Obama, Trump is willing to co-operate with	Russia	to end the war even if that means leaving Assad in place. When Haley said last week that the U.S
96	800341	on armaments. But so did Obama, who famously tweaked Canada for its military parsimony when he addressed Parliament last year.	Russia	? Trumps desire for a thaw in U.S.-Russia relations has been the stuff of scandal in Washington. But so far
96	800349	tweaked Canada for its military parsimony when he addressed Parliament last year. Russia? Trumps desire for a thaw in U.S.-	Russia	relations has been the stuff of scandal in Washington. But so far, Americas approach to Russia has changed not a
96	800365	a thaw in U.S.-Russia relations has been the stuff of scandal in Washington. But so far, Americas approach to	Russia	has changed not a whit. The U.S. still has troops in Poland facing Russia. It still opposes Russias annexation of
96	800379	But so far, Americas approach to Russia has changed not a whit. The U.S. still has troops in Poland facing	Russia	. It still opposes Russias annexation of Crimea. It still imposes economic sanctions on Russia. Trade? Trump did kill the Trans
96	800393	still has troops in Poland facing Russia. It still opposes Russias annexation of Crimea. It still imposes economic sanctions on	Russia	. Trade? Trump did kill the Trans-Pacific Partnership attempt to create a 12-nation trade bloc. But Hillary Clinton, his
96	801455	the right to protect a vulnerable population from its own government. Foes of Syrian President Bashar el-Assad argue that	Russia	would have vetoed any UN motion to authorize a strike against Syria. And they are doubtless correct. But that, of
96	801823	Thursday evening, they had treated as public enemy number one. As an added bonus, now that Trump has faced down	Russia	, it will be harder for his critics to paint him as Putins accomplice in the alleged dirty tricks scandal of
96	806913	in Syria. The Kremlin condemned the U.S. calling the move an "aggression against a sovereign nation," the Guardian is reporting.	Russia	said the strikes were carried out under an "invented pretext" and said the Syria government does not have chemical weapons
96	806946	the Syria government does not have chemical weapons. The strikes, the Guardian is reporting, would do "significant damage to U.S.-	Russia	ties" and has created a "serious obstacle" to creating a coalition to defeat Isis. President Donald Trump on Thursday night
96	807468	a possibility that tensions could escalate resulting in unforeseen outcomes. It is clear that the one-off strike has angered	Russia	and Iran, two of the world's biggest oil producers and allies of the Syrian regime, both of which condemned the
96	807508	the attacks. Yet that is unlikely to fundamentally alter key supply relationships - European countries, which buy oil and gas from	Russia	and Iran were not part of the U.S. action so remain at arms length from possible recriminations. The U.S. buys
96	807647	OPEC itself. Saudi Arabia on Friday lent its support to the U.S. airstrikes, putting it in opposition to Iran and	Russia	. With OPEC's oil production cuts, which are supported by Russia, due to be renegotiated ahead of expiring at the end
96	807657	the U.S. airstrikes, putting it in opposition to Iran and Russia. With OPEC's oil production cuts, which are supported by	Russia	, due to be renegotiated ahead of expiring at the end of June, regional tension could yet scupper a new deal
96	808788	morning. Although benchmarks pared losses in relatively good time, tension hung in the air throughout much of the session as	Russia	described the attack as a violation of international law and called for a U.N. Security Council meeting. A terror attack
96	810551	north-east of Luhansk) came under heavy machine gun fire. ol Ukraine is ready to continue defending Europe from aggressive	Russia	, but it needs help. Defense Minister of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak stated this, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. "Ukraine is ready to
96	810618	lands Ukraine needs help and support," Poltorak said. In his opinion, NATO countries were not ready for aggressive actions of	Russia	. According to the defense minister, the Kremlin will try to destroy NATO, as it tries to destroy the EU. ish
96	810912	He also expressed gratitude to the Estonian partners for a resolute position in support of the policy of sanctions against	Russia	and their preservation until the full implementation of the Minsk agreements. The parties also discussed further involvement of the Estonian
96	811143	2017, the meeting in the Normandy format at the level of diplomatic advisors of leaders of Ukraine, Germany, France and	Russia	took place in Minsk.In the course of the consultations, the parties discussed key aspects of the Minsk agreements implementation and
96	811214	regime, introduced on April 1, 2017 pursuant to the decision of the Trilateral Contact Group of March 29, 2017, by	Russia	-backed militants. The parties stand for immediate consolidation of ceasefire in Donbas. Proper implementation of the arrangements as regards withdrawal
96	811305	was underscored that the SMM must have every opportunity to fulfill its mandate completely. Ukraine, Germany and France called on	Russia	to unblock the process of liberation of hostages in Donbas, particularly on the eve of Easter. It was once again
96	815899	of detainees' bodies taken by a forensic photographer, code-named Caesar, who worked in Assad jails were published. Veto from	Russia	, China Syria isn't a signatory to the treaty that set up the ICC. The court would have legal authority to
96	815940	investigate and prosecute war crimes in Syria only if directed to do so by the Security Council, but in 2014	Russia	and China vetoed a proposal to involve the ICC. In December, the U.N. General Assembly voted to establish an independent
96	838011	to the United Nations for destruction. At least 70 are dead, once again including children. For their part, Iran and	Russia	, the self-appointed guarantors of Assads behavior, are now running scared. Understanding the seriousness of the charges, they are doing
96	838244	to Assad, they would not topple him. Furthermore, while considerations of the Russian response are prudent, the reality is that	Russia	is unlikely to retaliate militarily against the United States on behalf of Assad, an unruly client whose intransigence has time
96	838331	of 2014, trying to reach a peace deal with no military leverage to speak of. Assad, with the connivance of	Russia	, simply stonewalled the talks and ran down the clock, secure in the knowledge that there would be no consequences for
96	838539	gas on civilians a heinous war crime that, if tolerated, would make not just Syria but the world more savage.	Russia	and Iran should have new cause to consider whether they will continue backing the blood-drenched Damascus dictator, or cut
96	838994	civilians will be met with more military retaliation. (The Washington Post) The administration should, meanwhile, make another effort to draw	Russia	and Syrias neighbors into a negotiation on the countrys future, using the new leverage provided by Mr. Trumps demonstrated willingness
96	840191	the Hungarian communist party once ran against its ideological enemies (Heller, ironically, among them) and that autocratic states such as	Russia	and Iran run against their ideological enemies, or perceived enemies, even today. Indeed, Soros himself is a favorite target of
96	844014	a signal to an increasingly aggressive Israel that he still had chemical weapons, or maybe it was a warning to	Russia	that he wasnt a pawn to be traded in a grand bargain with Trump. But most likely, it was a
96	849264	Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said in a statement, arguing that the intervention would do nothing to make us safer. [	Russia	condemns U.S. missile strike on Syria, suspends key air agreement] Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.), one of the most vocal
96	850177	efforts, such as an international tribunal, to hold the regime accountable. Some lawmakers also called for further action to punish	Russia	, Assads chief ally. McConnell on Friday suggested that he would look favorably on a proposal to step up sanctions against
96	850198	Assads chief ally. McConnell on Friday suggested that he would look favorably on a proposal to step up sanctions against	Russia	, Iran and others who support the regime in Syria. Such a measure passed in the House last year, but was
96	854079	Todays coverage from Post correspondents around the world Like Washington Post World on Facebook and stay updated on foreign news	Russia	on Friday condemned a U.S. missile strike against Syrian government forces as an attack on its ally and said it
96	854196	arrogant aggression ] President Vladimir Putins spokesman said the risk of confrontation between aerial assets of the U.S.-led coalition and	Russia	has significantly increased after President Trump ordered the launch of 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at a Syrian air base in
96	854420	been raised by this action from the United States, Safronkov said. Earlier in the session, the British representative had mocked	Russia	, saying that Assad is making a fool of his backers by committing war crimes and rebuffing Moscows effort to negotiate
96	854441	saying that Assad is making a fool of his backers by committing war crimes and rebuffing Moscows effort to negotiate.	Russia	sits here today humiliated by its failure to bring to heel a puppet dictator, said Matthew Rycroft, Britains ambassador to
96	854620	council has set aside for now a separate discussion of whether to condemn the Assad government for Tuesdays chemical attack.	Russia	is expected to veto a resolution supported by the United States, Britain and France. Putins spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, earlier claimed
96	854744	Syrian armed forces at the Syrian leadership's request, Peskov said. The strike creates the possibility of a direct confrontation with	Russia	, which has forces on the ground and advanced air-defense systems capable of shooting down U.S. aircraft and missiles. The
96	854770	ground and advanced air-defense systems capable of shooting down U.S. aircraft and missiles. The so-called "deconfliction" channel that	Russia	suspended was established in 2015 to prevent mishaps, including collisions, after Russia deployed aircraft to a base along Syrias Mediterranean
96	854782	and missiles. The so-called "deconfliction" channel that Russia suspended was established in 2015 to prevent mishaps, including collisions, after	Russia	deployed aircraft to a base along Syrias Mediterranean coast and began carrying out strikes on behalf of the Syrian regime
96	854882	military aircraft fly in increasingly close quarters over Syrian cities such as Manbij. [Why U.S. generals want elevated talks with	Russia	over aerial collision fears] Senior U.S. military officials have said they have resorted to flying advanced F-22 Raptor jets
96	855086	children, were killed in the attack. In Moscow on Friday, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman, Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov, said	Russia	would help strengthen Syrian air defenses to protect the most sensitive Syrian infrastructure facilities. Konashenkov said the attack destroyed a
96	855294	a U.S.-backed offensive to capture the northern Iraqi city of Mosul from the Islamic State group. Under a 2013	Russia	-U.S. agreement, Syria agreed to dismantle its chemical weapons stockpile. A U.N. mission in 2014 confirmed that most of Assads
96	855369	State Rex Tillerson, who is due to arrive in Moscow next week, said the attack on Idlib meant that clearly,	Russia	has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment. Putin carefully orchestrated a peace process that brought together Turkey
96	856595	groups and Assads government in the Kazakh capital, Astana. The most significant consequence of these strikes will be to push	Russia	to apply more pressure on the regime to join the peace talks in Astana, said Hilal Khashan, a professor at
96	856621	the regime to join the peace talks in Astana, said Hilal Khashan, a professor at the American University of Beirut.	Russia	is committed to that process now, so they have to make it work. Suzan Haidamous in Beirut and Thomas Gibbons
96	856651	to make it work. Suzan Haidamous in Beirut and Thomas Gibbons-Neff in Washington contributed to this report. Read more:	Russia	condemns U.S. missile strike on Syria, suspends key air agreement U.S. strikes on Syria unsettle Europes attitudes toward Trump Todays
96	856701	Post World on Facebook and stay updated on foreign news Protesters carry symbolic coffins with victim's pictures and shout anti-	Russia	slogans for the country's alleged role in a chemical attack in Idlib province, Syria, in front of the Russian Embassy
96	857294	participating. We fully support what the Americans have done, British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon told the BBC. Fallon called on	Russia	to use its leverage with Assad to end the Syrian war, and said that we will all be working much
96	857431	In a tweet, Farage said that many Trump voters will be worried about this military intervention. Where will it end? [	Russia	condemns U.S. missile strike on Syria, suspends key air agreement] For the United States Middle East allies, Fridays operation has
96	857705	of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement. Israel has long opposed Assads regime. Iran, which along with	Russia	has backed Assad in his attempt to crush his opponents, denounced the U.S. airstrikes. The Shiite theocracys state news agency
96	859740	terrorist and extremist groups as well. Habib reported from Stockholm. Suzan Haidamous in Beirut contributed to this report. Read more:	Russia	condemns U.S. missile strike on Syria, suspends key air agreement A journey into Syrias secret torture wards A rebel push
96	864441	displeasure we think. Story continues ????Bombing Syria Will,???????? Stop Assad Gassing His Ppl,BUT????Has NO Strategy,Or,Diplomacy TURKEY &	RUSSIA	WINNERS????IN HORNETS NEST,OVER HIS???? Cher (@cher) April 7, 2017 Yahoo Movies took you live as father and son
96	867274	that his options depend on what others do, which brings us to Story continues 2. How will Trump manage the	Russia	-China fallout from the strike? His response, of course, will depend on house much fallout there is. One of the
96	867344	was a profound setback to a decades-long bipartisan foreign policy goal of ensuring that the Soviet Union (and later	Russia	) not be the great-power holder of the balance in the Middle East. At the operational level, Russias military involvement
96	867444	higher appetite for risk, striking a Syrian airbase even though there were Russian forces stationed there, albeit after first alerting	Russia	to the attack. Trump thus made a reasonable tradeoff, mitigating the risks of escalation at the cost of accepting some
96	867482	of accepting some lower degree of operational effectiveness of the strikes themselves. How much mitigation of risk depends on what	Russia	does next. Russias immediate reaction was to express outrage and to suspend the cooperative arrangements the two sides had worked
96	867524	to deconflict military operations in the region not retaliating, but making any future U.S. military action that much riskier. But	Russia	has many other cards to play, and Trumps options depend on how Russian President Vladimir Putin plays them. Trumps Russia
96	867544	Russia has many other cards to play, and Trumps options depend on how Russian President Vladimir Putin plays them. Trumps	Russia	policy was already a work in progress, whipsawed by the daily melodrama of the investigation into Russian meddling in the
96	867595	bit more of how Trump actually views U.S.-Russian relations. During the campaign, Trump seemed to indicate that he thought	Russia	could be a meaningful partner in counterterrorism in the region. Many specialists, myself included, were skeptical that Russia could be
96	867613	he thought Russia could be a meaningful partner in counterterrorism in the region. Many specialists, myself included, were skeptical that	Russia	could be counted on to be helpful. But no one doubted that Russia could play a spoiler role. One of
96	867626	Many specialists, myself included, were skeptical that Russia could be counted on to be helpful. But no one doubted that	Russia	could play a spoiler role. One of Trumps most urgent priorities now is to dissuade Putin from going too far
96	869160	watch one another warily. 4. Cyberattacks Given whats transpired the past few months, its easy to forget that China, not	Russia	, was Americas principle cyber foe not too long ago. The April 2015 hacks of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM
96	871978	clear they are no longer seeking his immediate removal. Although Assad can count on the backing of his top allies,	Russia	and Iran, the attack has revived international outrage at a time when U.S. President Donald Trump is still formulating his
96	872066	opponents, thinking he could do so with impunity after recent statements from Washington, along with Trump's inclination to align with	Russia	. On a visit to Turkey last week, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Assad's future was up to the Syrian
96	872430	the 2013 chemical attack was also to blame for Tuesday's assault. The attack has caused sparring between the U.S. and	Russia	over who was responsible. The Syrian government has strongly denied involvement, accusing the opposition of trying to frame it to
96	872510	lies" against the Syrian government is to force Trump to change his position on Assad and to put pressure on	Russia	. Part of the equation, for any perpetrator, is the difficulty of proving anything in the aftermath of such attacks, largely
96	873104	Yazidi-language newspapers and textbooks. Story continues But widespread poverty and unemployment have sent a wave of migrants to Europe,	Russia	and the United States in search of work. "I hope that the new temple will motivate my children -- who are
96	874567	and the Workers World Party and is expected to be one of various protests held Friday in the country. 3.	Russia	condemns attack: Russia, whose troops are on the ground in support of Syrian President Bashar Assad, said President Vladimir Putin
96	874570	World Party and is expected to be one of various protests held Friday in the country. 3. Russia condemns attack:	Russia	, whose troops are on the ground in support of Syrian President Bashar Assad, said President Vladimir Putin believes the U.S
96	874827	and libertarian-leaning Republicans said Trump should have sought congressional approval for the attack. 8. What it means for U.S.-	Russia	relations: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is still scheduled to meet next week with his Russian counterpart in Moscow despite
96	881058	in January, Trump took the toughest direct U.S. action yet in Syria's civil war, raising the risk of confrontation with	Russia	and Iran, Assad's two main military backers. China has routinely sided with Russia in blocking action by the U.N. Security
96	881071	war, raising the risk of confrontation with Russia and Iran, Assad's two main military backers. China has routinely sided with	Russia	in blocking action by the U.N. Security Council on Syria, and Beijing's special envoy for the Syrian crisis has praised
96	881134	Middle Eastern diplomacy to the other permanent members of the U.N. Security Council, namely the United States, Britain, France and	Russia	. But China has urged that a diplomatic resolution to the violence there be found and has hosted Syrian government and
96	881612	the UN Security Council, and consistently says the crisis needs a political solution. But it has six times voted alongside	Russia	to veto UN Security Council measures aimed at addressing the conflict -- including one in 2014 seeking the investigation of war
96	882039	wants an independent investigation into the hacking of the Democratic Party leaders emails, which she believes, were carried out by	Russia	under President Vladimir Putin's orders last year. I didnt fully understand how impactful that was, she said. "It is something
96	882065	last year. I didnt fully understand how impactful that was, she said. "It is something that Putin has used inside	Russia	, outside Russia to great effect." Last year, shortly after the presidential election result, there were reports of analyses by private
96	882067	I didnt fully understand how impactful that was, she said. "It is something that Putin has used inside Russia, outside	Russia	to great effect." Last year, shortly after the presidential election result, there were reports of analyses by private cybersecurity firms
96	884229	which was not announced in advance, drew mixed reactions from members of the U.S. Senate and Congress. Referencing Assad and	Russia	directly, Arizona Sen. John McCain said the strikes sent an important message. McCain had previously voted in favor of a
96	885855	a one-off attack and are other nations going to join in? What will be the response of Iran and	Russia	-- two of the world's largest oil producers and staunch allies of the Assad regime?" Sukrit Vijayakar of Trifecta Consultants said
96	887216	one of his airbases may overestimate Washington's appetite for deeper involvement in Syria's war and threaten Ankara's fragile rapprochement with	Russia	. Within hours of the U.S. cruise missile strikes, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan described the action as a "positive and concrete
96	887381	and limited," said Aaron Stein, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council think-tank. "Turkey can't enact regime change with	Russia	in Syria, and neither can the United States. The (U.S.) strikes are tactics without strategy, leaving Turkey sandwiched between its
96	887409	States. The (U.S.) strikes are tactics without strategy, leaving Turkey sandwiched between its only powerful ally, the United States, ... and	Russia	." Turkish policy in Syria is in disarray. Assad remains in power despite Turkey's long-standing determination to see him ousted
96	887519	diplomatic row which cost it billions of dollars in lost trade and tourism. "There is a struggle for power between	Russia	and the United States over the future of Syria and Turkey is stumbling back and forth between the two," said
96	887713	the necessary steps to oust him should be taken," Cavusoglu told reporters. That stance sets Turkey at direct odds with	Russia	less than four months after the two powers brokered a ceasefire in Syria and peace talks in the Kazakh capital
96	887758	military advisers on the ground supporting Assad's forces, denounced the U.S. action as illegal. "Despite differing statements from Turkey and	Russia	on the U.S. strike, there's still a communication channel between us and efforts to solve the Syria problem will continue
96	887798	continue," said one senior Turkish official, vowing the Astana process would go on. A second official said Turkey's disconnect with	Russia	had "become much more obvious" after the missile strikes, but also said it did not want its partnership with Moscow
96	887837	with Moscow to be damaged. "NO GOOD OPTIONS" Can Acun, a researcher at the SETA think-tank in Ankara, said	Russia	and Turkey had been moving apart over Syria for some time, pointing to Moscow's readiness to work with Kurdish militia
96	887901	to defend the Syrian regime, was the drop that filled the glass," he said. "This will strain Turkey's ties with	Russia	and Iran, but in the end, the determining factor will be how decisively the United States acts." Despite its quick
96	895182	Friday it had been informed by the United States before the U.S. military strikes on Syrian military positions and that	Russia	should use this "warning" to push for a political solution to the Syrian conflict. France, a key backer of rebels
96	895605	its seventh year and has killed more than 400,000 people and displaced millions. "We are not seeking any confrontation, but	Russia	and Iran must understand that backing the Assad regime makes no sense," he said, urging Moscow to now fully back
96	895876	A military intervention," Macron said. However, he said a military operation must be part of a "diplomatic and political roadmap."	Russia	has repeatedly used its veto in the past to protect the Syrian government from U.N. Security Council action. Polls show
96	900453	with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about a poison gas attack in Syria that the United States blames on the	Russia	-backed Syrian government, a senior State Department official says. "NUCLEAR OPTION" ON SUPREME COURT NOMINEE Senate Republicans crush a Democratic
96	900505	brawl, approving a rule change dubbed the "nuclear option" to allow for conservative judge Neil Gorsuch's confirmation by Friday. HOUSE	RUSSIA	PROBE CHAIRMAN The Republican head of a congressional inquiry into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election says he
96	900798	Mazzilli and Tom Brown) (Reuters) - Highlights of the day for U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Friday: U.S. STRIKES SYRIA	Russia	warns that U.S. cruise missile strikes on a Syrian air base could have "extremely serious" consequences, as Trump's first major
96	900928	the strikes, calling them a proportionate response to Syrian forces' suspected use of chemical weapons, while Syria and its allies,	Russia	and Iran, denounce the attack. Israeli leaders welcome the U.S. strikes in Syria, saying they send a strong message that
96	902325	and the Trump administrations chaotic kickoff. Urging a bipartisan investigation into the Kremlins role in the election, Clinton warned that	Russia	was probably emboldened by the outcome of its meddling. Because of the success the Kremlin has had, theyre not going
96	905131	6.5 billion. India is a top market for its arms, as New Delhi has turned increasingly away from traditional ally	Russia	for its military hardware. Last year India signed a contract to buy 36 Rafale twin-engine fighter jets from France
96	906423	comprehensive strategy to ensure that Assad is no longer a threat to his people and to U.S. security, and that	Russia	no longer has free rein to support his regime." REPUBLICAN SENATOR RAND PAUL "While we all condemn the atrocities in
96	907862	proportionate response to Syria's suspected use of chemical weapons. The strikes were denounced as illegal by Syria and its allies	Russia	and Iran. Iraq criticised "hasty interventions" in an apparent comment on the U.S. action. But a wide range of U.S
96	908032	the international arena and the peace process in Syria needed to be accelerated. French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said	Russia	and Iran needed to understand that supporting Assad made no sense and that the escalation of the U.S. military role
96	908464	response to Syrian forces' suspected use of chemical weapons. The strikes were denounced as illegal by Syria and its allies	Russia	and Iran. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on the world "to reject such policies, which bring only destruction and danger
96	908666	the international arena and the peace process in Syria needed to be accelerated. French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said	Russia	and Iran needed to understand that supporting Assad made no sense and that the escalation of the U.S. military role
96	909345	ground and released by a conventional strike. Washington said it had given advance notification of its military action to both	Russia	, and its Western and Arab allies in a coalition fighting the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq. - 'Message to
96	909410	has been reluctant to be dragged into the civil war and has rejected calls for a more substantial intervention. After	Russia	entered the war in support of its ally President Bashar al-Assad in late 2015, Moscow and Israel agreed to
96	909610	protect their interests than his predecessor Barack Obama. He said it was also a message to Assad and its allies	Russia	and Iran that "America is back." "I think that the chances for an attack initiated by either Syria or Hezbollah
96	912836	say that was little more than a move to save face, since the extent to which the agreement affects how	Russia	and the United States navigate airspace is arguably quite limited). It then called for an urgent session of the United
96	913024	reportedly said that his ministry was waiting for incontestable proof that the chemical weapons were used by the Syrian army.	Russia	has maintained that Syrian air strikes hit a depot where anti-Assad rebels were building chemical weapons, a claim the
96	913270	driver behind ts strategy in Syria. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, speaking just after the strikes were announced, said	Russia	had failed in its responsibility to deliver on a 2013 deal it helped broker to destroy Syrias chemical weapons arsenal
96	914312	leaning NGOs, blamed the west for the creation of chemical weapons used in Syria. "In this massacre, imperialist West, especially	Russia	, the U.S. and Iran are accomplices of cruel Assad," he said. Calling the U.S. "the great devil," Camurluoglu said the
96	914365	bombs," referring to the U.S. missile strikes. Story continues The protesters chanted "murderer America, get out of Syria" and "murderer	Russia	, get out of Syria" after the prayer. ___ 5:10 p.m. The U.N. envoy for Syria tells The Associated Press
96	914427	he was convening an "emergency meeting" later Friday of the International Syria Support Group's cease-fire task force. He said	Russia	requested the meeting, which was "agreed upon" by the United States. The two countries are the co-chairs of the
96	915125	strike. ___ 3:05 p.m. The Kremlin says the presidential Security Council has voiced regret over the damage to U.S.-	Russia	ties inflicted by the U.S. strike on a Syrian air base. The Kremlin said in a statement carried by Russian
96	915322	Russian embassy. They were carrying dozens of black-painted coffins with images of the attack's child victims attached. Iran and	Russia	are Syrian President Bashar Assad's strongest supporters. ___ 2:30 p.m. Two Arab countries in the Gulf are backing the
96	915500	central Syria. The Friday report quotes Allaeddin Boroujerdi, head of parliamentary committee on national security and foreign policy, as saying "	Russia	and Iran won't be quiet against such acts which violate interests of the region." He said serious consequences would follow
96	915788	a meeting of his Security Council to discuss the U.S. strikes on Syria. Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov wouldn't say if	Russia	could use its military assets in Syria to protect Syrian facilities in case of new U.S. strikes. He also wouldn't
96	915835	cut a hotline with the U.S. military in Syria could provoke collisions in the crowded skies over Syria. Asked if	Russia	sees Syria as a military ally, Peskov answered positively. He argued Friday that the U.S. attack has "de facto served
96	916420	seen in recent days after the use of chemical weapons are images that we cannot accept seeing again." Italy urged	Russia	to use its influence with Damascus to enforce a cease-fire, and expressed hope that renewed U.S.-Russia talks could
96	916438	Italy urged Russia to use its influence with Damascus to enforce a cease-fire, and expressed hope that renewed U.S.-	Russia	talks could result in a U.N.-guided political transition in Syria. Italy is a close U.S. ally and has participated
96	916992	instead of international intervention. French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said the U.S. bombing was a warning to Assad's allies	Russia	and Iran. ___ 11:45 a.m. Russia's foreign minister says no Russian servicemen have been hurt in a U.S. strike
96	917782	is hoping to ride a wave of protectionist, anti-immigrant sentiment to the presidency next month. ___ 10:45 a.m.	Russia	says it's suspending a deal with the U.S. to prevent midair collisions over Syria in response to the U.S. strike
96	917837	Moscow is suspending a memorandum with the U.S. to prevent incidents and ensure flight safety. Under the memorandum, signed after	Russia	launched an air campaign in Syria in September 2015, Russia and the U.S. had exchanged information about their flights to
96	917847	incidents and ensure flight safety. Under the memorandum, signed after Russia launched an air campaign in Syria in September 2015,	Russia	and the U.S. had exchanged information about their flights to avoid incidents in the crowded skies over Syria. Russia has
96	917866	2015, Russia and the U.S. had exchanged information about their flights to avoid incidents in the crowded skies over Syria.	Russia	has several dozen warplanes and batteries of air-defense missiles at its base in Syria. ___ 10:35 a.m. Japan's
96	918280	Syria blames the opposition fighters of stockpiling chemical weapons. ___ 9:40 a.m. A communication link between the U.S. and	Russia	used to protect their pilots flying sorties over Syria was used ahead of an American missile strike on the country
96	918620	statement carried by Russian news agencies that Putin believes that the U.S. has dealt the strikes under "far-fetched pretext."	Russia	has argued that the death of civilians in the Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun on Tuesday resulted from Syrian forces
96	919224	20 a.m. A senior Russian lawmaker says that U.S. strike on Syria likely has put an end to hopes for	Russia	-U.S. cooperation in Syria. Konstantin Kosachev, the head of the foreign affairs committee in the Kremlin-controlled upper house of
96	919746	would put him in "the same league with Bush and Obama." Russian deputy envoy to the U.N., Vladimir Safronkov, said	Russia	had warned the U.S. to "think about what military actions have led to in Iraq, Libya and other countries," according
96	927200	deliver chemical weapons. The use of chemical weapons against innocent people will not be tolerated. Story continues Following the strike,	Russia	slammed Trumps decision to launch a missile attack in a Middle Eastern country. The Russian government called it "act of
96	930107	focus is anticipating the actions of others with a stake in Syria, on three key fronts. First, center stage is	Russia	which intervened in Syria in September 2015 and has a military presence on the ground. Russias condemned Trumps strike, suspended
96	930159	and Russian militaries, and has reportedly moved more military assets into the region. Story continues The quiet backchannel discussions between	Russia	and the United States, rather than the public statements and gestures, are essential for preventing a wider escalation. U.S. military
96	930207	nights strikes did not kill Russian military forces, which would have introduced even more unpredictability in Syria. This discussion with	Russia	might also provide an avenue for making a new attempt to shift the diplomacy on Syria but the United States
96	930256	of action, as it has been in the past. The Assad regimes most recent chemical weapons attack starkly demonstrates that	Russia	is neither a reliable counterterrorism partner nor a force for stability in Syria. Moscows consistent backing of the Assad regime
96	934446	Middle East location and alliances with other oil producers have investors concerned about the potential fallout from the U.S. strikes.	Russia	, the second-largest global oil producer, has already condemned the U.S. strikes as illegal aggression. Investor concerns about conflict escalation
96	934476	the U.S. strikes as illegal aggression. Investor concerns about conflict escalation in Syria and rising tensions between the U.S. and	Russia	could drive oil and other commodity prices higher in coming days. From a fundamental market perspective, U.S. oil prices have
96	934861	that the United States must also look at those actors complicit in [Assad's] years of carnage, including Vladimir Putin in	Russia	, and should also have a humane refugee policy as this humanitarian disaster continues to unfold. Another committee member, Sen. Chris
96	936104	secret. A barrage of Tomahawks could overwhelm any air defenses. Assad's systems are weakened after six years of war but	Russia	has deployed state-of-the art systems to Syria. Over in the Persian Gulf, the Navy's Fifth Fleet can quickly
96	937201	Putin believes that U.S. cruise missile strikes on a Syrian air base broke international law and have seriously hurt U.S.-	Russia	relations, Russian news agencies cited the Kremlin as saying on Friday. The Russian leader, a staunch ally of Syrian President
96	937322	to jointly fight the Islamic State militant group in Syria, a move it was banking on to improve battered U.S.-	Russia	ties which are languishing at a post Cold War low. But the U.S. action caused consternation in Russia, angering the
96	937340	battered U.S.-Russia ties which are languishing at a post Cold War low. But the U.S. action caused consternation in	Russia	, angering the Kremlin and pro-Kremlin lawmakers who suggested it had dealt a significant blow to any hopes of doing
96	937405	and on a made-up up pretext," Peskov was cited as saying. "Washington's step will inflict major damage on U.S.-	Russia	ties." Peskov was also quoted as saying that Russia did not believe that Syria possessed chemical weapons and that the
96	937414	cited as saying. "Washington's step will inflict major damage on U.S.-Russia ties." Peskov was also quoted as saying that	Russia	did not believe that Syria possessed chemical weapons and that the U.S. move would inevitably create a serious obstacle to
96	937449	inevitably create a serious obstacle to creating an international coalition to fight terrorism, an idea that Putin has repeatedly pushed.	Russia	would now call for an urgent meeting of the U.N. Security Council to discuss the matter, the RIA news agency
96	938225	to a last-minute deal with Damascus brokered by Moscow to dismantle Syria's chemical weapons arsenal and ship it to	Russia	starting in October 2013. Under the aegis of the United Nations Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) -- awarded
96	940365	Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) summit in Shanghai May 20, 2014. Trade between China and	Russia	is expected to reach $100 billion by 2015, Xi said on Tuesday, after meeting with Putin. The US on Thursday
96	940478	suspected toxic gas attack. In general, the body has been unable to act on Syria, mainly due to vetoes by	Russia	and China. Amnesty International said in February that the two nations displayed a callous disregard for the lives of millions
96	940520	Syrians by vetoing a resolution at that time over Syrias suspected use of chemical weapons. Over the past six years,	Russia	has voted seven times against UN Security Council resolutions on Syria and the fighting raging there. A Russian ally, China
96	940553	the fighting raging there. A Russian ally, China has wielded its veto power six times. After this weeks chemical attack,	Russia	and China took similar, but slightly different stances about what should happen next. The latest chemical attack is reported to
96	940641	it is unacceptable to make groundless accusations against any party until a thorough and objective international investigation has been conducted.	Russia	has also suggested that the deaths occurred as a result of gas being released from an airstrike on a chemical
96	940775	also accused his UK counterpart of distorting the solemn position of other countries by blaming the latest gas attack on	Russia	and Chinas previous vetoes in February. Story continues In the Thursday meeting, AFP reported, the UN Security Council discussed three
96	940861	that calls for Syria to hand over information to investigators about its military operations on the day of the attack.	Russia	suggested it could veto the measure, and instead proposed a rival draft that doesnt demand the regimes cooperation. Ahead of
96	940973	cool response from the US but has won support from China, perhaps because Beijing fears the fallout of supporting ally	Russia	on its resolution, but also doesnt want to sign on to the US-proposed one. The US airstrike, in stark
96	941014	contrast to president Donald Trumps earlier non-interference stance over the Syria issue, was likely a major surprise to both	Russia	and China. The Pentagon said it had notified Russia shortly before the bombing, but it is unclear when Chinese president
96	941023	over the Syria issue, was likely a major surprise to both Russia and China. The Pentagon said it had notified	Russia	shortly before the bombing, but it is unclear when Chinese president Xi Jinpingwho was having a dinner with Trump during
96	941609	has put renewed focus on the large number of emigres from mostly Muslim central Asian states, who have moved to	Russia	to work. Russia's state investigative committee, a body with sweeping powers that is looking into the bomber's background, said in
96	944824	one. President Donald Trump performed an abrupt about face from previous policy statements decrying foreign wars and promoting cooperation with	Russia	Thursday night by launching 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at an airbase in Syria, deepening American involvement in the civil war
96	944848	launching 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at an airbase in Syria, deepening American involvement in the civil war there while infuriating	Russia	, a country he had long said he wanted to find common ground with in fighting the Islamic State. The strikes
96	945100	Thursday night that there has been no change American policy on Assad. But he went after Moscow hard, charging, either	Russia	has been complicit or Russia has been simply incompetent, in keeping the Syrian government to its promise to destroy all
96	945105	been no change American policy on Assad. But he went after Moscow hard, charging, either Russia has been complicit or	Russia	has been simply incompetent, in keeping the Syrian government to its promise to destroy all of its chemical weapons. Tillerson
96	945143	chemical weapons. Tillerson is due in Moscow next week for a planned visit with top Kremlin officials. Story continues From	Russia	with Tillerson also called the strike on the airbase, from which the chemical weapons attack was launched, proportional. But Russian
96	945442	state TV has been broadcasting what is says is amateur footage of the impact last night. A Russian reporter from	Russia	24 visited the airfield Friday morning, and posted pictures and video to his social media accounts showing damaged runways and
96	945903	a month earlier but did not brief Congress at the time. FBI officials initially didnt share the CIAs analysis that	Russia	was trying to help the Trump campaign win the election, but came around to the conclusion shortly before the election
96	949707	Bashar Assad in Syria in February; Washington Correspondent Olivier Knox; and Yahoo News Anchor Bianna Golodryga, who has covered U.S.-	Russia	relations extensively. The panel will talk about what the military assault means for President Trump moving forward and we want
96	954056	brutal method brought back into international headlines Tuesday after a chemical attack killed at least 58 people. Read: Why Is	Russia	In Syria? Here's Why The Kremlin Got Involved In Another Country's Civil War Although Syria claimed it was not responsible
96	954499	weapons stockpile to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in accordance with demands from the U.S. and	Russia	. Sept. 27, 2013 The U.N. Security Council ordered Syria to destroy its chemical weapons and said it would authorize the
96	954813	a resolution to authorize sanctions against the Syrian government for their chemical weapons attacks, but China and dedicated Syrian ally	Russia	veto it. April 4, 2017 A sarin gas attack killed at least 58 people and possibly up to 100 people
96	957761	individuals who comprise Syrias chemical weapons kill chain were listed in a U.N. Security Council resolution that was vetoed by	Russia	and China on Feb. 28. Syrias lack of membership in the International Criminal Court, and the veto by Russia and
96	957780	by Russia and China on Feb. 28. Syrias lack of membership in the International Criminal Court, and the veto by	Russia	and China of a Security Council resolution to refer Syria to the court, means that this venue is likely off
96	958567	that Putin believes the U.S. dealt the strikes under far-fetched pretext. Washingtons move deals a significant blow to the	Russia	-U.S. relations, which are already in a deplorable shape, Peskov said. He added that the attack creates a serious obstacle
96	958721	400,000 dead. President Bashar Assads government had been under mounting international pressure after the chemical attack, with even key ally	Russia	saying its support is not unconditional. Syria rejected the accusations, and blames opposition fighters for stockpiling the chemicals. Moscow had
96	958782	when a Syrian airstrike hit a rebel chemical weapons arsenal and munitions factory on the eastern outskirts of Khan Sheikhoun.	Russia	has provided military support for the Syrian government since September 2015, turning the balance of power in Assads favor. Moscow
96	959356	spokesman for the Southern Front rebel faction. "In my opinion, the message is political, and the message has arrived to	Russia	and been understood," he told AFP. Colonel Ahmed Osman, of the Turkey-backed Sultan Murad rebel group said: "We welcome
96	961002	occurred in 2014 and 2015. The panel also finds that the Islamic State group used mustard gas. Feb. 28, 2017:	Russia	, a stalwart ally of the Syrian government, and China veto a U.N. Security Council resolution authorizing sanctions against the Syrian
96	961613	that has done so much to screw up the Middle East over the past two-plus decades. Typically, Friedman blames	Russia	and Iran for all the trouble, including the emergence of the Islamic State, conveniently omitting the far more important role
96	961961	seems wimpy and irresponsible for the worlds most powerful country to be mostly (but not entirely) on the sidelines, while	Russia	or Iran are working hard on behalf of Assad. Unfortunately, many of the groups fighting Assad are no better than
96	962548	al-Sham, and other assorted jihadi groups, many of whom are Sunni will welcome the occupiers with open arms? Will	Russia	and Iran simply fold their hands and cut a deal, and what might that deal be? If Assad falls, what
96	966908	in 1979. (In that time frame, the United States has gone to war in well over a dozen countries, and	Russia	in close to a dozen.) Beijing views Washingtons scatter-shot, flip-flop approach to foreign policy especially in the post
96	967120	the rights of sovereign states and Western interference not least to do its duty by its actual ally and neighbor,	Russia	. It already used one of its relatively rare U.N. Security Council vetoes to block past sanctions on Syria as a
96	967146	its relatively rare U.N. Security Council vetoes to block past sanctions on Syria as a signal of good faith to	Russia	, although it usually relies on Moscow to take the heat and abstains. But a United States that sticks its hand
96	967689	attack was launched this week, an escalation of the U.S. military role in Syria that swiftly drew sharp criticism from	Russia	. In Beijing, China's Foreign Ministry urged all parties in Syria to find a political settlement. Trump and Xi were expected
96	969242	effort was taken to skirt the locations of their forces on the ground in Syria. Not only was war with	Russia	avoided, but the limits of Moscows support for President Bashar al-Assad was also demonstrated. Russias subsequent dissembling about the
96	969904	to develop and explain a policy. Photo credit: JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images UPDATE: 1:58 a.m. EDT Iran and	Russia	strongly condemned Thursday night's U.S. airstrikes in Syria, which targeted an airbase near Homs in retaliation to a chemical gas
96	969970	from civilian casualties from U.S. military action in Iraq." He also said the military action did "significant damage to U.S.-	Russia	ties," his spokesman Dmitry Peskov told BBC News. UPDATE: 1:39 a.m. EDT The governor of the Syrian city of
96	970112	said there was an ongoing fire following the missile attack. It is possible that the death count is low because	Russia	, an ally of Syrian President Bashar Assad, had been informed about the missile attack in advance. Russia is also reportedly
96	970129	is low because Russia, an ally of Syrian President Bashar Assad, had been informed about the missile attack in advance.	Russia	is also reportedly calling for a U.N. Security Council meeting to discuss the bombing. UPDATE: 11:42 p.m. EDT The
96	971104	salvo in a military campaign to remove Assad an escalation that could bring the United States in direct conflict with	Russia	, his regimes patron. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Thursday described Washingtons goals as first, defeat the so-called Islamic
96	972758	This article was originally published on FORTUNE.com By Michelle Nichols, Andrew Osborn and Tom Perry UNITED NATIONS/MOSCOW/BEIRUT (Reuters) -	Russia	warned on Friday that U.S. cruise missile strikes on a Syrian air base could have "extremely serious" consequences, as President
96	972914	least 70 people in rebel-held territory. Syria denies it carried out the attack. They catapulted Washington into confrontation with	Russia	, which has advisers on the ground aiding its close ally Assad. "We strongly condemn the illegitimate actions by the U.S
96	973042	the Kremlin's effort to help Assad fight Islamic State and other militant groups. Trump has frequently urged improved relations with	Russia	, strained under Obama over Syria, Ukraine and other issues, was hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping at his Mar-a-Lago
96	973365	East expressed support for the attack, if sometimes cautiously. The action is likely to be interpreted as a signal to	Russia	, and countries such as North Korea, China and Iran where Trump has faced foreign policy tests early in his presidency
96	973476	unable to determine if a Russian or Syrian aircraft bombed a hospital that was treating victims of the chemical attack.	Russia	joined the war on Assad's behalf in 2015, turning the momentum in his favor. Although Moscow supports opposing sides in
96	973507	momentum in his favor. Although Moscow supports opposing sides in the war between Assad and rebels, the United States and	Russia	say they share a single main enemy, Islamic State. Tillerson said the strike took out about 20 percent of the
96	973686	France and Britain on Tuesday, to condemn the gas attack and push the Syrian government to cooperate with international investigators.	Russia	said the text was unacceptable and diplomats said it was unlikely to be put to a vote. MOSCOW WANTS EXPLANATION
96	973707	said the text was unacceptable and diplomats said it was unlikely to be put to a vote. MOSCOW WANTS EXPLANATION	Russia	expects Tillerson to explain Washington's stance when he visits Moscow next week, Interfax news agency cited a Russian Foreign Ministry
96	973801	small number of U.S. troops are helping rebel militias. Asked whether the strikes set back any efforts to work with	Russia	to defeat Islamic State, sometimes known as ISIS, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said: "There can be a shared commitment
96	974310	to directly overthrow this regime," Jeffrey said. But could the strike hasten Assad's fall by forcing him or his backers	Russia	and Iran to take the UN-mediated effort to negotiate a political solution to the civil war more seriously? The
96	974519	Punishment strikes - Observers say that even if Assad believes he can hang on without seriously engaging in the peace process,	Russia	may be running out of patience with him, especially after the latest atrocity. Andrew Tabler, a veteran regional expert who
96	974574	Washington Institute for Near East Policy, thinks so. "In a way the strikes are not necessarily a bad thing for	Russia	," he told reporters. "Russia's had a very hard time getting president Assad to come to the negotiating table in any
96	974657	added, suggesting that Tillerson's planned trip to Moscow next week could be key to turning the strikes into a strategy.	Russia	has accused Washington of violating international law by attacking Assad's air base, but US officials argue they are covered by
96	976431	regime's "complete disregard" for a political transition and efforts to enforce a ceasefire agreed late last year and sponsored by	Russia	, Turkey and Iran. Earlier, the Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said Turkey believed that "the Assad regime must be
96	976515	hope that this United States operation will contribute to securing peace." Turkey has repeatedly called for Assad to go while	Russia	and Iran remain the president's most important allies in the more than six-year war. "This regime should be ousted
96	977847	to defiant nuclear-armed North Korea and by extension, its ally China as well as other countries like Iran and	Russia	of Trumps willingness to use military force. North Korea is developing missiles capable of hitting the United States. Tillerson said
96	978818	military steps. even if key nations like China are standing in the way. Trump has advocated greater counterterrorism cooperation with	Russia	, Assads most powerful military backer. Just last week, the Trump administration signaled the U.S. was no longer interested in trying
96	978935	north of the country. If Assads military persists in further gas attacks, the Trump administration might logically pursue increased retaliation.	Russia	and Iran, Assads allies, pose other problems. Russian military personnel and aircraft are embedded with Syrias, and Iranian troops and
96	979369	military intervention in September 2015 led them to suffer a series of battlefield defeats. Instead, Obama sought to work with	Russia	on a negotiated transition. Trump and his top aides had acknowledged in recent days the reality of Assad being in
96	980180	her point, the mother of two held up photographs of Assads victims. How many more children have to die before	Russia	cares? she asked her diplomatic colleagues. White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Trump is being presented with a lot
96	980430	absolute rule, which dates back to 1971. And any civilian victims of a U.S. mission would undercut its moral claims.	Russia	warned Thursday that that its support for Assad was not unconditional, though it has made similar threats in the past
96	980471	to no avail. A U.N. Security Council vote was slated for Wednesday, but was delayed to allow for negotiations with	Russia	, which has veto power on the council. Syria provides Russia its only deep-water port with a military foothold outside
96	980481	for Wednesday, but was delayed to allow for negotiations with Russia, which has veto power on the council. Syria provides	Russia	its only deep-water port with a military foothold outside of Russia and the former Soviet states. The American salvo
96	980493	has veto power on the council. Syria provides Russia its only deep-water port with a military foothold outside of	Russia	and the former Soviet states. The American salvo into Syria complicates President Trumps efforts to build a more constructive relationship
96	980618	has consolidated power. But he is aligned with the West in a fight against Islamic extremism. This is one reason	Russia	, Iran and Saudi Arabia maintained support for Damascus. If Assad falls, it could create a power vacuum, further drawing the
96	981180	and France proposed a draft resolution on Tuesday to condemn the attack and press Syria to cooperate with international investigators.	Russia	said the text was unacceptable and proposed a rival draft. The elected 10 members of the 15-member council proposed
96	981252	Syria this evening. Consultations among Council members are ongoing," British diplomat Stephen Hickey posted on Twitter. In February, Syrian ally	Russia	, backed by China, cast its seventh veto to protect Assad's government from council action, blocking a bid by Western powers
96	981307	on Syria. A Security Council resolution needs nine votes in favor and no vetoes by the United States, Britain, France,	Russia	or China to pass. "Efforts continue to reach unity on a strong (Security Council) resolution w/ strong condemnation, immediate independent
96	981523	The attack took place at 8:40 p.m. Eastern time. Slideshow: U.S. attacks Syrian airbase >>> The decision risked confrontation with	Russia	, Syrias patron, which reportedly had troops stationed at the air base, and could mean increased dangers for hundreds of U.S
96	982531	audience in mind, even if it risked contradicting previous positions as well as confrontation with Assad's other main military backer,	Russia	. Trump had repeatedly said he wanted better relations with Moscow, including to cooperate with Russia to fight Islamic State, and
96	982546	Assad's other main military backer, Russia. Trump had repeatedly said he wanted better relations with Moscow, including to cooperate with	Russia	to fight Islamic State, and has so far focused his Syria policy almost exclusively on that effort. But he also
96	982622	his chemical arsenal. Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the missile strikes as an illegal move that would hurt U.S.-	Russia	ties. "This kind of strike will not bring down the Syrian regime," said Abdulaziz al-Sager, a Saudi academic and
96	982752	removed from power was Turkey. Long one of Assad's principal foes, Turkey had in recent months reached a rapprochement with	Russia	and had been co-sponsoring Syrian peace talks with Moscow. Mustapha Kamel Al-Sayyid, professor of political science at Cairo
96	985217	the US strikes, which were launched to punish an alleged chemical weapons attack by Bashar al-Assad's regime. Assad's ally	Russia	, meanwhile, declared President Donald Trump's first strike against the Damascus regime a violation of international law and an "act of
96	985383	States will no longer wait for Assad to use chemical weapons without any consequences," Haley said. "Those days are over." -	Russia	accuses US - The United States did not seek UN Security Council authorization for the military action that followed days of
96	985584	senior US official said Syria may have had help carrying out the alleged chemical attack, but stopped short of accusing	Russia	of complicity. "We are carefully assessing any information that would implicate the Russians knew or assisted with this capability," he
96	985701	for a no-fly zone in Syria. The Kremlin warned the US military action would inflict "considerable damage" on US-	Russia	ties. It immediately suspended a deal with the United States aimed at avoiding clashes in Syrian airspace, though the foreign
96	985903	strike beforehand in order to avoid casualties. A Syrian military source said its armed forces had also received advance warning.	Russia	has stood by Damascus despite the global uproar, insisting the chemical weapons that caused the deaths in Khan Sheikhun had
96	986097	violation of international norms," the Kremlin said in a statement. The action has inflicted "considerable damage" to already "lamentable" US-	Russia	ties, it added. As a first practical response, Moscow said it would "halt" its deal with the US to avoid
96	986172	near future to strengthen and improve the effectiveness of the Syrian armed forces' air defence system," said spokesman Igor Konashenkov.	Russia	also called for an urgent UN Security Council meeting following the strikes. : The Iranian regime, another Syrian ally, "strongly condemned
96	987047	hitting the Islamic State group in Syria under a 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force. Damascus government ally	Russia	said the strike constituted an "aggression against a sovereign state" and suspended a bilateral agreement to help avoid clashes in
96	991879	Friday. Washingtons action, he added, is causing significant damage to Russian-American relations, which are already in a deplorable state.	Russia	also called for an emergency session of the U.N. Security Council. President Donald Trumps first foray into armed conflict against
96	992162	used deadly chemical weapons against innocent men, women and children because he knew he could get away with it.He knew	Russia	would have his back. The Trump administration insisted Friday that the strikes do not represent a major shift in American
96	992577	but they did not fire at the incoming U.S. missiles on Thursday. A U.S. military spokesman in Baghdad confirmed that	Russia	had initially pulled out of a hotline staffed by military officers from both countries, set up in 2015 to avoid
96	992660	was widely welcomed as a response to this week's chemical weapons attack, but condemned by Syria's government and its allies	Russia	and Iran, which said the move would complicate efforts to fight terrorism. The following is a sample of the reactions
96	992700	reactions from the international community, the parties to Syria's six-year-old civil war and victims of the chemical attack.	RUSSIA	A spokesman for Vladimir Putin said the strike "deals a significant blow to the Russia-U.S. relations, which are already
96	992715	victims of the chemical attack. RUSSIA A spokesman for Vladimir Putin said the strike "deals a significant blow to the	Russia	-U.S. relations, which are already in a deplorable shape," and poses a "serious obstacle" for creating an international coalition against
96	993214	but in the entire region." Allaeddin Boroujerdi, the head of a parliamentary committee on national security and foreign policy, said "	Russia	and Iran won't be quiet against such acts." HEZBOLLAH The Iran-backed Lebanese group, which has sent thousands of fighters
96	993368	instead of international intervention. French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said the U.S. bombing was a warning to Assad's allies	Russia	and Iran. ITALY Italy said the U.S. strikes on Syria were "proportionate" given the "war crimes" committed by the Assad
96	1011672	information did not support Trumps claims he had been wiretapped by President Obama. Replacing Nunes as leader of the House	Russia	investigation will be Congressman Mike Conaway of Texas. Like Nunes, Conaway is a Republican. The investigation centers on reports from
96	1011697	Mike Conaway of Texas. Like Nunes, Conaway is a Republican. The investigation centers on reports from U.S. intelligence officials that	Russia	hacked into Democratic Party computers and released information to hurt Hillary Clintons presidential campaign. Several people in President Trumps administration
96	1011918	Trump to be attorney general -- the top federal law enforcement job. Sessions announced he will not oversee the federal governments	Russia	investigation. He made the announcement after admitting that he failed to tell senators considering his nomination for attorney general about
96	1012437	serve as a warning about the fragility of the institutions that are necessary for liberal democracy." Health of democracy in	Russia	Russia had one of the reports lowest ratings. Yet Freedom House says a highly developed civil society continues to exist
96	1012438	as a warning about the fragility of the institutions that are necessary for liberal democracy." Health of democracy in Russia	Russia	had one of the reports lowest ratings. Yet Freedom House says a highly developed civil society continues to exist there
96	1012567	its not the freedom of information and in my personal view, its a serious misjudgment of whats going on in	Russia	. Democracy in other areas In the Balkans, the democracy scores for four countries dropped over the past year. Two improved
96	1016885	Responding to the grim news, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed for Syrias warring factions and government backers such as	Russia	and Iran to bring an end to a six-year conflict that has taken the lives of almost 400,000 people
96	1023602	launched a missile strike early today (Friday) on a Syrian air base in response to this weeks chemical attack, while	Russia	condemned the move as aggression and suspended crucial coordination with Washington in Syrias congested skies. The overnight missile attack, which
96	1023643	marked the first time the U.S. has directly targeted Syrian President Bashar Assads forces, was condemned by his allies in	Russia	and Iran but welcomed by the Syrian opposition and its supporters, who expressed hope it signaled a turning point in
96	1023902	Putin believes the U.S. launched the strikes under a far-fetched pretext. Washingtons move deals a significant blow to the	Russia	-U.S. relations, which are already in a deplorable shape, Peskov said. He added that the attack creates a serious obstacle
96	1023943	for creating an international coalition against terrorism. Russias Foreign Ministry said it is suspending a memorandum with Washington signed after	Russia	began an air campaign in support of Assad in September 2015 under which the two countries exchange information about sorties
96	1027042	wed still be talking about it at Christmastime. Risch said the strike would lead countries such as North Korea, Iran,	Russia	and China to reevaluate their views of the United States and what the country might do. I think this has
96	1029632	US role in Syria, but could have a ripple effect on the US' relations with the Syrian regime's powerful backer,	Russia	. Russians were present at the base the US struck Thursday night, a US defense official said, though the role of
96	1029684	military contacted their Russian counterparts about the attack ahead of time, in accordance with deconfliction policies between the US and	Russia	over military activities in Syria. Russian officials said the strike will undermine the war on terror and warned they may
96	1029710	Russian officials said the strike will undermine the war on terror and warned they may halt cooperation with US forces. "	Russia	will demand an urgent UN Security Council meeting after the US airstrike on a Syrian aviation base," said Viktor Ozerov
96	1029854	sent an important message the United States will no longer stand idly by as Assad, aided and abetted by Putin's	Russia	, slaughters innocent Syrians with chemical weapons and barrel bombs," McCain and Graham said in a joint statement. But Sen. Rand
96	1030540	opposite: He argued that the US should remain laser-focused on defeating ISIS and vowed to try and partner with	Russia	, which has heartily backed Assad's regime, in order to defeat ISIS and bring the conflict to an end. Those views
96	1030745	in peace and security with each other and with their neighbors. As part of efforts to promote the said solution,	Russia	renewed its support to the UN-approved principles for a Palestinian-Israeli settlement, which include the status of East Jerusalem
96	1030870	Tel Aviv. The city has been a dividing issue and there have been clashes between Jews and Muslims over it.	Russia	stated that it will focus on ensuring free access to Jerusalems holy places for all believers. Based on the statement
96	1030891	stated that it will focus on ensuring free access to Jerusalems holy places for all believers. Based on the statement,	Russia	seems to be supporting the idea of dividing the historic city between Palestine and Israel as it underlined that it
96	1030958	back to 2014 and efforts to revive them have failed. The statement noted that the situation is deteriorating and that	Russia	is deeply concerned about it. Abu Anas al-Ghandour, a commander in Hamass military wing, has been categorized as a
96	1031368	attack as the opposition and Damascus trade accusations. The early morning Friday airstrike has generated mixed feelings. President Putin of	Russia	described it as an aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international law and as a serious obstacle in
96	1031429	divert attention away from the civilian deaths in Iraq with US airstrikes. Washingtons step will inflict major damage on US-	Russia	ties, Peskov stated. Saudi Arabia applauded the airstrike as a courageous decision and renewed its support to US actions in
96	1031575	act collectively. A draft resolution drafted by the US, France and Britain to condemn the chemical attack was vetoed by	Russia	due, it said, to the provocation in its wording by its irresponsible authors. Morocco was ranked on top of North
96	1033386	United States to make it clear once again that we do not recognize Russian land grabs within its neighbors borders.	Russia	should adhere to the cease-fire agreement it signed in 2008, withdraw its troops from Georgia, and allow international monitors
96	1033438	territorial integrity of Georgia is a blatant breach of one of the guiding principles of the Helsinki Final Act by	Russia	. This reflects a broader pattern of disregard by Putins regime for transatlantic security norms and democratic values, which the United
96	1034557	comprehensive strategy to ensure that Assad is no longer a threat to his people and to U.S. security, and that	Russia	no longer has free reign to support his regime. Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson I support the administrations strike on the
96	1046489	of Homs, over a chemical weapons attack he blamed on Syria's government. The U.S. used the "deconfliction line" to warn	Russia	ahead of time that the strike was coming. In the aftermath of the attack, which Syria said killed at least
96	1046512	time that the strike was coming. In the aftermath of the attack, which Syria said killed at least seven people,	Russia	announced it would suspend its cooperation in the information-sharing campaign, the first time the line has been severed. Russia
96	1046532	Russia announced it would suspend its cooperation in the information-sharing campaign, the first time the line has been severed.	Russia	still has several dozen warplanes and batteries of air defense missiles at its base near Latakia, Syria. MUSCATINE Jodi Hansen's
96	1047866	Trump needs to lay out a strategy before any further action is taken. Duckworth raised concerns about heightened tensions with	Russia	. "After weeks of sending dangerously mixed signals on Syria, the president owes it to our troops, who are now in
96	1066266	head of the defence and security committee at the Russian upper house of parliament, as saying today.He also said that	Russia	would call for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council."This (the attack) could be viewed as an act
96	1067703	criticising Trump's military strike against Syria. The newspaper said the attack was likely to spark conflict between the U.S. and	Russia	and "took place despite no definitive results from the investigation by an international organization, and was carried out in the
96	1068348	weapons by any country, organisation or person for whatever purposes, and Beijing's position will remain consistent. Beijing, an ally of	Russia	, called "on all relevant parties to resolutely stick to promoting a political settlement and not abandon efforts to find a
96	1068376	stick to promoting a political settlement and not abandon efforts to find a political settlement". China has routinely sided with	Russia	in blocking action by the UN Security Council on Syria, and Beijing's special --IANS py/rn ( 244 Words) 2017-04
96	1068658	proportionate response to Syria's suspected use of chemical weapons.The strikes were denounced as illegal by Syria itself and its allies	Russia	and Iran.But a wide range of US allies from Asia, Europe and the Middle East expressed support, if sometimes cautiously
96	1068828	in the international arena and the peace process in Syria needed to be accelerated.French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said	Russia	and Iran needed to understand that supporting Assad made no sense and that the escalation of the US military role
96	1071280	them civilians. Tillerson said the U.S. is considering "appropriate response" to the chemical attack. At the same time, Tillerson urged	Russia	, a major supporter of Assad, to "consider carefully their continued support for the Assad regime." U.S. officials were quoted by
96	1072823	toppling President al-Assad was no longer a priority. The second reason, al-Moallem said, is to practice pressure on	Russia	, adding that it has failed after Moscow said it will continue to aid the Syrian army in the fight against
96	1072978	to step into a deep, muddy quagmire in Syria and face the Russians, and the Iranians, or just to pressure	Russia	and the Syrian government into making concessions. Analysts said that the current situation is a reminder of what happened in
96	1073026	threatened military action against Damascus over chemical substance use in the Syrian war. The military campaign didn't take place, as	Russia	and the United States reached a last minute deal which was dismantling the chemical arsenal of the Syrian government under
96	1082994	missile attack against an air base in Syria. The latest attack raised the risk of U.S. confrontation with Syrian backers	Russia	and Iran, but a U.S. official reportedly called the attack a "one-off," with no plans for escalation. Singapore's benchmark
96	1083712	missile strike that targeted a Syrian air base earlier on Friday. The minister said the Syrian leadership is consulting with	Russia	and Iran on the response to the "American aggression," adding that there will be a political movement soon. Earlier in
96	1085400	attempt to divert international community's attention from civilian casualties in Iraq and could aggravate tension between the United States and	Russia	, the spokesman said. "This step by Washington is causing significant damage to Russian-U.S. relations, which are already in a
96	1085448	by Russian news agency Interfax. He added that the action is also crating a serious obstacle to the cooperation of	Russia	and the United States in fighting international terrorism. According to media reports, U.S. warships launched over 50 Tomahawk cruise missiles
96	1085643	between Moscow and Washington and hurt bilateral military cooperation as the United States failed to communicate properly on the matter. "	Russia	will first of all demand an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council," Ozerov was quoted as saying by the
96	1086005	international community's attention from civilian casualties in Iraq. He said the strikes could aggravate tensions between the United States and	Russia	, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Source: Xinhua| 2017-04-07 19:34:11|Editor: ying Video Player Close PHNOM
96	1089748	the freight train route, which starts in Erlianhaote in northern China's Inner Mongolia and travels through Mongolia before linking to	Russia	and other European countries. "There were 167 China-Europe freight trains travelling through Mongolia in 2016 and that is expected
96	1098194	cease-fire decision and start negotiations under the auspices of the United Nations. "Egypt calls on the United States and	Russia	to take effective steps to reach a comprehensive and final settlement of the Syrian crisis," the ministry said. Earlier on
96	1098639	waiting for explanations from the United States on evidence of chemical weapons used by the Syrian army in Khan Sheikhoun.	Russia	has suspended the memorandum of understanding on the prevention of flight safety incidents in Syria with the United States, which
96	1098837	by Russian news agency Interfax. He added that the action is also creating a serious obstacle to the cooperation between	Russia	and the United States in fighting international terrorism. The latest missile strike was the toughest direct action in Syria taken
96	1098871	the toughest direct action in Syria taken by the United States so far, increasing the risk of its confrontation with	Russia	and Iran. U.S. officials said they had informed Russian forces ahead of the missile strike and that they had tried
96	1104492	unilateral action, dangerous, destructive and violation of peremptory principles of international laws," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi said Friday.	Russia	, Assad's staunch ally, considers the U.S. missile strike an "aggression against a sovereign state" under a far-fetched pretext, according
96	1104784	Syria and maintain the Middle East security, state-run MENA news agency reported. "Egypt calls on the United States and	Russia	to take effective steps to reach a comprehensive and final settlement of the Syrian crisis," the ministry said. Lebanon, the
96	1108180	Defense Ministry added that the flight and technical staff had already been retrained to operate this type of helicopter in	Russia	. Belarus had received six Russian Mi-8 MTV-5 helicopters in November 2016, which can be used in health care
96	1110673	through "negotiations including all rebel and regime forces" and taking place "under the aegis of the United Nations, and with	Russia	playing a crucial and constructive role", Gentiloni stressed. He told reporters the U.S. missile strike should not be intended as
96	1117989	another position Trump constantly derided for years and in the campaign. It will disrupt Trumps hope for a rapprochement with	Russia	(although he pointedly avoided a wider attack that would almost certainly have killed Russians as well as Syrians) another turn
96	1120767	stressed that Trump did not discuss the attack with Russian President Vladimir Putin before or after it occurred. Tillerson blamed	Russia	for failing to ensure that Assad upheld his 2013 agreement to get rid of his chemical weapons stockpiles. Clearly, Russia
96	1120787	Russia for failing to ensure that Assad upheld his 2013 agreement to get rid of his chemical weapons stockpiles. Clearly,	Russia	has failed in its responsibility on that commitment, he said. Either Russia has been complicit or has been incompetent on
96	1120799	get rid of his chemical weapons stockpiles. Clearly, Russia has failed in its responsibility on that commitment, he said. Either	Russia	has been complicit or has been incompetent on its ability to deliver. Military planners tried to minimize risk to Russian
96	1121659	sends an important message the United States will no longer stand idly by as Assad, aided and abetted by Putins	Russia	, slaughters innocent Syrians with chemical weapons and barrel bombs. But, as in 2013, lawmakers have broken into several bipartisan factions
96	1122124	of war or other congressional authorization. The Response The attack significantly increases the risk of a direct U.S. confrontation with	Russia	, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Russia is backing Assad with the help of Iran. Putin believes the U.S. attack is
96	1122130	The Response The attack significantly increases the risk of a direct U.S. confrontation with Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.	Russia	is backing Assad with the help of Iran. Putin believes the U.S. attack is an aggression against a sovereign state
96	1122173	of international law, according to spokesman Peskov. He also said the strikes were carried out under a far-fetched pretext.	Russia	claims that the civilian deaths on Tuesday were the result of Syrian forces hitting a rebel chemical arsenal. A statement
96	1122277	member, Ozerov said. Cooperation between the Russian and U.S. militaries may be shut down after the U.S. strike. On Friday,	Russia	suspended a 2015 agreement with the United States over Syrian airspace. The memorandum required Moscow and Washington to share flight
96	1122336	risk of in-air collision or catastrophe as the two countries flew missions over Syria. The United States had warned	Russia	about the impending air strike, but the Russian Defense Ministry said America was in grave violation of the memorandum. The
96	1122397	Mayor General Igor Konashenkov, said that Moscow would help shore up the most sensitive Syrian infrastructure, another clear sign that	Russia	is refusing to distance itself from Assad. Tillerson is set to travel to Moscow next week to meet with Russian
96	1122991	Syria strikes https://t.co/uQpdNIHYUn pic.twitter.com/hw8OnnRgJI Reuters Live (@ReutersLive) April 7, 2017 Senior Pentagon officials are reportedly investigating whether	Russia	participated in any way in the apparent chemical attack in Syria on Tuesday. The Associated Press reports that a drone
96	1123178	certain: Syrias chemical weapons were supposed to be gone as of 2014, thanks to a removal plan the U.S. and	Russia	had brokered with the United Nations. For an explanation, we spoke with Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Washington, D.C.based
96	1123514	continue. I mean, Assad is certainly not going to stop killing civilians; hes not going to stop bombing hospitals; and	Russia	is not going to stop cooperating. These are questions that I think the administration needs to try to answer in
96	1123593	different directions. What were the results on the ground? Were there any Russian, Syrian, or Hezbollah personnel killed? What does	Russia	do in response? What does Assad do in response? Well have to see. Theres a risk of escalation. The expectation
96	1123736	debate. I think this strike will shatter the possibility for any agreements on the council. You mean the possibility of	Russia	and China signing on, in particular. Yeah. All day I was following the debate, and I think what they were
96	1123800	and then coming back to discuss and decide what an appropriate response should be. Now, it might have been that	Russia	would have blocked any appropriate response, but if that were the case, then if Trump had wanted to pursue military
96	1124201	those attacks. So this, in many ways, is shocking, but its not surprising. I see this as the failure of	Russia	, in particular, to enforce its own principles, its own standards, with its client regime. Because it was Russia and the
96	1124219	failure of Russia, in particular, to enforce its own principles, its own standards, with its client regime. Because it was	Russia	and the United States who partnered to force Assad to we thought eliminate his chemical-weapons stockpile. So thats my
96	1124248	Assad to we thought eliminate his chemical-weapons stockpile. So thats my best explanation for why were seeing this now.	Russia	helped broker the deal, but the groups responsible for actually carrying it out were the U.N. and the Organisation for
96	1124286	the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, which is based in the Netherlands, right? Correct with the support of	Russia	and the United States and other countries, who supplied technology and equipment to make it happen. So after that big
96	1124537	demoralize the opposition. Theyre going for a psychological effect which is the definition of terrorism, actually. Exactly. When you say	Russia	failed, what do you mean? What should they have done that they didnt do? What Russia has been doing since
96	1124553	Exactly. When you say Russia failed, what do you mean? What should they have done that they didnt do? What	Russia	has been doing since the massive international operation to remove the chemical-weapons stockpile is, Russia has shielded the Assad
96	1124569	they didnt do? What Russia has been doing since the massive international operation to remove the chemical-weapons stockpile is,	Russia	has shielded the Assad regime from any subsequent attacks involving chlorine. Even in the past two or three days, they
96	1124610	have been coming up with extraordinary excuses for why this was not Assads fault. I think the smarter move for	Russia	would have been to allow the council to take unified action against any further chemical-weapons use, and to basically
96	1124648	and to basically draw the line with their own client state and say, This is just not allowed. I mean,	Russia	has been providing enormous military support and assistance for Assad. They did not have to tolerate this; they did not
96	1124714	and evidence from independent investigators, that Syrian-army helicopters are dropping barrel bombs with chlorine gas in them. Youre saying	Russia	has a relationship with Assad that no one else has, which gives them unique leverage to make sure the agreement
96	1124935	council is hobbled by the veto. A single member of the council can veto an action, and it has been	Russia	, and in some cases China, shielding Assad: not just on chemical weapons, but on bombing civilian areas, not cooperating with
96	1125162	were using them. The problem, fundamentally, comes back to the fact that unlike the 2013 agreement, when the U.S. and	Russia	were cooperating now theyre not cooperating. Therein lies the reason there has been a failure to prevent Assad from continuing
96	1129739	description of the air campaign that will be needed to truly neuter his aerial war fighting abilities, and even then	Russia	could just resupply him with deadlier equipment. It's true that cratering Assad's runways would keep his fixed-wing air force
96	1132372	stakes. The unexpected cooperation between OPEC and non-OPEC countries, instigated by the full support of Saudi Arabia (OPEC) and	Russia	(non-OPEC) has brought some stabilization to the crude markets for almost half a year. The expected crude oil price
96	1132420	enough room when looking at the fundamentals to a bull market in the coming months. As long as Saudi Arabia,	Russia	and some other major producers (UAE, Kuwait), are supporting a production cut extension, financials will be seeing some light at
96	1132597	same time, other OPEC members, such as Iran and Iraq, are looking at production increases. Saudi Arabias other main rival	Russia	is also not sitting idle. Even if Moscow is still fully behind the official production cuts, Russian oil companies have
96	1132704	the largest oil markets. U.S. shale oil is increasing its market share, while addressing European options at the same time.	Russia	, Iran and Iraq have been pushing for market share in Asia, while taking up Saudi share in Europe. Until now
96	1132993	Asia, and Aramcos multibillion spending spree, a sudden reorientation of part of the companys future approach appears to be underway.	Russia	has always had a very comfortable position in the European oil markets, as it is the largest supplier (around 32
96	1133073	this would not really have a direct impact on price scenarios, but looking at the current volatility, a confrontation between	Russia	and Saudi Arabia in Europe could destabilize not only the market but also lead to a new price war. Until
96	1133385	more market share will be lost without being confronted by a more aggressive and powerful Aramco establishment. Both main parties,	Russia	and Saudi Arabia, are unwilling to risk a real price war. Putins future will be decided in the next 12
96	1133619	Syrian side has denied responsibility for the attack, calling the air strikes an aggression. Assads main allies in the region,	Russia	and Iran, have also condemned the move, with Russias President Putin saying that it violated international laws and would worsen
96	1133645	the move, with Russias President Putin saying that it violated international laws and would worsen relations between the U.S. and	Russia	. The Western world has welcomed the direct U.S. involvement, as have Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Israel. All markets reacted immediately
96	1133740	likely to reverberate across the Middle East and beyond, especially now that the latest events have put the U.S. and	Russia	at odds. Related: Obliterating ISIS May Hamper Iraqi Oil Production The chemical weapons were released after an airstrike by the
96	1133938	with Perry to work toward a deal. Poland, a NATO member, currently gets about two-thirds of its gas from	Russia	, and has been striving to find alternative sources for national security reasons. The purchase of gas from the United States
96	1133980	diversify Poland's energy supplies and increase its energy security, Morawiecki said. "I am very much concerned. I think that what	Russia	is doing since invading Georgia in 2008 and Ukraine in 2014, it is clearly against international public law," he told
96	1134011	2014, it is clearly against international public law," he told Reuters. "We strongly oppose this expansionary and aggressive policy by	Russia	. Cyberthreats to the Baltic States and Poland are difficult to overestimate. I believe this is a real threat," he said
96	1134097	with U.S. suppliers. A fracking revolution in the past decade turned the United States into a natural-gas superpower, rivaling	Russia	and other major suppliers around the world. The United States started exporting some of its abundant gas only a year
96	1134524	will discuss later this year the possible sale of its Ukhta refinery and one-third of its filling stations in	Russia	, according to Vladimir Nekrasov, the companys first vice president for refining. Lukoil is expected to make a final decision on
96	1134648	is ready to sell Ukhta refinerytogether with the filling stations or separatelyand would invest the proceeds in upstream projects in	Russia	, a source at Lukoil told RBC. The profitability of the Ukhta refinery has shrunk due to higher taxes and the
96	1134802	downstream assets in Europe to focus on exploration. Lukoil is shifting its focus to upstream assets and development both in	Russia	and abroad, Alekperov noted back then. By Tsvetana Paraskova for Oilprice.com More Top Reads From Oilprice.com: When Sun TV's net
96	1137533	Trump is under investigation by the FBI, as well as the House and Senate Intelligence Committees. Its public knowledge that	Russia	interfered with our election to favor Trump, but we dont yet know whether Trump and his team actively participated in
96	1137618	Senate and the Court, but he will stand complicit with Trumps treachery should it be learned that Trump colluded with	Russia	to win the presidency. GLENS FALLS The success of last falls Adirondack Film Festival has spurred filmmakers to consider the
96	1141893	said it would lead to "more dead civilians, more refugees ... and a possible nuclear war between the United States and	Russia	." Her statement represents one of the strongest condemnations of Trump's strike order, and a departure from a bipartisan group of
96	1142214	part of its broader investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and the possibility that Trump's associates colluded with	Russia	. Vnesheconombank is under US sanctions imposed by the Obama administration following Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and attacks in Ukraine
96	1142820	to attack areas held by rebels, who have long been characterized by the Assad regime as terrorists. Meanwhile, Iran and	Russia	, two staunch Assad allies, are slamming the US for the strikes and doubling down on their efforts to defend the
96	1142860	the regime. On Friday morning, the Kremlin condemned the US "aggression against a foreign state," saying it broke international law.	Russia	then redirected a ship armed with cruise missiles to the eastern Mediterranean and vowed to bolster its air defenses at
96	1142892	Mediterranean and vowed to bolster its air defenses at Syrian air bases. "Washington's step will inflict major damage on US-	Russia	ties," Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin, said on Friday. The popular mood in Russia appears to
96	1142910	on US-Russia ties," Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin, said on Friday. The popular mood in	Russia	appears to be different from the government's knee-jerk reaction, however. "There will be many screams on the Russian television
96	1147915	ultimately winning back Syria's largest city, Aleppo that remains ongoing. Some observers viewed Peskov's statement Thursday as a signal that	Russia	is willing to use its leverage in Syria not to remove Assad, but to negotiate some kind of deal with
96	1148004	1,000 civilians dead. Ian Bremmer, president of the political risk firm Eurasia Group, agreed that it was "very unlikely" that	Russia	was ready to throw Assad under the bus. "But [Peskov's] statement does put some pressure on Assad to both rein
96	1148039	pressure on Assad to both rein him in on his military activities" and push for "eventual diplomatic outcomes," Bremmer said. "	Russia	is one of two key external players here Iran being the other and it needs to assert itself with Assad
96	1154256	pact to coordinate air operations over Syria, an accord that was meant to prevent accidental encounters between the two militaries,	Russia	also said it would bolster Syrias air defense systems, and was reported to be planning to send a frigate into
96	1154301	visit the logistics base at the Syrian port of Tartus. Dmitri S. Peskov, a spokesman for President Vladimir Putin of	Russia	, said that the point of the agreement had been to decrease danger in the air and that canceling it would
96	1154419	80 people dead, was the result of a false propaganda campaign. Syria has denied that it possesses chemical weapons and	Russia	held to its view that Assad had not bombed his own people. The U.S. attack left six people dead, according
96	1155852	to a statement by Dmitry Peskov, President Vladimir Putin spokesman, the U.S. has dealt the strikes under "far-fetched pretext."	Russia	has argued that the death of civilians in the Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun resulted from Syrian forces hitting a
96	1155887	resulted from Syrian forces hitting a rebel chemical arsenal there. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Thursday that "either	Russia	has been complicit (in the attacks) or Russia has been simply incompetent." Addressing the media shortly after reports of the
96	1155895	arsenal there. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Thursday that "either Russia has been complicit (in the attacks) or	Russia	has been simply incompetent." Addressing the media shortly after reports of the airstrike began to spread, Trump said the action
96	1156117	and executioner" in Syria. "This is not what international law is all about," he told reporters ahead of the meeting.	Russia	angrily denounced the military action as an "aggression against a sovereign state." Push for political talks UN Secretary General Antonio
96	1156538	regime's "complete disregard" for a political transition and efforts to enforce a ceasefire agreed late last year and sponsored by	Russia	, Turkey and Iran. Earlier, the Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said Turkey believed that "the Assad regime must be
96	1156620	hope that this United States operation will contribute to securing peace." Turkey has repeatedly called for Assad to go while	Russia	and Iran remain the president's most important allies in the more than six-year war. "This regime should be ousted
96	1160787	loss of the popular vote on voter fraud. He blamed Democrats for the long-running investigation into his contacts with	Russia	. He blamed the intelligence community for leaking information about his contacts with Russia, comparing their actions to those seen in
96	1160800	long-running investigation into his contacts with Russia. He blamed the intelligence community for leaking information about his contacts with	Russia	, comparing their actions to those seen in Russia or Nazi Germany. He blamed the media for inventing a narrative that
96	1160808	He blamed the intelligence community for leaking information about his contacts with Russia, comparing their actions to those seen in	Russia	or Nazi Germany. He blamed the media for inventing a narrative that he criticized the intelligence community. Trump blamed Obama
96	1165088	2015 till present, they were recruiting new members of Jabhat al-Nusra and Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist organizations banned in	Russia	and other illegal militant groups for committing crimes of a terrorist nature. Recruits were predominantly natives of Central Asian republics
96	1193517	force that represents an existential threat to the sovereign government. Is that the change that Trump wanted? As of Friday,	Russia	has frozen all military cooperation with the United States. According to the New York Times: In addition to suspending the
96	1193558	pact to coordinate air operations over Syria, an accord that was meant to prevent accidental encounters between the two militaries,	Russia	also said it would bolster Syrias air defense systems and reportedly planned to send a frigate into the Mediterranean Sea
96	1193601	the logistics base at the Syrian port of Tartus. Dmitri S. Peskov, a spokesman for President Vladimir V. Putin of	Russia	, said that the cruise missile strikes on Friday represented a significant blow to American-Russian ties, and that Mr. Putin
96	1193665	at its disposal, Mr. Peskov said. (New York Times) The missile attack has ended all talk of normalizing relations with	Russia	. For whatever the reason, Trump has decided that identifying himself and the United States as an enemy of Moscow and
96	1194039	the Middle East where military and intelligence personnel, intimately familiar with the intelligence, say that the narrative that Assad or	Russia	did it is a sham. I have transcribed a 5 minute segment of the interview here not because it provides
96	1194692	which does show that Giraldi was right about how fast things were moving.) Media analysts appear to be surprised that	Russia	hasnt responded militarily to Thursdays attack. Some even see it as a sign of weakness. But Moscows approach to Washingtons
96	1194768	man who likes to attract a lot of attention to himself. He likes to operate off the radar. Even so,	Russia	has a coherent policy in Syria (fighting terrorism and preserving the sovereign government) and its not going to veer from
96	1200763	UN, was heckled during an annual summit on women in New York as she spoke about President Donald Trump and	Russia	. Ms Haley was talking during the 'Women in the World Summit', an annual gathering of influential women leaders, politicians and
96	1201031	that she did come," Ms Brown added. When asked why the world has not heard much from President Trump about	Russia	, Ms Haley said, "First of all, keep in mind that I work for the Trump administration," a response that generated
96	1201065	the Trump administration," a response that generated boos and heckles from the audience. Ms Haley added that she has "hit	Russia	over the head more times than I can count. It's because if they do something wrong we are going to
96	1201148	not going to give them a pass on." "I have had conversations with the president where he very much sees	Russia	as a problem," she said, the hecklers growing progressively louder. May holds first talks with Tusk since Brexit launch British
96	1202319	government of Bashar al-Assad in six years of civil war. That catapulted the United States into a confrontation with	Russia	, which has military advisers and air defense system in the ground assisting its close ally Assad." Years of previous attempts
96	1202380	Florida resort meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The swift action is likely to be interpreted as a signal to	Russia	, and also to other countries such as North Korea, China and Iran where Trump has faced foreign policy tests early
96	1202721	making openly for the knowledge of all that President Assad, a relentless killer, is the target of the attack. To	Russia	, killing is politics. It is hopeful to see the Western powers have supported the air attack launched by President Trump
96	1203626	attack was launched this week, an escalation of the U.S. military role in Syria that swiftly drew sharp criticism from	Russia	. In Beijing, China's Foreign Ministry urged all parties in Syria to find a political settlement. Trump and Xi were expected
96	1205749	strikes - the first US intervention against President Assad's forces in Syria's six-year war - drew immediate condemnation from staunch ally	Russia	, with Vladimir Putin calling the raids an "aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international law". The Kremlin said
96	1205988	missile attack as "American aggression", and the state news agency said at least nine civilians, including four children, were killed.	Russia	, however, said four Syrian soldiers were killed, two were missing and six wounded. The US action comes days after at
96	1206567	Direct US attack on Syria Trump's first major foreign policy change: Cruise attack on airbase an act of aggression, denounces	Russia	Reuters, Palm Beach, Fla./Moscow/Beirut The United States fired cruise missiles on Friday at a Syrian airbase from which
96	1206665	for the chemical weapons attack which killed at least 70 people. That catapulted the United States into a confrontation with	Russia	, which has military advisers on the ground assisting its close ally Assad. "Years of previous attempts at changing Assad's behavior
96	1206763	God should ever suffer such horror." The swift action is likely to be interpreted not only as a signal to	Russia	, but also to other countries such as North Korea, China and Iran where Trump has faced foreign policy tests early
96	1207148	troops are on the ground assisting anti-Islamic State militias. But until now, Washington has avoided direct confrontation with Assad.	Russia	, meanwhile, joined the war on Assad's behalf in 2015, action that decisively turned the momentum of the conflict in the
96	1207204	for a leader who in the past had repeatedly said he wanted better relations with Moscow, including to cooperate with	Russia	to fight Islamic State. However, Trump had also criticized Obama for setting a "red line" threatening force against Assad if
96	1207429	limp bodies and children choking while rescue workers hosed them down to try to wash off the poison gas. In	Russia	, state television blamed rebels and did not show footage of victims. Tomahawk missiles were fired from the USS Porter and
96	1218870	connect the railways of Azerbaijan and Iran, which in turn will provide a wider transport connection between India, Iran, Azerbaijan,	Russia	, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. Due to its location on the corridor and role as a transit country, Azerbaijan stands to gain
96	1219213	of the largest markets of Saint Petersburg, is ready to provide places to Azerbaijani producers desiring to do business in	Russia	. St. Petersburg Governor Georgy Poltavchenko held a meeting with Deputy Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan Sahib Mammadov this week to
96	1219366	experience with local doctors and carry out consultations for the population. Azerbaijan began deliveries of tinned goods to St. Petersburg,	Russia	, in mid-March 2016. Some of the goods from Azerbaijan have become a popular brand in Russia. For example, in
96	1219383	to St. Petersburg, Russia, in mid-March 2016. Some of the goods from Azerbaijan have become a popular brand in	Russia	. For example, in Russia they say the most delicious tomatoes are coming from Azerbaijan. The real delivery of goods between
96	1219387	in mid-March 2016. Some of the goods from Azerbaijan have become a popular brand in Russia. For example, in	Russia	they say the most delicious tomatoes are coming from Azerbaijan. The real delivery of goods between Azerbaijan and Russia rose
96	1219406	in Russia they say the most delicious tomatoes are coming from Azerbaijan. The real delivery of goods between Azerbaijan and	Russia	rose by more than 50 percent in the first half of 2015, despite a slight drop in turnover, reaching a
96	1222143	near future, said the source. As of today, Azerpoct offers money transfer services through this system to Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova,	Russia	, Kazakhstan, Lithuania and Kazakhstan. By Azernews By Laman Ismayilova Azerbaijan will host a congress of the European Federation of Psychology
96	1223282	CNN report said. President Donald Trump said they hit a base from which the Syrian government launched Tuesday's chemical attack.	Russia	has condemned the US strike. Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin, called it "an act of aggression against
96	1231076	case. The gentleman was arrested and has been charged with mischief and will appear for a bail hearing, Fischer said.	Russia	4 gunmen hunted, shot dead by police MOSCOW Police in southern Russia on Thursday hunted down and killed four suspects
96	1231088	will appear for a bail hearing, Fischer said. Russia 4 gunmen hunted, shot dead by police MOSCOW Police in southern	Russia	on Thursday hunted down and killed four suspects following the killing of two police officers. The Investigative Committee said the
96	1254462	the US has any legal justification for attacking an independent country, But it is sure to cause some rift with	Russia	and Putin who is a strong supporter of the Assad Regime. What will Russia do? Trump was strongly against any
96	1254476	sure to cause some rift with Russia and Putin who is a strong supporter of the Assad Regime. What will	Russia	do? Trump was strongly against any Syrian intervention and even Syrian refugees are not welcome in Trumps America. Will this
96	1256250	and structures within Assad's military, but no chemical weapons were aimed for. The United States also made sure to brief	Russia	on the event through a special established cable communication line, called the deconfliction channel, so that no Russian personnel or
96	1257769	offer them to us." When asked by Kristoff what she thought about Comey's decision to investigate Trump's alleged ties with	Russia	, Clinton replied lightheartedly that it was "one of the high points" of her week. The statement drew raucous applause and
96	1259037	last administrations weakness https://t.co/Cp6OQMIDl5 The New York Times (@nytimes) April 5, 2017 Trump's dilemma The ongoing scandal surrounding	Russia	and the Donald Trump administration will be put to the test depending on how the president handles the current situation
96	1261519	that President Donald Trump had defined as crossing the line by the Syrian Dictator. Despite that denials from #Syrias ally	Russia	, Turkish and other sources have reported that the deaths and injuries in this weeks attack was caused Sarin and other
96	1261574	a UN Security Council motion condemning the attack moved by the United States, France and Britain had been vetoed by	Russia	. Missile Attack On Thursday President Trump instructed the National Security Council to prepare recommendations for an American military response to
96	1261691	of the United Nations Security Council. Years of attempts of changing Assads behaviour have all failed and failed very dramatically.	Russia	There are contradictions on if and when the United States advised Russia of the impending attack. Although the Pentagon announced
96	1261703	behaviour have all failed and failed very dramatically. Russia There are contradictions on if and when the United States advised	Russia	of the impending attack. Although the Pentagon announced that the Russian forces were notified in advance of the strike using
96	1261735	forces were notified in advance of the strike using the established deconfliction line. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson stated that	Russia	had not been advised. As we await further explanations on this matter, the difference in announcements may be explained by
96	1261952	response from Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin of an attack on one of his allies. It must be remembered that	Russia	undertook a military mission in Syria last year in support of the Al-Assad regime. Summit In announcing the launch
96	1262097	and long term that will be hard to predict. The key will be how Vladimir Putin will respond to what	Russia	will consider American aggression. This missile attack will also mark changes in the direction of the Trump Adminstration as not
96	1262148	authorization from Congress and some members of the House have asked for a sitting to address the issue. In addition,	Russia	is sure to ask for an urgent session of the United Nations Security Council on what it will surely consider
96	1262191	attack on an ally. The world today entered another phase of the New Cold War between the United States and	Russia	. A week that began in expectation of the US-Chinese Summit is now looking at a probable new crisis between
96	1262571	the Syrian Dictator, the world is even more interested in the reaction from Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.	Russia	is an ally of Syria and last year President Putin sent a Russian military force to that country on a
96	1262648	attack) could be used as an attack of the U.S. Against a U.N. nation and then proceeded to say that	Russia	will request an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council on the matter. In anticipation of the official Kremlin statement
96	1267956	values, we are likely to weaken our alliances as well. That proposition has a flip side: Our most important adversaries	Russia	, China, North Korea, Iran are all authoritarian states. Pressing them to grant political and human rights to their citizens isnt
96	1268248	aspirations. If, however, we abandon those values, and suggest that as a nation were not so different, really, from Putins	Russia	or Xis China, were giving that asset away. Its a form of unilateral disarmament, an idea Trump would naturally reject
96	1281394	calling it a "disgrace to humanity" that crossed "a lot of lines." U.S. officials placed some of the blame on	Russia	, one of Syria's most important benefactors. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, in Florida with Trump, said Moscow had failed in
96	1281433	failed in living up to a 2013 agreement that was intended to strip Syria of its chemical weapons stockpiles. "Either	Russia	has been complicit or Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement
96	1281438	a 2013 agreement that was intended to strip Syria of its chemical weapons stockpiles. "Either Russia has been complicit or	Russia	has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement," Tillerson said. The U.S. Tomahawk
96	1281598	the president is willing to take decisive action when called for," Tillerson said. Trump has advocated greater counterterrorism cooperation with	Russia	, Assad's most powerful military backer. Just last week, the Trump administration signaled the U.S. was no longer interested in trying
96	1281768	north of the country. If Assad's military persists in further gas attacks, the Trump administration might logically pursue increased retaliation.	Russia	and Iran, Assad's allies, pose other problems. Russian military personnel and aircraft are embedded with Syria's, and Iranian troops and
96	1282193	military intervention in September 2015 led them to suffer a series of battlefield defeats. Instead, Obama sought to work with	Russia	on a negotiated transition. Trump and his top aides had acknowledged in recent days the "reality" of Assad being in
96	1282401	again, the world watched but did not act. Perhaps now the Russian people will finally see why the world blames	Russia	for enabling the horror in Syria and elsewhere. And perhaps Russians will finally figure out, although Putins militarism and swagger
96	1282476	Perhaps Russias citizens have forgotten or never even knew! just three years ago, Putin came close to convincing world leaders	Russia	could be a trusted partner in the global economy. But Putins chance to bring prosperity to his people was shattered
96	1282575	agent in East Germany when the Berlin Wall fell. And how Putin has relied on military power to make sure	Russia	never suffered that sort of embarrassment again. But I believe there was a crucial gap in CNNs otherwise comprehensive documentary
96	1282747	one of the most important days in Russian history. The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi was a huge success for	Russia	and Putins grand plan seemed on the verge of delivering for the Russian people. But when Putin saw Ukraine, once
96	1282814	backing of Ukraine rebels. A stunned G8 retaliated by canceling its June summit in Sochi and held a G7 (minus	Russia	) in Germany instead. The West slapped Russia with new sanctions. Putin abandoned all pretense of being a global good neighbor
96	1282821	retaliated by canceling its June summit in Sochi and held a G7 (minus Russia) in Germany instead. The West slapped	Russia	with new sanctions. Putin abandoned all pretense of being a global good neighbor and aligned himself with the worlds worst
96	1297741	in US history. But the fact is they have another side to that balance sheet that matters, just as China,	Russia	and every nation state competitor has. Maybe the actions are unsavory but if you deny that they happen you are
96	1303379	against our people." According to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the death toll has increased to seven.	Russia	reacts Russia, a staunch ally of the Syrian government, also had harsh words for the United States, calling the military
96	1303381	people." According to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the death toll has increased to seven. Russia reacts	Russia	, a staunch ally of the Syrian government, also had harsh words for the United States, calling the military airstrike a
96	1303542	suspending its current memorandum of understanding with the U.S. military that was aimed at avoiding air collisions in Syria. Both	Russia	and the United States have a large air presence in Syria and had established so-called "de-confliction" channels to
96	1304174	is fighting to overthrow Assad's regime and establish a caliphate. The Syrian Civil War has pulled in the United States,	Russia	, Iran and almost all of Syria's neighbors. It has become the largest humanitarian crisis since World War II, according to
96	1304280	calling it a "flagrant violation" of international law. Safronkov called on the U.S. to instead "work together" with Syria and	Russia	to combat terrorism in the country. "We call on the United States to immediately cease its aggression," Safronkov said. Haley
96	1304340	didn't mince words in rebuking those who support Assad's regime. "Every time Assad has crossed the line of human decency,	Russia	has stood beside him," Haley said. "The world is waiting for the Russian government to act responsibly in Syria." She
96	1304364	him," Haley said. "The world is waiting for the Russian government to act responsibly in Syria." She also suggested that	Russia	may have known about Syria's illicit chemical weapons supply and may have even had a hand in Tuesday's attack. "Russia's
96	1304403	attack. "Russia's supposed to be a guarantor of the removal of chemical weapons from Syria. Think about that," Haley said. "	Russia	is supposed to have removed all the chemical weapons from Syria. But obviously that has not happened." She continued, "As
96	1304446	continue to be murdered in chemical attacks, let's think about the possible reasons for Russia's failure. It could be that	Russia	is knowingly allowing chemical weapons to remain in Syria. It could be that Russia has been incompetent in its efforts
96	1304460	Russia's failure. It could be that Russia is knowingly allowing chemical weapons to remain in Syria. It could be that	Russia	has been incompetent in its efforts to remove the chemical weapons. Or it could be that the Assad regime is
96	1304649	was a daring political move for the Democrat party, and the Democrat Media, but, it just might work. Link to	Russia	, and Vladimir Putin at every possible point. It was a failed exercise in defeating the mercurial Trump, as L. Hillary
96	1304731	with the inarticulate musings of Candidate Trump's muddled discussions that he professed that he could possibly work with Vladimir Putin's	Russia	upon the complicated stage of foreign policy, to eradicate common foe ISIS, as well as all Islamic Terrorism. After Candidate
96	1305042	for Democrats, there truly is an upside: After a lifetime of decades of complete ambivalence on the Soviet Union now	Russia	issue, Democrats, however short-lived, finally care about Russia . The supreme irony here is that their concern is about Russian
96	1305051	lifetime of decades of complete ambivalence on the Soviet Union now Russia issue, Democrats, however short-lived, finally care about	Russia	. The supreme irony here is that their concern is about Russian hacking, an issue, heretofore, the Democrats had no issue
96	1305103	the hacking of Democrat operatives' emails, which were publicly revealed by WikiLeaks. This Democrats are still howling, in unison, that	Russia	cost L. Hillary the election due to this unveiled political dirty laundry, and that Donald Trump colluded with the Russians
96	1305170	there is no real evidence of his collusion, yet the Democrats, and many within the Democrat Media treat the Trump /	Russia	Collusion allegations as if they are know fact.It is upon this muddled stage of congressional and FBI Investigation that another
96	1314406	relevant Astana process, the deal may have looked suspicious to Moscow because the Syrian conflict was discussed without Turkey or	Russia	. Theoretically speaking, Russian and Turkish authorities should find it alarming, as the talks were unexpectedly held elsewhere rather than at
96	1314814	Syria. As far as we can judge, Iran's strategy is at odds with Moscow's interests. Back in September 2016, when	Russia	and the United States agreed on a cease-fire deal for Syria, Al-Monitor's sources close to Russia's security organs
96	1314918	affects the truce. Meanwhile, Moscow and Ankara literally imposed the Astana process on Tehran by including the armed opposition. Understandably,	Russia	does not dwell on it, but it was Syria's "war party" and its Iranian sponsors that, from the outset, sought
96	1318565	fulfill Gulf Arabs' high hopes for defeating Iran. The editorial even warned that impeachment over whether the president colluded with	Russia	to subvert the American democratic process is unlikely but not impossible, so the Arabs should avoid putting all their hopes
96	1320557	personnel. U.S. military planners took precautions to minimize risk to Russian or Syrian personnel located at the airfield, Davis said.	Russia	, acknowledging that the Pentagon had indeed informed it in advance of the planned military action to avoid Russian casualties, nevertheless
96	1320657	in a deplorable state as it is. It is not clear, however, if the griping was largely face-saving posturing.	Russia	said Friday that it had suspended deconfliction channels with Washington, set up to avoid air collisions over Syria, as a
96	1320725	his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, April 6 to discuss the situation, the State Department said. Tillerson said that	Russia	had not lived up to its 2013 agreement to ensure that the Syrian regimes chemical weapons arsenal was fully destroyed
96	1320753	agreement to ensure that the Syrian regimes chemical weapons arsenal was fully destroyed. The Russian government entered into agreements whereby	Russia	would locate these weapons, they would secure the weapons, they would destroy the weapons and that they would act as
96	1320789	that they would act as the guarantor that these weapons would no longer be present in Syria, Tillerson said. Clearly,	Russia	has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment from 2013. Tillerson concluded, So either Russia has been complicit
96	1320806	Tillerson said. Clearly, Russia has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment from 2013. Tillerson concluded, So either	Russia	has been complicit or Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of that agreement
96	1320811	failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment from 2013. Tillerson concluded, So either Russia has been complicit or	Russia	has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of that agreement. Iran also condemned the US
96	1325841	own is insane," Karim said. "I don't trust Trump. Did he do the right thing? It remains to be seen."	Russia	and Iran support Assad militarily. "I just don't want it to escalate into World War III," Karim said. But some
96	1336728	damage to Bashar al-Assads survival, and only rally his domestic core of supporters, as well as Hezbollah, Iran, and	Russia	behind him. The strike served a domestic agenda, showing that Trump can act against Russian interests, at a time when
96	1338832	pinprick attack thats designed as a low-risk response that puts the Syrian regime on notice, increases the heat on	Russia	and opens the way for a more substantial US involvement in shaping the future of Syria. It also establishes Trumps
96	1339290	of the same military actions and that will improve US leverage in future negotiations over Syria. It also demonstrated to	Russia	and Iran that the US must be taken seriously moving forward in Syria, and proved that Trump doesnt require an
96	1339924	rights violations. Russian UN envoy warns of extremely serious consequences as Washington says it is ready to take further action.	Russia	and the United States have traded barbs at an ill-tempered emergency session of the UN Security Council called by
96	1340052	of aggression. The consequences of this for regional and international stability could be extremely serious, he told the Security Council.	Russia	is a key ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and has been bombing rebel-held areas in Syria since
96	1340359	at leveraging American influence in Syria to lead to a diplomatic solution, he said. Haley also took a swipe at	Russia	for failing to rein in its ally, and said Moscow must reconsider its support for Assad. The world is waiting
96	1340394	for Assad. The world is waiting for the Russian government to act responsibly in Syria. The world is waiting for	Russia	to reconsider its misplaced alliance with Bashar al-Assad, she said. READ MORE: Syrias civil war explained from the beginning
96	1340605	prime minister, told on social media that the strikes had brought the US one step away from military clashes with	Russia	. US jets frequently attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) fighters in Syria and come close to Russian
96	1340765	military was a clear sign it was supporting terrorists. The action is likely to be interpreted as a signal to	Russia	, as well as countries such as North Korea, China and Iran where Trump has faced foreign policy tests early in
96	1342621	reported Friday that the Trump administration signaled new sanctions would soon follow the missile attack. The Pentagon was probing whether	Russia	was involved in the chemical weapons assault that compelled Trump to action. During the Obama presidency, Trump said Obama should
96	1342779	was a bad idea. He said at the time it was better to pressure Syria to surrender its chemical weapons.	Russia	negotiated a deal with Syria in 2013 that required Syrias chemical weapons to be destroyed under international supervision. But the
96	1343297	wars between 1996 and 2003, has not had a democratic transition of power since its independence from Belgium in 1960.	Russia	labels US missile strikes on Syria as aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international law. The Russian government
96	1343338	has condemned missile strikes by the US on a Syrian airbase, saying Washingtons action would inflict major damage on US-	Russia	ties, according to Russian news agencies. In its first public response to missile strikes by the US , the Kremlin on
96	1343434	Putin, said the missile strikes created a serious obstacle to creating an international coalition to defeat ISIL and said that	Russia	views the strikes as an attempt to deflect world attention from civilian deaths in Iraq where scores of people died
96	1343509	and on a made-up up pretext, Peskov was cited as saying. Washingtons step will inflict major damage on US-	Russia	ties. Tensions rise Al Jazeeras Rory Challands, reporting from Moscow, said that Russia is recalibating its position towards the US
96	1343522	step will inflict major damage on US-Russia ties. Tensions rise Al Jazeeras Rory Challands, reporting from Moscow, said that	Russia	is recalibating its position towards the US. Its clear for the Russians that Donald Trump is not the president that
96	1343633	clashes between their forces and ensuring safety of flights in the skies over Syria in response to Washingtons missile strikes.	Russia	, which has been bombing rebel-held areas in Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad since September 2015, said
96	1343690	the Syrian army did not possess chemical weapons. READ MORE: Saudi Arabia, Iran, others react to US strike in Syria	Russia	has maintained that Syrian air strikes hit a depot where anti-Assad rebels were building chemical weapons a claim the
96	1343729	claim the US has vigorously disputed. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, speaking just after the strikes were announced, said	Russia	had failed in its responsibility to deliver on a 2013 deal it helped broker to destroy Syrias chemical weapons arsenal
96	1343759	2013 deal it helped broker to destroy Syrias chemical weapons arsenal. Tillerson is set to make the first visit to	Russia	by a Trump administration official next week. US-Russian relations are under the spotlight ahead of Secretary of State Rex
96	1343783	administration official next week. US-Russian relations are under the spotlight ahead of Secretary of State Rex Tillersons visit to	Russia	next week. Questions have been raised over the future of US-Russian ties after Washington launched a barrage of tomahawk
96	1343839	its ally, President Bashar al-Assad. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will next week make the first visit to	Russia	by a Trump administration official, just days after the US strike on Shayrat airfield in Homs province described as a
96	1343881	to a suspected chemical attack in the Idlib province, blamed by many on Assad. The attack, as well as multiple	Russia	-related investigations in the US, will follow Tillersons trip, which was designed to test the Trump administrations hopes for closer
96	1343932	launches cruise missiles on Syrian air base Al Jazeeras Rory Challands, reporting from Moscow, said that the implications for US-	Russia	relations would depend on whether Washingtons missile strikes are a one-off, or if further action will be taken. Challands
96	1343981	S300 and S400 air defence systems did not stop the missiles and how much, if any, warning was given to	Russia	in advance. The Pentagon said limited warning had been given through the normal de-confliction channel used by both sides
96	1344099	in acting so unpredictably, Trump has actually slotted into a much more predictably American foreign policy playbook. Matthew Schmidt, a	Russia	expert and assistant professor of national security at the University of New Haven, told Al Jazeera that Russia is likely
96	1344117	Schmidt, a Russia expert and assistant professor of national security at the University of New Haven, told Al Jazeera that	Russia	is likely to take several steps to increase the pressure on the US if it keeps bombing Assad. If Washington
96	1344145	increase the pressure on the US if it keeps bombing Assad. If Washington was to deploy manned aircraft, Schmidt said,	Russia	could take steps such as exposing them on radar to kind of say, if we wanted to shoot you down
96	1344211	former US secretary of defence and senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, told Al Jazeera he thought that	Russia	would privately be upset with Assad. I think that they did not want to give the United States an excuse
96	1344307	country, and then talk about Assad [possibly] stepping down in 2020. Tillerson, speaking just after the strikes were announced, said	Russia	had failed in its responsibility to deliver on a 2013 deal it helped broker to destroy Syrias chemical weapons arsenal
96	1344330	in its responsibility to deliver on a 2013 deal it helped broker to destroy Syrias chemical weapons arsenal. So either	Russia	has been complicit, or Russia has been simply incompetent on its ability to deliver, Tillerson said. READ MORE: Syrian National
96	1344335	on a 2013 deal it helped broker to destroy Syrias chemical weapons arsenal. So either Russia has been complicit, or	Russia	has been simply incompetent on its ability to deliver, Tillerson said. READ MORE: Syrian National Coalition hails US strike on
96	1344366	said. READ MORE: Syrian National Coalition hails US strike on Homs base Despite Trumps much-hyped campaign talk about a	Russia	reset, theres no appetite for that from either political party in the US, analysts say. Even minor concessions to Russia
96	1344386	Russia reset, theres no appetite for that from either political party in the US, analysts say. Even minor concessions to	Russia	would trigger immediate accusations from Trumps opponents that the president who has praised Putin generously and repeatedly is beholden to
96	1344437	spoken by phone to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after Tuesdays suspected chemical attack in Khan Sheikhoun, in northwest Syria.	Russia	has maintained that Syrian air strikes hit a depot where anti-Assad rebels were building chemical weapons, a claim the
96	1344465	a depot where anti-Assad rebels were building chemical weapons, a claim the US has vigorously disputed. REPORTERS NOTEBOOK: Trumps	Russia	mess Five things to know Tillersons close ties to Russia Putin once gave him the Order of Friendship award drew
96	1344475	a claim the US has vigorously disputed. REPORTERS NOTEBOOK: Trumps Russia mess Five things to know Tillersons close ties to	Russia	Putin once gave him the Order of Friendship award drew serious concerns during his confirmation hearings, but he has since
96	1344548	that no decisions to increase cooperation had been made. Tillerson may or may not meet with pro-democracy activists in	Russia	, as members of congress have urged, the officials said. US relations with Russia sharply deteriorated in 2014, following the annexation
96	1344561	not meet with pro-democracy activists in Russia, as members of congress have urged, the officials said. US relations with	Russia	sharply deteriorated in 2014, following the annexation of Crimea. The Obama administration and Western countries slapped Moscow with severe economic
96	1344640	fighting ISIL not ousting Assad a position that aligned with Putins own publicly stated goal. Schmidt told Al Jazeera that	Russia	is likely to veto any action in response to the alleged chemical attacks at the UN Security Council on the
96	1344919	Trumps full statement on Syria missile strikes World and regional leaders and countries were quick to react to the news.	Russia	, which has been bombing rebel-held areas in Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad since September 2015, condemned
96	1344951	of President Bashar al-Assad since September 2015, condemned the strikes, saying Washingtons action would inflict major damage on US-	Russia	ties, according to Russian news agencies. In its first public response to the attack, the Kremlin labelled the US move
96	1344991	move as aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international law. Washingtons step will inflict major damage on US-	Russia	ties, Dmitry Peskov, a spokesperson of Russian president Vladimir Putin, was quoted as saying. In contrast, Saudi Arabia said it
96	1345115	government of Assad responsible for the deaths of dozens of civilians in Khan Sheikhoun. READ MORE: What next for US-	Russia	ties after Syria strike? Iran, an Assad ally, said it strongly condemned the missile strikes against the Syrian armys Shayrat
96	1345513	that he supported the strike, calling it a proportionate and calibrated response. In a televised statement, he also called on	Russia	to play its part in bringing peace to Syria. Meanwhile, Bolivia has requested the UN Security Council hold closed-door
96	1345592	demanding a full investigation of the suspected chemical attack in Syria in a move designed to avoid a clash with	Russia	. The new text the third now before the council on investigating the apparent gas attack was presented ahead of a
96	1345650	France proposed a first draft resolution on Tuesday to condemn the attack and press Syria to cooperate with international investigators.	Russia	said the text was unacceptable and proposed a rival draft that does not include specific demands that the Syrian government
96	1345737	chemical weapons investigations, diplomats said. READ MORE: Survivors and aid workers in Idlib share their stories It remained unclear if	Russia	or the other four permanent council members would back the compromise presented as the United States was weighing military options
96	1345851	sarin nerve agent, according to Turkish health officials. Britain, France and the United States are permanent council members along with	Russia	and China. The 10 non-permanent members are Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine, Uruguay, Bolivia, Ethiopia, Italy, Kazakhstan and Sweden. There
96	1345908	told reporters. We are going to try to make sure we have a good discussion before there are any votes.	Russia	has rejected the proposed Western-backed resolution as categorically unacceptable. The Russian text calls for an investigation but requests that
96	1345961	the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) dispatched to Idlib, according to the draft seen by AFP. In February, Syrian ally	Russia	, backed by China, cast its seventh veto to protect Bashar al-Assads government from council action, blocking a bid by
96	1346018	on Syria. A Security Council resolution needs nine votes in favour and no vetoes by the United States, Britain, France,	Russia	or China to pass. Chinas UN Ambassador Liu Jieyi said on Thursday he hopes the Security Council can reach consensus
96	1347166	lacking in the whole thing was a US leadership to counterbalance the two powers that were providing support to Assad:	Russia	and Iran, Ghabdian said. This could really be the opportunity to end the war the previous [US] administration, by taking
96	1347193	really be the opportunity to end the war the previous [US] administration, by taking away the military option, emboldened both	Russia	and Iran. I think this has ended today. Talal Barazi, the governor of Syrias Homs province, where the Shayrat airfield
96	1347865	with Russians still providing support, Rifai said it becomes a touchy situation. But because we have a different relationship with	Russia	, its a negotiation to be had, referring to warmer relations between the Trump administration and Moscow than under previous administrations
96	1347886	its a negotiation to be had, referring to warmer relations between the Trump administration and Moscow than under previous administrations.	Russia	just said its support for Assad isnt unconditional. That was unthinkable a week ago, Rifai added. Military intervention is a
96	1349641	an end to an age of impunity and should be just the beginning of further military action against Assads forces.	Russia	, a key military ally of the Assad government, strongly condemned the strikes, saying Washingtons action would inflict major damage on
96	1349663	key military ally of the Assad government, strongly condemned the strikes, saying Washingtons action would inflict major damage on US-	Russia	ties, according to Russian news agencies. The Pentagon said that Russia had been notified ahead of the operation but US
96	1349674	saying Washingtons action would inflict major damage on US-Russia ties, according to Russian news agencies. The Pentagon said that	Russia	had been notified ahead of the operation but US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that Washington had sought no
96	1349922	it as a possible war crime. READ MORE: Syrias civil war explained The Syrian government denied carrying out the raid.	Russia	has blamed the opposition, saying a government shell hit a building where rebels were producing chemical weapons. The rebels deny
96	1355543	and now they should get succor by installing democracy in Syria by USA and its Allies. USA has already accused	Russia	of complicity with Syrian President Assad in said Tuesday chemical attack [in which ~ 84 civilians (including children) have reportedly died
96	1355585	many more still injured / suffering]. Therefore it will serve no purpose if matter is taken to UN where at-least	Russia	(if not China) will use Veto to stop any US initiative to find permanent solution to gory Syria problem. Therefore
96	1363119	organization by a number of countries, including the U.S., France, the Arab League, and Gulf States; others including the UK,	Russia	, and the EU are hesitant and regard only the military wing of Hizballah, Islamic Resistance, as terrorist. The Lebanon war
96	1366548	N. Farkas to MSNBCs Mika Brzezinski on March 27. Farkas left her post as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for	Russia	/Ukraine/Eurasia in 2015 and went on to serve as a foreign policy advisor to Hillary Clintons 2016 presidential campaign
96	1370234	March. Tillerson strongly suggested that removing Assad is "up to the Syrian people" similar language to that being used by	Russia	and Iran. Indicating a possible shift in US policy on the war in Syria from the days of the Obama
96	1370576	the Obama and Trump administrations to keep the civil war at arm's length and concentrate on fighting ISIS means that	Russia	and Turkey will play a far larger role than the U.S. in shaping a postwar Syria. That may be for
96	1370617	the best. Creating a stable state out of the chaos in Syria is going to take a herculean effort. If	Russia	and Turkey wish to get bogged down in that effort, they are welcome to do it. I was recently asked
96	1371484	attack was launched this week, an escalation of the U.S. military role in Syria that swiftly drew sharp criticism from	Russia	. In Beijing, China's Foreign Ministry urged all parties in Syria to find a political settlement. Trump and Xi were expected
96	1371865	what gas it was, that crosses many, many lines. Beyond a red line, many, many lines," Trump said. As expected,	Russia	condemned the attack on its ally as an "act of aggression" and said it would negatively affect U.S.-Russia relations
96	1371884	expected, Russia condemned the attack on its ally as an "act of aggression" and said it would negatively affect U.S.-	Russia	relations. CNN: The strike took place at 8:40 p.m. ET (3:40 a.m. local time), when there would have
96	1375926	action. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the strikes an "aggression against a sovereign state" that inflicts "considerable damage to US-	Russia	relations, which are already in a lamentable state". Moscow and Damascus also said the strikes undermined the war on terror
96	1376102	Putin accused Washington of carrying out an ''aggression against a sovereign state'' that will compromise relations between the US and	Russia	. Moscow has announced that it will boost Damascus' air defense to protect infrastructure and suspended an agreement with the US
96	1376159	however, ''only 23'' of the 59 missiles reached the Shayrat base, while the other 36 fell in an ''unknown'' location.	Russia	, which confirmed it was alerted prior to the raid, also said it believed the chemical attack on April 4 was
96	1376304	Gentiloni also spoke about joint engagement ''so that Europe will contribute to the resumption of talks'' with the UN and	Russia	. The prime minister also defined the intervention as ''motivated action'' sparked by a ''war crime'' for which the ''Assad regime
96	1376804	the many opposition forces and the regime, under the aegis of United Nations with a decisive and construction role for	Russia	". Gentiloni called European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini overnight to discuss the strike, a spokesperson for Mogherini
96	1386698	all the credentials to become a permanent member of the Security Council and four permanent members US, UK, France and	Russia	have extended support. The fifth member, China, has also not publicly opposed it, said the minister. I am confident that
96	1394464	took the toughest direct US action yet in Syrias six-year-old civil war, raising the risk of confrontation with	Russia	and Iran - Assads two main military backers. Some 60 Tomahawk missiles were launched from US Navy warships in the Mediterranean
96	1394609	Assad as the White House and Pentagon studied military options. US military action put the new president at odds with	Russia	, which has air and ground forces in Syria after intervening there on Assads side in 2015 and turning the tide
96	1396114	chances for rehabilitation. Moscow had been hoping to work with Trump to jointly fight ISIS in Syria and boost US-	Russia	ties. Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned US cruise missile strikes on Syria as illegal on Friday, warning the move
96	1396141	condemned US cruise missile strikes on Syria as illegal on Friday, warning the move would further damage already battered US-	Russia	relations which Moscow had hoped President Donald Trump would revive. US officials said they had informed Russian forces ahead of
96	1396262	to cooperate with Trump to jointly fight Islamic State in Syria, a move it was banking on to boost US-	Russia	ties which are at a post-Cold War low. After the US strikes, that task now looks harder. President Putin
96	1396324	on a made-up up pretext, said a Kremlin statement. This step by Washington will inflict major damage on US-	Russia	ties. Putin, a staunch ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, was holding a meeting of Russias Security Council to
96	1396458	ministry said. Dmitry Peskov, Putins spokesman, told reporters the US strikes had been conducted to help rebel groups fighting Assad.	Russia	would keep military channels of communication open with Washington, but would not exchange any information through them, he added. When
96	1396481	military channels of communication open with Washington, but would not exchange any information through them, he added. When asked whether	Russia	had deactivated its own anti-missile defence systems in Syria before the missile strike, Peskov declined to comment. The Russian
96	1396611	Sergei Lavrov said there were no reports of any Russians being hurt in the attack. He said he hoped US-	Russia	ties would not be irreparably hurt as a result. Rex Tillerson is due to make his first visit to Moscow
96	1396644	due to make his first visit to Moscow next week as US secretary of state, an eagerly awaited event in	Russia	where politicians have been anxious to try to use the change of administration to reboot relations. One senior Russian lawmaker
96	1396669	anxious to try to use the change of administration to reboot relations. One senior Russian lawmaker, Leonid Slutsky, told the	Russia	24 television channel on Friday Moscow should use the Tillerson visit to try and talk sense into Washington. Syria, ironically
96	1397492	spokesman for the Southern Front rebel faction. "In my opinion, the message is political, and the message has arrived to	Russia	and been understood," he said. Colonel Ahmed Osman, of the Turkey-backed Sultan Murad rebel group said: "We welcome any
96	1398887	which they also read as a message to North Korea and Iran. Turkey calls it a "positive", but not enough.	Russia	and Iran criticize the unilateral decision, Putin terms it an "aggression against a sovereign state." Washington (AsiaNews) - The US bombing
96	1398941	Saudi Arabia and Israel, who have been supported the decision of the President of the United States Donald Trump. Instead	Russia	and Iran have expressed their firm opposition. The Saudi foreign minister said the missile launch was the right answer " "the
96	1399192	support yesterday when Tayyip Erdogan had announced he is ready to do its part in case of US attack. However	Russia	and Iran, Assad's allies, have expressed their condemnation. Russian President Vladimir Putin considers the US military action an "aggression against
96	1400600	attack led to the death of at least 86 people, of whom 27 children. The Pentagon said it had informed	Russia	- an ally of Assad - before launching the attack against Shayrat. The missiles were launched by two Navy destroyers, the Porter
96	1408687	of the largest markets of Saint Petersburg, is ready to provide places to Azerbaijani producers desiring to do business in	Russia	. St. Petersburg Governor Georgy Poltavchenko held a meeting with Deputy Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan Sahib Mammadov this week to
96	1408840	experience with local doctors and carry out consultations for the population. Azerbaijan began deliveries of tinned goods to St. Petersburg,	Russia	, in mid-March 2016. Some of the goods from Azerbaijan have become a popular brand in Russia. For example, in
96	1408857	to St. Petersburg, Russia, in mid-March 2016. Some of the goods from Azerbaijan have become a popular brand in	Russia	. For example, in Russia they say the most delicious tomatoes are coming from Azerbaijan. The real delivery of goods between
96	1408861	in mid-March 2016. Some of the goods from Azerbaijan have become a popular brand in Russia. For example, in	Russia	they say the most delicious tomatoes are coming from Azerbaijan. The real delivery of goods between Azerbaijan and Russia rose
96	1408880	in Russia they say the most delicious tomatoes are coming from Azerbaijan. The real delivery of goods between Azerbaijan and	Russia	rose by more than 50 percent in the first half of 2015, despite a slight drop in turnover, reaching a
96	1410873	near future, said the source. As of today, Azerpoct offers money transfer services through this system to Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova,	Russia	, Kazakhstan, Lithuania and Kazakhstan. -- Amina Nazarli is AzerNews staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @amina_nazarli Follow us on Twitter @AzerNewsAz
96	1412196	him on Twitter: @RashidShirinov Follow us on Twitter @AzerNewsAz 7 April 2017 18:07 (UTC+04:00) By Rashid Shirinov	Russia	must make a breakthrough decision to resolve the Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, said Grigory Trofimchuk, Chairman of the Expert
96	1412422	stressed. He added that Armenia in fact does not need the negotiation process on the conflict settlement, but Azerbaijan needs.	Russia	in this situation must make a new, breakthrough decision to resolve the conflict, the expert said. The conflict between the
96	1413257	connect the railways of Azerbaijan and Iran, which in turn will provide a wider transport connection between India, Iran, Azerbaijan,	Russia	, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. Due to its location on the corridor and role as a transit country, Azerbaijan stands to gain
96	1414710	as well as oil and gas processing plants, service companies, and the facilities involved in geophysical and drilling operations. In	Russia	, SOCAR is represented by the subsidiary company SOCAR Rus, which began operating in 2013 and received a license to explore
96	1415295	economic and scientific opportunities, including the pursuit of peaceful nuclear activities. The Islamic Republic also enjoys close nuclear cooperation with	Russia	. Last week, the two countries signed an agreement to build two new nuclear power plants in Irans southern city of
96	1415678	the U.S. military contacted their Russian counterparts about the attack ahead, in accordance with deconfliction policies between the U.S. and	Russia	over military activities in Syria. Russian President Vladimir Putin regards the attack of the United States on objects in Syria
96	1415789	Iraq, according to the Kremlin spokesman. Putin believes that the U.S. strike on Syria is causing significant damage to U.S.-	Russia	relations, while it also hinders effective counteraction to terrorism, Peskov said. "And most importantly, as Putin believes, this step does
96	1415911	in Syria is a warning for the Syrian government. He also noted that he was informed about operation. Iran and	Russia	should understand that it is pointless to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, according to Ayrault. At the same time
96	1417826	Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) was created in December 1991. The CIS united Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova,	Russia	, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine. However, in 2008 Georgia withdrew its membership. The Council of Foreign Minister of the CIS
96	1437382	time for all civilised nations to stop the horrors that are taking place in Syria and demand a political solution."	Russia	and Britain clashed at the tense round of UN talks in New York. The UK's ambassador said President Assad had
96	1437423	been "put on notice" and claimed Moscow had been left humiliated by its failure to bring him to heel. But	Russia	accused Britain of "colonial hypocrisy" and "lies" as it warned against military involvement in Syria. Russia's UN representative Vladimir Safronkov
96	1437489	fights in the Arab world. Nothing will work and nothing will be achieved. "All Arab countries recall your colonial hypocrisy."	Russia	has consistently denied that Syrian forces used chemical weapons, claiming the incident at Khan Sheikhoun was caused by a hit
96	1437531	a rebel chemical weapons plant, a claim dismissed by the West. Matthew Rycroft, the UK's ambassador to the UN, said	Russia	has given Assad "everything he could have dreamed of" in its continued support. He said: "The greatest war criminal of
96	1437578	put on notice. "The US strike was a proportionate response to unspeakable acts that gave rise to overwhelming humanitarian distress." "	Russia	sits here today humiliated by its failure to bring to heel a puppet dictator entirely propped up by Russia, Hezbollah
96	1437597	distress." "Russia sits here today humiliated by its failure to bring to heel a puppet dictator entirely propped up by	Russia	, Hezbollah and Iran," he added. Russia accused the US of violating international law but Mr Trump said the dramatic strike
96	1437603	by its failure to bring to heel a puppet dictator entirely propped up by Russia, Hezbollah and Iran," he added.	Russia	accused the US of violating international law but Mr Trump said the dramatic strike from US warships in the Mediterranean
96	1439103	in 2003. "I want to emphasise that this is, of course, an act of aggression under a far-fetched pretext.	Russia	will draw conclusions from the actions of the United States in Syria," he said. The damaged train that hit a
96	1441900	is an "aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international law". "Washington's move deals a significant blow to the	Russia	-US relations, which are already in a deplorable shape," Mr Peskov said. He added that the attack creates a "serious
96	1442076	an estimated 400,000 people. Assad's government had been under mounting international pressure after the chemical attack, with even key ally	Russia	saying its support is not unconditional. Syria rejected the accusations, and blames opposition fighters for stockpiling the chemicals. Russia has
96	1442095	ally Russia saying its support is not unconditional. Syria rejected the accusations, and blames opposition fighters for stockpiling the chemicals.	Russia	has said the toxic agents were released when a Syrian air strike hit a rebel chemical weapons arsenal on the
96	1442379	that he would soon convene an urgent meeting of a Syrian ceasefire task force chaired by the United States and	Russia	. Staffan de Mistura said Russia requested the meeting, which was "agreed upon" by the United States. The envoy has been
96	1442384	an urgent meeting of a Syrian ceasefire task force chaired by the United States and Russia. Staffan de Mistura said	Russia	requested the meeting, which was "agreed upon" by the United States. The envoy has been spearheading peace-making efforts for
96	1478184	United States was equal, if not greater, to those foreign cultures. At yet, as the situation escalated, bringing in Germany,	Russia	, France and eventually Great Britain into the conflict, it would seem the United States would be dragged in as well
96	1490129	launches a tomahawk missile towards a Syrian air base in retaliation for this week's gruesome chemical weapons attack. Credit:US Navy	Russia	can tolerate this limited attack on its ally - indeed it may even be so frustrated by this latest chemical attack
96	1490275	X-factor is that someone will decide to hit back somehow - Assad through some indirect means such as attacking Israel,	Russia	by deliberately conflicting with coalition air forces operating in Syria, or Iran perhaps through its proxy Hezbollah. The former principal
96	1491449	was seeking to create a coalition to defeat Assad? And what does it mean for relations with Assad's staunch allies,	Russia	and Iran? Within hours of the statement, Reuters was reporting based on comments from an unnamed source that the strike
96	1491483	from an unnamed source that the strike was a "one-off". Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is an ally of	Russia	and Iran. Credit:AP Even before the missiles slammed into the Syrian airbase though, Russia had chastised Trump for being so
96	1491497	al-Assad is an ally of Russia and Iran. Credit:AP Even before the missiles slammed into the Syrian airbase though,	Russia	had chastised Trump for being so quick to blame chemical attack on Assad, who is, along with Iran, a key
96	1491576	only adds to the complexity of the situation. Members of Trump's campaign and administration are under investigation for alleged links	Russia	, which is believed by US intelligence agencies to have used social media to support the Trump campaign. (A cynic might
96	1491718	set a rhetorical "red line" against any use of chemical weapons by Assad, only to walk away from it when	Russia	brokered a deal for the destruction of those weapons, had attracted particular derision. During an Air Force One flight he
96	1493166	raised by this action from the United States," Mr Safronkov said. Earlier in the session, the British representative had mocked	Russia	, saying that Mr Assad is making a fool of his backers by committing war crimes and rebuffing Moscow's effort to
96	1493188	that Mr Assad is making a fool of his backers by committing war crimes and rebuffing Moscow's effort to negotiate. "	Russia	sits here today humiliated by its failure to bring to heel a puppet dictator," said Matthew Rycroft, Britain's ambassador to
96	1493221	puppet dictator," said Matthew Rycroft, Britain's ambassador to the United Nations. Mr Trump has frequently called for improved relations with	Russia	which were strained under Mr Obama, but the US president said action had to be taken against Assad. "Years of
96	1493323	office said Damascus would respond by striking its enemies harder. The strike creates the possibility of a direct confrontation with	Russia	, which has forces on the ground and advanced air-defense systems capable of shooting down US aircraft and missiles. The
96	1493349	ground and advanced air-defense systems capable of shooting down US aircraft and missiles. The so-called "deconfliction" channel that	Russia	suspended was established in 2015 to prevent mishaps, including collisions, after Russia deployed aircraft to a base along Syria's Mediterranean
96	1493361	and missiles. The so-called "deconfliction" channel that Russia suspended was established in 2015 to prevent mishaps, including collisions, after	Russia	deployed aircraft to a base along Syria's Mediterranean coast and began carrying out strikes on behalf of the Syrian regime
96	1493654	children, were killed in the attack. In Moscow on Friday, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman, Major General Igor Konashenkov, said	Russia	would help strengthen Syrian air defenses to "protect the most sensitive Syrian infrastructure facilities." General Konashenkov said the attack destroyed
96	1493865	a US-backed offensive to capture the northern Iraqi city of Mosul from the Islamic State group. Under a 2013	Russia	-US agreement, Syria agreed to dismantle its chemical weapons stockpile. A UN mission in 2014 confirmed that most of Mr
96	1493930	State Rex Tillerson, who is due to arrive in Moscow next week, said the attack on Idlib meant that "clearly,	Russia	has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment." Mr Putin carefully orchestrated a peace process that brought together
96	1502950	officials said. The diplomatic situation had been looking bright for President Bashar al-Assad of Syria. With the help of	Russia	, he had consolidated his power, the rebels were on their heels and the United States had just declared that ousting
96	1505009	Moscow of the strike against the Syrian Government. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, however, contradicted the information and said	Russia	was not alerted. Hours after launching the strike, Trump called on all 'civilised nations' to stop the slaughter and bloodshed
96	1506481	by terrorists only drastically aggravates the situation," he added. He also said the strikes would do "significant damage to U.S.-	Russia	ties" and created a "serious obstacle" to creating an international coalition to defeat the ISIS. Vladimir Safronkov, Russia's deputy UN
96	1506593	at the Russian Upper House of Parliament, saying the U.S. strikes could undermine the fight against terrorism. Ozerov also said	Russia	would call for an urgent meeting of the UN security council. The RIA news agency also cited Yury Shvitkin, deputy
96	1511285	claimed the Syrian army did not have chemical weapons. It also said the strikes would do "significant damage to U.S.-	Russia	ties" and created a "serious obstacle" to creating an international coalition to defeat the ISIS. Earlier, the Pentagon confirmed it
96	1514835	referendum has put a lot of pressure on the AK party there. It has many problems with Turkey and even	Russia	with which people thought have reconciled. What they looked to happen with Trump hasn't happened yet. There are problems inside
96	1522522	civilians, more refugees, the strengthening of Al Qaeda and other terrorists, and a possible nuclear war between the US and	Russia	," she added. Gabbard's comments came after US warships on Thursday night launched 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at a military airfield
96	1529997	an important message the US will no longer stand idly by as Assad, aided and abetted by (President Vladimir) Putin's	Russia	, slaughters innocent Syrians with chemical weapons and barrel bombs," McCain and Graham said in a joint statement. "Unlike the previous
96	1530426	IANS sku/ (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)	Russia	on Friday condemned US cruise missile strikes on a Syrian military target and suspended a deal with the US to
96	1530508	target in Syria on Thursday. According to Moscow, the Thursday night strike would impair the already "deplorable" bilateral ties between	Russia	and America and hamper the "effective fight" against terrorism. "We're urging the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting
96	1530558	US struck the Shairat military base in Homs province in central Syria, killing six Syrian soldiers and causing huge damage.	Russia	also said the air strikes were planned by the US before Tuesday's toxic gas attack in Idlib. Moscow and Damascus
96	1532207	a Syrian air base, Information Minister Ramez Turjman said on Friday. The minister said the Syrian leadership was consulting with	Russia	and Iran on the response to the "American aggression," reports Xinhua news agency. The US launched a missile attack on
96	1533385	airbase in response to an alleged chemical weapons attack which killed civilians, drawing angry responses from and its key ally	Russia	. The US action on Thursday night killed six Syrian soldiers and nine civilians besides causing huge damage at the Shairat
96	1533428	in Homs province in central Syria, news reports said. termed the missile barrage an "American aggression" and held consultations with	Russia	and Iran. Russian President Vladimir Putin said the strikes were an "aggression against a sovereign state" and violated " norms". The
96	1533457	strikes were an "aggression against a sovereign state" and violated " norms". The Kremlin warned it would hamper Washington's ties with	Russia	. Within hours, Russia suspended a deal with the US to prevent mid-air collisions over . "The Russian side suspends the
96	1533460	aggression against a sovereign state" and violated " norms". The Kremlin warned it would hamper Washington's ties with Russia. Within hours,	Russia	suspended a deal with the US to prevent mid-air collisions over . "The Russian side suspends the memorandum on preventing
96	1533698	only 23 of the 59 cruise missiles fired from US warships hit the target. The US said it notified both	Russia	and Turkey before the missile strike. "US military planners took precautions to minimise risk to Russian or Syrian personnel located
96	1533735	or Syrian personnel located at the airfield," a US statement said, hinting a Russian military presence at the Shairat base.	Russia	said it expected the UN Security Council to condemn the US strikes, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Victor Ozerov
96	1533806	said it would "undermine the efforts in the fight against terrorism" in Syria and that cooperation between the US and	Russia	may be "shut down". In the US, Adam Schiff, the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, said there were
96	1533863	in response to a chemicals weapons attack which killed dozens of civilians, drawing condemnation from Damascus and its key ally	Russia	. The US action killed six Syrian soldiers and caused huge damage at the Shairat military base in Homs province in
96	1533930	were an "aggression against a sovereign state" and violated "international norms". The Kremlin warned it would hamper Washington's ties with	Russia	. This is the first direct military action President Donald Trump has unleashed against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al
96	1534208	said it would "undermine the efforts in the fight against terrorism" in Syria and that cooperation between the US and	Russia	may be "shut down". Adam Schiff, the ranking member of the US House Intelligence Committee, said there were "no current
96	1534867	power. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said removing Assad would require an international effort, which was being vetoed repeatedly by	Russia	and China. Yet, even a limited military attack raises a host of risks. Once military power is unleashed, it is
96	1534952	sent a powerful message around the world -- one that could be read very differently in Moscow, Pyongyang and Beijing. For	Russia	, it may finally put to rest any expectations that Trump would pursue closer ties with President Vladimir Putin, a staunch
96	1535083	The strikes also possibly put Putin on notice that the US will no longer tolerate his close ties to Assad.	Russia	has sent troops and weapons to Syria to bolster Assad's battle against the IS and rebels seeking his ouster. In
96	1535116	the IS and rebels seeking his ouster. In a sign of how little trust there is between the US and	Russia	, Secretary of State Tillerson said the US didn't consult with Moscow before the strikes. Instead, it used an established military
96	1535141	said the US didn't consult with Moscow before the strikes. Instead, it used an established military "deconfliction" channel to inform	Russia	that an attack would soon be underway. Tillerson, who is due to meet Putin in Moscow next week, left no
96	1535174	meet Putin in Moscow next week, left no doubt about the administration's view of the Russian President's relationship with Assad.	Russia	on Friday denounced the US attack in stern language. Putin "regards the strikes as aggression against a sovereign nation", his
96	1541877	of Brahmos cruise missiles deployed in the country. Responding to a question on the number of Brahmos missiles used by	Russia	, the number deployed in India and the quantum of investment by the two nations, Minister of State for Defence Subhash
96	1541902	India and the quantum of investment by the two nations, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre said the Indo-	Russia	joint venture was a big success for India. "Brahmos is a state-of-the-art supersonic cruise missile, which is
96	1541980	divulge," he said during the Question Hour. Responding to a question on the need for uninterrupted supply of spares from	Russia	for military equipment, he said the issue has been discussed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin
96	1543851	not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) China today refrained from joining	Russia	in condemning the US missile strikes in Syria after being caught by surprise amidst President Xi Jinping's first summit meeting
96	1543937	how China viewed US strikes in Syria which overshadowed Xi's first summit meeting with Trump in Florida. Refraining from joining	Russia	which condemned the strikes as "aggression against a sovereign state and violation of international law", Hua, however, backed beleaguered Syrian
96	1544049	province. China in the past has maintained contacts with both the Syrian government and rebels, and has teamed up with	Russia	to veto any UN resolution proposals sponsored by the US and its allies to sanction the Assad government since the
96	1551939	been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) The Damascus regime and its ally	Russia	furiously condemned an American air strike on a Syrian airbase today that marked the first direct US assault on President
96	1552012	the strike "foolish and irresponsible" and Moscow announced a series of retaliatory steps including plans to strengthen Syrian air defences.	Russia	also demanded an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council and US diplomats said it was to meet at 11
96	1552233	Kremlin called the US strike a "gross... violation of international law" and warned it would inflict "considerable damage" on US-	Russia	ties. It immediately suspended a deal with the United States aimed at avoiding clashes in Syrian airspace. The Russian military
96	1552734	military in Syria was informed of the strike beforehand in order to avoid casualties that could prompt a broader crisis.	Russia	stood by Damascus this week despite the global uproar, insisting that the chemical weapons that caused the deaths in Khan
96	1555857	the pretext of Tuesday's suspected attack on Khan Sheikhun," foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Ghassemi told the Fars agency. Iran with	Russia	is the closest ally of the regime of President Bashar al-Assad and has provided money, weapons, military advisers and
96	1556192	ground and released by a conventional strike. Washington said it had given advance notification of its military action to both	Russia	, and its Western and Arab allies in a coalition fighting the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq. Israel has
96	1556252	has been reluctant to be dragged into the civil war and has rejected calls for a more substantial intervention. After	Russia	entered the war in support of its ally President Bashar al-Assad in late 2015, Moscow and Israel agreed to
96	1566090	civilians, more refugees, the strengthening of al-Qaeda and other terrorists, and a possible nuclear war between the US and	Russia	," she said. "This administration has acted recklessly without care or consideration of the dire consequences of the US attack on
96	1566956	will meet today at 11:30 am (local time) to discuss the US missile strikes on Syria, US diplomats said.	Russia	demanded an emergency meeting after angrily denouncing the military action as an "aggression against a sovereign state. (This story has
96	1566996	has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) The US today criticised	Russia	for standing with Syrian President Bashar Al Assad every time he crossed the "line of human decency" and asserted that
96	1567275	Syrian regime for the chemical weapons attack, Haley said the country was not the only "guilty party" but Iran and	Russia	also bear responsibility for the brutality against the Syrian people. She said Iran has propped up and shielded Syria's brutal
96	1567316	dictator for years. "The Russian government also bears considerable responsibility. Every time Assad has crossed the line of human decency,	Russia	has stood beside him," she said. She said the reason for Russia supporting Syria "could be that Russia is knowingly
96	1567328	Assad has crossed the line of human decency, Russia has stood beside him," she said. She said the reason for	Russia	supporting Syria "could be that Russia is knowingly allowing chemical weapons to remain in Syria. It could be that Russia
96	1567334	human decency, Russia has stood beside him," she said. She said the reason for Russia supporting Syria "could be that	Russia	is knowingly allowing chemical weapons to remain in Syria. It could be that Russia has been incompetent to remove the
96	1567348	Russia supporting Syria "could be that Russia is knowingly allowing chemical weapons to remain in Syria. It could be that	Russia	has been incompetent to remove the chemical weapons or it could be that the Assad regime is playing the Russians
96	1568089	his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who is set to visit Moscow next week, said	Russia	as "failed in its responsibility" to deliver on a 2013 commitment to secure Syria's chemical weapons. "Clearly Russia has failed
96	1568107	week, said Russia as "failed in its responsibility" to deliver on a 2013 commitment to secure Syria's chemical weapons. "Clearly	Russia	has failed in its responsibility. Either Russia has been complicit or either Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability
96	1568114	responsibility" to deliver on a 2013 commitment to secure Syria's chemical weapons. "Clearly Russia has failed in its responsibility. Either	Russia	has been complicit or either Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of that
96	1568120	commitment to secure Syria's chemical weapons. "Clearly Russia has failed in its responsibility. Either Russia has been complicit or either	Russia	has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of that agreement," Tillerson told reporters. He said
96	1568181	of Assad's regime. "We have very high confidence that the attacks involved the use of sarin nerve gas," he said.	Russia	, who has provided military support for Bashar al-Assad's government since September 2015, said that the air strikes could undermine
96	1568473	UK and Israel backing it as a "just" response to the chemical attack by President Bashar Al-Assad's regime, but	Russia	and Iran strongly condemned the unilateral move. The UK government said it "fully supports" the US missile strike against an
96	1568904	involved in the strike, but remained fully committed as a coalition partner to 'ongoing military operations in Iraq and Syria'.	Russia	, one of the the closest allies of the regime of Assad, said it considers the US strike as "aggression against
96	1568933	regime of Assad, said it considers the US strike as "aggression against a sovereign state" which will further harm US-	Russia	ties. "President Putin considers American strikes on Syria aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international norms, and under
96	1569010	and confirmed by the (Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons)." "This step by Washington inflicts considerable damage to US-	Russia	relations, which are already in a lamentable state," Peskov added. Russia also called for an emergency meeting of the UN
96	1569021	This step by Washington inflicts considerable damage to US-Russia relations, which are already in a lamentable state," Peskov added.	Russia	also called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss the US missile strikes. Iran also "strongly
96	1570171	named as he is not authorised to speak to the press. He said he would not consider alternative supplies from	Russia	or Mongolia, which are often considered of lower quality compared with Australian coal. While the steelmaker, which veteran traders say
96	1579945	military steps. even if key nations like China are standing in the way. Trump has advocated greater counterterrorism cooperation with	Russia	, Assads most powerful military backer. Just last week, the Trump administration signaled the U.S. was no longer interested in trying
96	1580062	north of the country. If Assads military persists in further gas attacks, the Trump administration might logically pursue increased retaliation.	Russia	and Iran, Assads allies, pose other problems. Russian military personnel and aircraft are embedded with Syrias, and Iranian troops and
96	1580496	military intervention in September 2015 led them to suffer a series of battlefield defeats. Instead, Obama sought to work with	Russia	on a negotiated transition. Trump and his top aides had acknowledged in recent days the reality of Assad being in
96	1596663	it launched a missile strike early Friday on a Syrian air base in response to this week's chemical attack, while	Russia	condemned the move as "aggression" and suspended crucial co-ordination with Washington in Syria's congested skies. The overnight missile attack
96	1596705	marked the first time the U.S. has directly targeted Syrian President Bashar Assad's forces, was condemned by his allies in	Russia	and Iran but welcomed by the Syrian opposition and its supporters, who expressed hope it signalled a turning point in
96	1615011	years, a wide assortment of belligerents in Syria's civil war have heaped misery and death on the country's civilians. When	Russia	intervened on behalf of Syrian President Bashar Assad, the Kremlin became the lead belligerent, cementing for itself a military presence
96	1615127	the U.S. has newfound leverage in the Syrian conflict, putting Rex Tillerson in a position of strength as he visits	Russia	Wednesday for the first time as secretary of state. Advertisement Hopes for a major rapprochement between Washington and Moscow had
96	1615259	a steady growth trajectory and increase the level of mutual understanding." After the strike on Shayrat airfield, a reset with	Russia	is unlikely. Instead, Tillerson goes to Moscow with Trump's abrupt cruise missile assault on a Russian ally fresh in the
96	1615305	be unrealistic to expect the Kremlin to jettison Assad. But has the dynamic changed enough that the U.S. can push	Russia	to do as it pledged in 2013 to set in motion the destruction of Syria's remaining chemical weapons stockpiles? Can
96	1615331	in 2013 to set in motion the destruction of Syria's remaining chemical weapons stockpiles? Can Tillerson make the case for	Russia	shifting its focus in Syria toward defeating Islamic State, which may have trained the Kyrgyz-born suicide bomber behind the
96	1615367	born suicide bomber behind the attack on a subway train in St. Petersburg? Tillerson can ask the Kremlin directly: Did	Russia	know Assad was going to use chemical weapons, and did it give him the go-ahead? At the same time
96	1615414	created by the U.S. airstrike in Syria needs to be eased, quickly and carefully. In retaliation for the missile strike,	Russia	says it is suspending the hotline between the U.S. and Russian militaries that helps prevent collisions and clashes between the
96	1615457	jets although on Friday U.S. officials said the line remained active. Before Trump unleashed American Tomahawks on Assad's air assets,	Russia	harbored notions of the new American president as pliant, perhaps even a patsy. So often, Trump had been Putin's apologist
96	1615492	often, Trump had been Putin's apologist, his firewall to Western animosity toward the Kremlin. It's hard to imagine anyone in	Russia	still thinking that now. It's not every day that Chicago audiences are the first in the U.S. to hear the
96	1615584	his beloved teacher Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, the score vanished after the work's one and only original performance in St. Petersburg,	Russia	, in 1909, and was presumed lost in the Bolshevik Revolution. Only in 2015 did a neatly preserved set of orchestral
96	1617925	better way for Trump to try to distract the American people from the investigation into his staff's alleged ties with	Russia	than to attack one of that country's closest allies? We can only hope that Trump did this for the "beautiful
96	1618019	know for sure. Many Americans will continue to distrust the president. And we will not ignore his suspicious links to	Russia	. dglanton@chicagotribune.com Advertisement Twitter @dahleeng Thomas Vranas, center, co-owner of SUPES Academy, arrives at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on
96	1622515	to "end the tyrannical reign of the Assad family and free the Syrian people from the grip of Iran and	Russia	." Other Democratic members of Congress U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg, Dan Lipinski of Western Springs and Cheri Bustos of
96	1622721	the Mar-a-Lago estate in West Palm Beach, Florida. (White House / AFP / Getty Images) WASHINGTON The United States and	Russia	sparred Friday over whether they will maintain a hotline aimed at preventing midair collisions of their warplanes in Syria, with
96	1622776	in protest of America's cruise missile strikes on a Syrian air base. The officials also said they're looking into whether	Russia	participated in the chemical weapons attack in Syria earlier this week that prompted President Donald Trump's order for a retaliation
96	1622799	the chemical weapons attack in Syria earlier this week that prompted President Donald Trump's order for a retaliation. They said	Russia	has failed to control the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons or to account for chemical agents that were supposed
96	1622879	response to the American intervention against its Arab ally. It said it would cut the hotline that was established after	Russia	joined Syria's civil war in 2015 to help Syrian President Bashar Assad's government against opposition groups. The hotline's primary intent
96	1623113	an interest in severing the line of communication. Even when the U.S., under President Barack Obama, briefly halted talks with	Russia	on a Syrian peace process, both sides maintained the military communications. Eliminating the hotline could enhance the risk of an
96	1623153	an accident involving the two nuclear powers. The U.S. officials, however, said they were also reviewing evidence to see if	Russia	was complicit in the attack on the northern Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun, where more than 80 people were killed
96	1623181	northern Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun, where more than 80 people were killed. They said a drone belonging either to	Russia	or Syria was seen hovering over the site of the chemical weapons attack Tuesday after it happened. The drone returned
96	1623547	terrorist operation that the Syrian army is conducting," the General Command of the Syrian Army said in a statement. Advertisement	Russia	and Iran joined in condemning the U.S. strike, with President Vladimir Putin calling it "an aggression against a sovereign state
96	1623802	with the U.S. to prevent incidents and ensure flight safety during military operations in Syria. Under the memorandum, signed when	Russia	launched its air campaign in Syria in 2015, Russia and the U.S. had exchanged information about planned flights to avoid
96	1623811	safety during military operations in Syria. Under the memorandum, signed when Russia launched its air campaign in Syria in 2015,	Russia	and the U.S. had exchanged information about planned flights to avoid conflicts during the thousands of airstrikes that have been
96	1623833	the U.S. had exchanged information about planned flights to avoid conflicts during the thousands of airstrikes that have been conducted. "	Russia	suspends the memorandum on the prevention of incidents and ensuring air safety during operations in Syria reached with the U.S
96	1624410	in Palm Beach, Fla., where Trump is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said	Russia	had "failed" in its responsibility to deliver on a commitment to secure Syria's chemical weapons. Tillerson briefed reporters shortly after
96	1624438	on a commitment to secure Syria's chemical weapons. Tillerson briefed reporters shortly after the U.S. launched the cruise missiles, saying	Russia	had either been complicit or "simply incompetent" in failing to deliver on a 2013 agreement to remove Syria's chemical weapons
96	1625359	calling it a "disgrace to humanity" that crossed "a lot of lines." U.S. officials placed some of the blame on	Russia	, one of Syria's most important benefactors. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, in Florida with Trump, said Moscow had failed in
96	1625398	failed in living up to a 2013 agreement that was intended to strip Syria of its chemical weapons stockpiles. "Either	Russia	has been complicit or Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement
96	1625403	a 2013 agreement that was intended to strip Syria of its chemical weapons stockpiles. "Either Russia has been complicit or	Russia	has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement," Tillerson said. Areas of control
96	1625614	the president is willing to take decisive action when called for," Tillerson said. Trump has advocated greater counterterrorism cooperation with	Russia	, Assad's most powerful military backer. Just last week, the Trump administration signaled the U.S. was no longer interested in trying
96	1625832	of the country. If Assad's military persists in further gas attacks, the Trump administration might logically pursue increased retaliation. Advertisement	Russia	and Iran, Assad's allies, pose other problems. Russian military personnel and aircraft are embedded with Syria's, and Iranian troops and
96	1626230	military intervention in September 2015 led them to suffer a series of battlefield defeats. Instead, Obama sought to work with	Russia	on a negotiated transition. Trump and his top aides had acknowledged in recent days the "reality" of Assad being in
96	1628995	did not become more viable merely because Trump finally took note of what's happening. In fact, they have gotten worse.	Russia	now has ground and air forces in Syria, fighting on the side of the regime. Hawks accused Obama of facilitating
96	1629377	war not only with the Syrian government but with a nuclear superpower. Why take the risk? Even if conflict with	Russia	could be avoided, making any real difference in the war would require a large number of U.S. ground troops for
96	1630219	themselves. Congress should immediately impose severe punishments on the Russians. It should also immediately authorize and fund countermeasures to prevent	Russia	from interfering with our future elections. "A house divided against itself cannot stand." Advertisement Jesus and Abraham Lincoln knew this
96	1653546	identify major reforms passed, and examine the impact of growing state-based reforms. Setting Up Bookkeeping and Accounting Systems in	Russia	Foreign invested companies often encounter administration difficulties when first establishing operations in Russia, as the local reporting requirements differ from
96	1653559	Setting Up Bookkeeping and Accounting Systems in Russia Foreign invested companies often encounter administration difficulties when first establishing operations in	Russia	, as the local reporting requirements differ from those in their home country. Reporting back to head office must still be
96	1655257	Asia Briefing, a subsidiary of Dezan Shira & Associates. We produce material for foreign investors throughout Asia, including ASEAN, India, Indonesia,	Russia	, the Silk Road, and Vietnam. For editorial matters please contact us here, and for a complimentary subscription to our products
96	1660034	Chinese craftsmen's glory to the world File photo shows Jin Jiahong stitching a piece of traditional Hangzhou embroidery in Moscow,	Russia	, on Dec 5, 2013. [Photo/people.com.cn] Jin Jiahong, an inheritor of Hangzhou embroidery, is joining the other three masters to
96	1660080	in India, the host nation of the 2016 BRICS Summit. Together with artisans from the other four BRICS countries (Brazil,	Russia	, India and South Africa), they will collaborate on design and produce a set of embroidered gifts for the upcoming summit
96	1660497	from Yiwu, a vibrant manufacturing hub in east China, and finished a journey of over 11,000 km following the China-	Russia	-Latvia route. [Photo/Xinhua] Visitors at a forum on marine technology under the Belt and Road Initiative in Tianjin, March
96	1660525	forum on marine technology under the Belt and Road Initiative in Tianjin, March 7, 2017. [Photo/VCG] TIANJIN - China and	Russia	are cooperating on marine technology in the China-Mongolia-Russia economic corridor under the Belt and Road Initiative. The cooperation
96	1660535	in Tianjin, March 7, 2017. [Photo/VCG] TIANJIN - China and Russia are cooperating on marine technology in the China-Mongolia-	Russia	economic corridor under the Belt and Road Initiative. The cooperation includes offshore oil and gas exploitation equipment, underwater robotics as
96	1660606	through Wednesday. During the two-day forum, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA) signed agreements with universities and institutes in	Russia	to research marine technology. The United Nations Security Council on Thursday unanimously adopted a new resolution to extend the mandate
96	1664097	Sanshandao, which reaches depths of 1.1 km. Ford cars are on sale at a dealership of Genser company in Moscow,	Russia	, February 14, 2017. [Photo/Agencies] US automaker Ford Motor Company announced on April 6 an electrification strategy targeted at China's
96	1666144	vehicles during periods of severe saturation. People lay flowers to commemorate victims of an explosion in St. Petersburg in Moscow,	Russia	, on April 6, 2017. About fifty thousand people gathered here at Manezhnaya square on Thursday to commemorate victims of the
96	1666234	spread rapidly through Syrian and Iraqi heartlands, Russian intelligence saw that as a boon. Thousands of Islamists who were inside	Russia	fled and joined the Caliphate. For Russian policy makers, who are mostly hardcore believers in old fashioned realpolitik, in their
96	1666339	quite turn out well. The Western intervention never really came, nor did ISIS solidify, and Assad was almost toppled forcing	Russia	to intervene. On one hand, that led to realignment in Middle Eastern policies. Secular and authoritarian leaders in the Middle
96	1666365	that led to realignment in Middle Eastern policies. Secular and authoritarian leaders in the Middle East started to gravitate towards	Russia	, feeling betrayed by the West, who were either overtly or covertly perceived to be on the side of the Islamists
96	1666399	be on the side of the Islamists. The second thing that happened, however, was that the dormant extreme Islamism in	Russia	made a return. Russia is now seen by Islamists as a crusader nation again, alongside the West. Russian soldiers were
96	1666403	of the Islamists. The second thing that happened, however, was that the dormant extreme Islamism in Russia made a return.	Russia	is now seen by Islamists as a crusader nation again, alongside the West. Russian soldiers were attacked, the Russian ambassador
96	1666461	was bombed killing 14 people thus far. Initially it was thought that this was a resurgence of Chechen insurgency in	Russia	. However, now a Central Asian man is considered to be the suspect. That might make more sense, as around five
96	1666620	solidarity, and then vapid arguments about Islamophobia. When the same thing happens in any non-Western country, for example in	Russia	, or in Xinjiang, China, or in India, the response is never the same. It is always the fault of the
96	1666692	from Afghanistan to Syria. Putin was the first head of state to openly align with George Bush after 9/11.	Russia	didn't utter a word of protest when U.S. walked out from missile treaties in Europe after 9/11. Without Russian
96	1666770	Afghanistan. It is well accepted in Western academic circles , something that is much forgotten now, of the invaluable contribution of	Russia	towards a tactical alignment with the U.S. Russia suffers from the same curse that is undoubtedly the most pressing concern
96	1666778	circles , something that is much forgotten now, of the invaluable contribution of Russia towards a tactical alignment with the U.S.	Russia	suffers from the same curse that is undoubtedly the most pressing concern in modern international relations. And regardless of how
96	1666803	curse that is undoubtedly the most pressing concern in modern international relations. And regardless of how the domestic regime in	Russia	is, or how their geopolitical interests differ, Russia could be a steadfast ally against global Jihadism. The Western public, especially
96	1666811	in modern international relations. And regardless of how the domestic regime in Russia is, or how their geopolitical interests differ,	Russia	could be a steadfast ally against global Jihadism. The Western public, especially across mainland Europe and the U.K., want that
96	1666839	Jihadism. The Western public, especially across mainland Europe and the U.K., want that as well. They see a confrontation with	Russia	as meaningless as there are increasing terror attacks all across Europe. It is high time Western policymakers actually pay heed
96	1671072	2011. Until now, the U.S. administration had been prepared to work with other members of the UN Security Council - notably	Russia	- and the Syrian government itself to bring about a solution to the crisis. Now, the American position has been reversed
96	1674001	former US president Barack Obama, is the result of years of strenuous negotiations among the P5+1 countries (China, France,	Russia	, the United Kingdom, the US plus Germany), the European Union and Iran. During the course of the negotiations, all the
96	1676403	grasslands and the other through Tongliao and Manzhouli (both in Inner Mongolia) heading to breeding grounds near Lake Baikal in	Russia	. Another route travels along the Yellow River, stops over in Baotou and Bayannur in Inner Mongolia, and then goes to
96	1678183	several Western or other anti-Assad governments have squarely blamed the regime's air force. However, Syria, and its chief backer	Russia	, accused rebels who allegedly had a depot of those weapons targeted by the jets leading to the poisoning. It is
96	1678385	the U.N., Nikki Haley, who said that her country would be compelled to take action on its own in case	Russia	and others fail to cooperate. Vice President Mike Pence said all options were on the table. The drum-beating has
96	1678458	Assad was blamed and, for a while, it seemed the U.S. might resort to force to punish the Syrian leader.	Russia	intervened and a deal was struck to rid Syria of chemical weapons. Despite this, use of chemical weapons continued to
96	1678504	could be used to turn heat on Assad to step down or face consequences for allegedly "gassing his people." Since	Russia	has already shown its cards, that it would stand by the Syrian government, chances for a politically negotiated settlement seem
96	1679354	the situation, including through consultations with relevant interlocutors". Syrian Information Minister Ramez Turjman said the Syrian leadership was consulting with	Russia	and Iran on the response to the US "aggression". CHINA DAILYXINHUA By ANBAIJIE in Palm Beach, Florida, and ZHANG YUNBI
96	1687905	Security Committee, praised the action: "Passiveness in Syria is what has exacerbated this situation and allowed for adversaries such as	Russia	and Iran to exert their influence at the expense of U.S. national security, all the while allowing ISIS to flourish
96	1693703	in supporting a political process that can lead to a transitional government and Assad's departure. There is a role for	Russia	in solving the Syrian crisis, according to the opposition. Russia shares the opposition's desire to keep the Syrian state intact
96	1693713	transitional government and Assad's departure. There is a role for Russia in solving the Syrian crisis, according to the opposition.	Russia	shares the opposition's desire to keep the Syrian state intact, preserve its institutions and protect its minorities. But Russia, which
96	1693732	opposition. Russia shares the opposition's desire to keep the Syrian state intact, preserve its institutions and protect its minorities. But	Russia	, which has launched thousands of airstrikes against the Syrian opposition, must be persuaded or pressured to break with Assad. "You
96	1693848	entangled in another Middle East conflict that doesn't impact core U.S. interests and risks sparking a dangerous military escalation with	Russia	. Those arguments are exactly what prevented President Barack Obama from acting in 2013, and since then, the situation has only
96	1702301	told NBC. No Russian assets were targeted, according to the report. On Thursday, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that	Russia	had failed to carry out a 2013 agreement to secure Syrian chemical weapons, adding that Moscow was either complicit or
96	1704268	agency claimed, but the Pentagon said civilians were not targeted. watch now On Thursday, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said	Russia	had failed to carry out a 2013 agreement to secure Syrian chemical weapons, adding that Moscow was either complicit or
96	1704689	The Russian response on Friday morning said the strikes violated international law and would do significant damage to relations between	Russia	and the U.S. The Russian news agency Interfax reported comments from the Kremlin which said the strikes had happened under
96	1705492	panel as barrels are filled with lubricant oil ahead of shipping at Royal Dutch Shell lubricants blending plant in Torzhok,	Russia	. On Thursday evening, the United States hit a Syrian government airfield with 59 Tomahawk missiles in response to a Tuesday
96	1705629	led all of these countries to actually get to a deal back in November of 2016 is the involvement of	Russia	. If we are now looking at this possibility that there is this wedge between some of the key players, then
96	1711645	Facebook. watch now American military action against a Syria-government airfield late Thursday will do significant damage to relations between	Russia	and the U.S., according to the Kremlin quoted by the Interfax news agency. The missiles targeted the Shayrat Airfield near
96	1712049	State Duma, said that the strike undermined in the the most serious way the opportunity for anti-terrorism cooperation with	Russia	and ruined efforts to achieve a truce, according to Interfax. He also said the attack would lead to further escalation
96	1712664	that his agency was investigating Russia's interference in the election and the possibility of collusion between the Trump campaign and	Russia	. Vnesheconombank is a target of American sanctions imposed in response to Moscow's annexation of Crimea and aggression in Ukraine. It
96	1712872	Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Friday morning that the missile strikes came "within an inch of militarily clashing with	Russia	." But he ended it there. Medvedev is thus playing the role of the angry uncle many of us have who
96	1714251	egg on their face," Kattouf, who served under the George W. Bush administration, said on "Squawk Box." Kattouf said that	Russia	guaranteed in 2013 that Syria's chemical weapons arsenal would be removed or destroyed. Obviously, that did not happen "100 percent
96	1714290	100 percent," Kattouf said. After Thursday's U.S. missile strikes on a Syrian air base, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said	Russia	had failed to carry out the 2013 agreement to secure Syrian chemical weapons. He said Moscow was either complicit or
96	1714319	to secure Syrian chemical weapons. He said Moscow was either complicit or incompetent in its ability to uphold that deal.	Russia	said the U.S. strikes against Bashar Assad's government violated international law. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin believed the U.S
96	1714435	showed the U.S. is not afraid to use force. "Let's face it: Part of the audience here is not just	Russia	, Iran and Syria. Part of the audience is (Chinese) President Xi (Jinping)," Stavridis said on "Squawk Box." As missiles hit
96	1715570	attack on innocent civilians." Trump said, "No child of God should ever suffer such horror." (CNBC) The U.S. had warned	Russia	ahead of time. But the Kremlin, quoted by state media, said the American military action against in Syria will do
96	1715598	by state media, said the American military action against in Syria will do significant damage to Russian-U.S. relations. Meanwhile,	Russia	suspended a U.S.-Russian agreement on coordinating air operations over Syria. (CNBC & WSJ) The action by President Trump, largely supported
96	1715798	officials. (NY Times) In her first public interview since losing the election, Hillary Clinton said alleged Trump camp ties to	Russia	should be investigated, the GOP health-care failure was "somewhat gratifying;" and she doesn't think she'd run for office again
96	1716463	what they saw as an overdue show of resolve against the Assad regime and its main foreign patrons, Iran and	Russia	. The attack comes after six years of hands-off policies under former US President Barack Obama that saw Russia enter
96	1716482	and Russia. The attack comes after six years of hands-off policies under former US President Barack Obama that saw	Russia	enter the war unchallenged on the Syrian government's side in 2015. Officials in the Gulf states and Israel said they
96	1716573	analyst. "They were limited strikes, but meaningful messages for everybody, and were heard loud and clear." More from Financial Times:	Russia	condemns US strike on Syrian air base as act of aggression Chaos will reign when Isis loses Raqqa Berlin seeks
96	1717336	administration in the mind of Kim Jong Un . . . it shows Trump is not business as usual." More from Financial Times:	Russia	condemns US strike on Syrian air base as act of aggression Chaos will reign when Isis loses Raqqa Berlin seeks
96	1717838	as gold and bonds, ahead of the weekend. "People are nervous ahead of the weekend. If you have Iran and	Russia	in the mix, a significant amount of oil hangs in the balance in that regard," said John Kilduff of Again
96	1717860	the mix, a significant amount of oil hangs in the balance in that regard," said John Kilduff of Again Capital.	Russia	, which has been helping Assad consolidate power, took issue with the U.S. attack. Russia said it condemned the illegitimate actions
96	1717874	said John Kilduff of Again Capital. Russia, which has been helping Assad consolidate power, took issue with the U.S. attack.	Russia	said it condemned the illegitimate actions of the U.S. and called it a flagrant violation of international law and an
96	1718436	said on "Squawk Box." "Life between us is going to be somewhat different." After Thursday's U.S. missile strikes, Tillerson said	Russia	had failed to carry out the 2013 agreement to secure Syrian chemical weapons. He said Moscow was either complicit or
96	1718465	to secure Syrian chemical weapons. He said Moscow was either complicit or incompetent in its ability to uphold that deal.	Russia	said the U.S. strikes against Assad's government violated international law. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin believed the U.S. attacks
96	1721023	aggression against a sovereign state which violates international law. It added that the move will do significant damage to U.S.	Russia	ties and will deal a serious obstacle to an attempt to create an international coalition to fight terrorism. A Pentagon
96	1721073	was intended to stop the regime from using chemical weapons in the future. The Pentagon confirmed the US military gave	Russia	advance notice of the strike and did not target specific sections of the airfield where Russian forces were believed to
96	1721109	Russian forces were believed to be present Speaking to reporters after the strike, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said	Russia	has failed to uphold its responsibility to locate and secure Syria's chemical weapons, as agreed upon in a 2013 resolution
96	1727213	in BBC-land Britain, and thus (inevitably) over-rated. But it may be instead that the Assad regime, backed by	Russia	and Iran, deploys chemical weapons again. What then? Trump would have a choice: to order further missile strikes (or some
96	1727295	or that of its allies, to be drawn into Syrias civil war on one side in the same way that	Russia	has committed itself on the other. There is no solid basis for such engagement. This is a horrible civil war
96	1727688	sickening. How should those be weighed in the moral balance? It is ironic that Trump who was better disposed to	Russia	during that presidential campaign than any previous post-war Republican candidate; who has seen it accused of improper relations with
96	1727730	Putin Government, and has lost a national security adviser over the issue is now closer to a stand-off with	Russia	, the Assad regimes patron, than his predecessor. Some of the Presidents most prominent critics within his party, such as John
96	1735840	has been talking up his relationship with Vladimir Putin, but when push came to shove he was prepared to defy	Russia	and act on principle. As for Downing Streets swiftness to support Mr Trump along with France, Germany, Australia, Nato and
96	1751689	6.5 billion. India is a top market for its arms, as New Delhi has turned increasingly away from traditional ally	Russia	for its military hardware. Last year India signed a contract to buy 36 Rafale twin-engine fighter jets from France
96	1778080	bolster Bashar al-Assad's missile defences against further US strikes as fears grew the crisis could topple into war between	Russia	and the West. The Russian President has immediately sent his Admiral Grigorovich frigate - armed with cruise missiles and a self
96	1778299	alongside German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel, said: 'We do not want an escalation. We have to stop the hypocrisy. If	Russia	is acting in good faith it should stop and negotiate'. Russian warship the Admiral Grigorovich (pictured on recent deployment) - armed
96	1778849	ISIS, the ex-Nusra Front and other 'terrorist organisations'. The US used a special military-to-military hotline to warn	Russia	it was launching an airstrike on a Syrian air base about 30 minutes in advance - but the Trump administration did
96	1778878	air base about 30 minutes in advance - but the Trump administration did not ask Moscow for permission. It is likely	Russia	alerted the Syrians about the incoming strikes but this has not been confirmed. Viktor Ozerov, head of the defense committee
96	1778924	told state news agency RIA that the US strikes 'may undermine the efforts in the fight against terrorism in Syria.' '	Russia	will demand an urgent UN Security Council meeting after the US airstrike on Syrian aviation base. This is an act
96	1779290	main global reactions to a US strike on a Syria air base in response to a suspected chemical attack. Against	RUSSIA	: Unsurprisingly, the main ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was robust in its opposition to the strike. The strikes
96	1779339	violation of international norms,' the Kremlin said in a statement. The action has inflicted 'considerable damage' to already 'lamentable' US-	Russia	ties, it added. As a first practical response, Moscow said it would 'halt' its deal with the US to avoid
96	1779364	a first practical response, Moscow said it would 'halt' its deal with the US to avoid clashes in Syrian airspace.	Russia	also called for an urgent UN Security Council meeting following the strikes. IRAN: The Iranian regime, another Syrian ally, 'strongly
96	1780992	been celebrating the strike after the horrific chemical weapons attack. WHO SUPPORTS WHO IN THE BATTLE FOR SYRIA? PRO ASSAD	Russia	- Gives military support, condemns the US airstrikes and suspends deal not to clash mid-air Iran - Close strategic allies with
96	1781819	that the US had not sought approval from Moscow or Vladimir Putin before launching the strikes. An official confirmed that	Russia	, which has troops on the ground in Syria, was notified of the airstrikes 30 minutes in advance via an established
96	1781904	would put him in 'the same league with Bush and Obama.' Russian deputy envoy to the U.N., Vladimir Safronkov, said	Russia	had warned the U.S. to 'think about what military actions have led to in Iraq, Libya and other countries,' according
96	1781936	led to in Iraq, Libya and other countries,' according to the Interfax news agency. The Secretary of State insisted that	Russia	has 'failed to deliver' on preventing chemical weapons attacks in Syria. Tillerson, who said that the US had a 'very
96	1782020	an arrangement under the UN Security Council Resolution in 2013. The US and the Russian government entered into agreements whereby	Russia	would locate these weapons, secure these weapons and destroy these weapons. 'They would act as the guarantor that these weapons
96	1782049	destroy these weapons. 'They would act as the guarantor that these weapons would no longer be present in Syria. Clearly	Russia	has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment from 2013,' he said. Either Russia has been 'complicit or
96	1782065	present in Syria. Clearly Russia has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment from 2013,' he said. Either	Russia	has been 'complicit or Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of that agreement
96	1782070	has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment from 2013,' he said. Either Russia has been 'complicit or	Russia	has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of that agreement', added Tillerson. 'It's important to
96	1782989	occurred in 2014 and 2015. The panel also finds that the Islamic State group used mustard gas. Feb. 28, 2017:	Russia	, a stalwart ally of the Syrian government, and China veto a U.N. Security Council resolution authorizing sanctions against the Syrian
96	1783330	Russian cruise missiles strike the terrorists, U.S. missiles strike Syrian government forces who are spearheading the fight against the terrorists.'	Russia	now has more than 30 helicopters operating in Syria, including a fleet of around eight Mi-28N Night Hunter and
96	1783414	if China does not stop the country's nuclear ambitions. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (left) accused Vladimir Putin (right) and	Russia	of failing to carry out their duty to prevent Syria from using chemical wepaons U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
96	1784631	years of Obama foreign policy failures, Syria is a humanitarian disaster. Bashar al-Assad is a monster, a puppet of	Russia	and Iran, and he has once again used chemical weapons against his own citizens, murdering innocent men, women, and children
96	1784752	departs Rota, Spain, on March 29. The ship was used as a base to fire numerous tomahawk missiles on Thursday	Russia	finally condemned the ghastly chemical weapons attack on Thursday despite being allied with Bashar al-Assad against Islamist rebels in
96	1786150	secret. A barrage of Tomahawks could overwhelm any air defenses. Assad's systems are weakened after six years of war but	Russia	has deployed state-of-the art systems to Syria. Over in the Persian Gulf, the Navy's Fifth Fleet can quickly
96	1789908	asked by interviewer Nicholas Kristof what she thought of Comey's announcement of the investigation into the Trump team's ties to	Russia	. 'Yes that was one of the high points of the last weeks,' she said. She said that she had been
96	1790399	the high points of the last weeks, she quipped. She continued: I am deeply concerned about what went on with	Russia	and I think its important that we all work together regardless of party or partisanship or anything else - we start
96	1790863	chancellor Angela Merkel several weeks ago during her visit to the White House. Clinton addressed the idea of democracy in	Russia	following mass protests against Putins government in recent weeks. I want the Russian people to know that were in their
96	1791890	and as credible an explanation of these factors as I can. Weve learned some lessons. One of those is about	Russia	, she said. Since they were successful in influencing voters, its different than the interference with the actual voting machines and
96	1791946	putting that to one side it was really the weaponization of information, something that Putin has used inside and outside	Russia	to great effect. I didnt fully understand how impactful that was. It created doubts in people. But then Comey letter
96	1793916	us.' Senator Payne said the most important thing now is to condemn the attack. 'We have to be clear with	Russia	, we have to be clear with those who support the regime that this is totally unacceptable,' she said. The minister
96	1794020	the toughest direct U.S. action yet in Syria's six-year-old civil war and raises the risk of confrontation with	Russia	and Iran - Assad's two main military backers. The move came just hours after President Trump denounced this week's horrific chemical
96	1794458	sent an important message the United States will no longer stand idly by as Assad, aided and abetted by Putin's	Russia	, slaughters innocent Syrians with chemical weapons and barrel bombs. 'Unlike the previous administration, President Trump confronted a pivotal moment in
96	1794638	years of Obama foreign policy failures, Syria is a humanitarian disaster. Bashar al-Assad is a monster, a puppet of	Russia	and Iran, and he has once again used chemical weapons against his own citizens, murdering innocent men, women, and children
96	1795153	comprehensive strategy to ensure that Assad is no longer a threat to his people and to U.S. security, and that	Russia	no longer has free reign to support his regime.' Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.): 'These military strikes against Assad's arsenal
96	1795825	condemned the atrocities in Syria, the United States was not attacked. He said Trump needs congressional authorization for military action	Russia	received advance warning the United States was launching an airstrike on a Syrian air base, according to Moscow's ambassador to
96	1796205	moved to or who had warned the Syrian government. The US used a special military-to-military hotline to alert	Russia	about the strikes. It is likely Russia then told the Syrians about the incoming missiles but this has not been
96	1796212	Syrian government. The US used a special military-to-military hotline to alert Russia about the strikes. It is likely	Russia	then told the Syrians about the incoming missiles but this has not been confirmed. US military action puts the new
96	1796237	about the incoming missiles but this has not been confirmed. US military action puts the new president at odds with	Russia	, which has air and ground forces in Syria after intervening in support of Assad in 2015 and turning the tide
96	1796275	turning the tide against mostly Sunni Muslim rebel groups. After the strikes, Kremlin said Putin regretted the harm inflicted on	Russia	-US relations, while Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev didn't mince his words. Medvedev took to Facebook on Friday to declare
96	1796316	US-Russian relations were 'completely ruined'. He also said the US was 'on the verge of a military clash with	Russia	'. Tillerson had also delivered some harsh words the day before when he said Russia was either 'complicit' in the sarin
96	1796330	verge of a military clash with Russia'. Tillerson had also delivered some harsh words the day before when he said	Russia	was either 'complicit' in the sarin attack on Tuesday that killed more than 80 people or 'simply incompetent' in getting
96	1796475	supportive'. Tillerson added: 'My expectation is that all of those parties with the exception of Bashar al-Assad and perhaps	Russia	, I think are going to applaud this particular action.' Trump has until now focused on defeating Islamic State militants in
96	1796616	at the mouth, suffering convulsions, being carried in the arms of desperate parents.... 'How many children have to die before	Russia	cares?' Haley asked. She slammed Russia's support of Assad and suggested the US would take action if the UN didn't
96	1798700	Turkey all spoke out strongly in their condemnation of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, following the strikes on Friday. Meanwhile,	Russia	has blasted the US, with the country's UN envoy accusing President Trump of 'violating international law' by firing at an
96	1798759	a deadly poison gas attack on a rebel-held town in Syria. This puts them at odds with countries including	Russia	, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Algeria and Venezuela, who have all shown their support for Assad in the past. France and Germany
96	1799312	war crime and 'cries out for a strong response' Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (left) accused Vladimir Putin (right) and	Russia	of failing to carry out their duty to prevent Syria from using chemical weapons Turkey called for Assad's immediate ouster
96	1799961	war. America's Sunni Arab allies in the Gulf view Syria as a proxy conflict between it and Shiite power Iran.	Russia	also denounced the strike as an 'act of aggression against a UN member' and warned that the move could end
96	1800022	told state news agency RIA that the US strikes 'may undermine the efforts in the fight against terrorism in Syria.' '	Russia	will demand an urgent UN Security Council meeting after the US airstrike on Syrian aviation base. This is an act
96	1800182	the toughest direct U.S. action yet in Syria's six-year-old civil war and raises the risk of confrontation with	Russia	and Iran - Assad's two main military backers. The move came just hours after President Trump denounced this week's horrific chemical
96	1802320	to push for a UN resolution before launching unilateral reprisals against the Syrian regime. But it became clear overnight that	Russia	was determined to block a tough text going through the Security Council in New York. Moscow has claimed the chemical
96	1803314	Syria, where U.S. officials say the Syrian military planes that dropped the chemicals had taken off Most states apart from	Russia	have concluded President Bashar al Assad's regime was behind the chemical weapons attack. The US President announced the missile strikes
96	1803923	forces were alerted ahead of the strike to minimise casualties at the airfield. US secretary of state Rex Tillerson said	Russia	had 'failed' to deliver its commitment to secure Syria's chemical weapons, saying it had been either complicit or 'simply incompetent
96	1804351	seven wounded. While US allies including Britain, Australia and Saudi Arabia, as well as Syria's opposition group, welcomed the move,	Russia	and Iran condemned the attack. A Russian lawmaker said the nation would call for an urgent meeting of the United
96	1804463	pledges to try and repair relations with Putin, the US would now appear to be on a collision course with	Russia	.' Secretary of State Rex Tillerson noted the attack was 'proportionate', suggesting no follow-up was planned. Peter Kenney, senior strategist
96	1804604	with economists forecasting a significant drop in job gains from February. WHO SUPPORTS WHO IN BATTLE FOR SYRIA? PRO ASSAD	Russia	- Gives military support, condemns the US airstrikes and suspends deal not to clash mid-air Iran - Close strategic allies with
96	1806049	left by explosions and said that nine Syrian air force jets have been destroyed in the attack. To protect pilots,	Russia	and the U.S. opened a so-called "deconfliction line" in late 2015. On the US side, it is run out
96	1806325	secret. A barrage of Tomahawks could overwhelm any air defenses. Assad's systems are weakened after six years of war but	Russia	has deployed state-of-the art systems to Syria. Over in the Persian Gulf, the Navy's Fifth Fleet can quickly
96	1806560	air base in central Syria, where U.S. officials say the Syrian military planes that dropped the chemicals had taken off	Russia	has diverted its main Black Sea fleet warship The Admiral Grigorovich to the Syrian port of Tartus. It is currently
96	1806760	torn country and that crews manned them 'around the clock'. But the defense facilities also include the Bastion system which	Russia	claims is capable of hitting 'naval and ground targets' up to 280 miles away. A British sailor had to be
96	1807198	against the regime of Bashar al-Assad in the country's bitter six-year civil war. The attack was condemned by	Russia	, which is propping up the Assad regime, with the Kremlin calling it 'an act of aggression against a sovereign nation
96	1808163	2013 on a rebel-held area of Damascus, killing up to 1,400 people. US military intervention was only averted when	Russia	brokered a deal with Syria, under which Assad agreed to destroy all stockpiles of sarin and other chemical weapons. But
96	1814272	to a Russian ambassador to the UN - but the Trump administration did not ask Moscow for permission. It is likely	Russia	alerted the Syrians about the incoming strikes but this has not been confirmed. Target: In the early hours of this
96	1814446	told state news agency RIA that the US strikes 'may undermine the efforts in the fight against terrorism in Syria.' '	Russia	will demand an urgent UN Security Council meeting after the US airstrike on Syrian aviation base. This is an act
96	1819608	time he took to respond was a 'dereliction of duty' and accused Mr Corbyn's team of being unwilling to criticise	Russia	. 'Tom is doing the job that the leader should be doing,' the MP said. Mr Corbyn said today: 'The US
96	1820483	against the Syrian regime today Labour former frontbencher Michael Dugher jibed about the affinity between Mr Corbyn's senior aides and	Russia	as he joked about the length of time the leader's response had taken Nigel Farage, pictured becoming the first UK
96	1841517	The US military fired more than 50 tomahawk missiles at the al-Shayrat military airfield near Homs at 1.40am today.	Russia	was informed of the airstrike about 30 minutes in advance, according to Moscow's ambassador to the UN. Now a Syrian
96	1841769	with Tillerson emphasizing that they did not seek approval from Moscow. The Kremlin said Putin regretted harm done to the	Russia	-US relationship after the strikes. The US used a special military-to-military hotline to alert Russia about the strikes
96	1841786	done to the Russia-US relationship after the strikes. The US used a special military-to-military hotline to alert	Russia	about the strikes. It is likely Russia then told the Syrians about the incoming missiles but this has not been
96	1841793	the strikes. The US used a special military-to-military hotline to alert Russia about the strikes. It is likely	Russia	then told the Syrians about the incoming missiles but this has not been confirmed. Tillerson also delivered some harsh words
96	1841818	about the incoming missiles but this has not been confirmed. Tillerson also delivered some harsh words on Thursday and said	Russia	was either 'complicit' in the sarin attack on Tuesday that killed more than 80 people or 'simply incompetent' in getting
96	1841877	surrender chemical weapons under the supervision of the Russian government. US military action puts the new president at odds with	Russia	, which has air and ground forces in Syria after intervening in support of Assad in 2015 and turning the tide
96	1842082	also added: 'US strikes on [the] Syrian aviation base may undermine the efforts in the fight against terrorism in Syria. '	Russia	will demand an urgent UN Security Council meeting after the US airstrike on Syrian aviation base. This is an act
96	1842161	supportive'. Tillerson added: 'My expectation is that all of those parties with the exception of Bashar al-Assad and perhaps	Russia	, I think are going to applaud this particular action.' Trump has until now focused on defeating Islamic State militants in
96	1842302	at the mouth, suffering convulsions, being carried in the arms of desperate parents.... 'How many children have to die before	Russia	cares?' Haley asked. She slammed Russia's support of Assad and suggested the US would take action if the UN didn't
96	1846575	Friday of that administration's unfounded claims that Saddam Hussein was hiding weapons of mass destruction. The reaction from Assad ally	Russia	has been furious. President Vladimir Putin diverted a warship to protect the Syrian coast and vowed to bolster the Syrian
96	1846613	bolster the Syrian dictator's missile defenses against further US strikes as fears grew the crisis could topple into war between	Russia	and the West. The Russian president immediately sent his Admiral Grigorovich frigate - armed with cruise missiles and a self-defense
96	1846985	ISIS, the ex-Nusra Front and other 'terrorist organisations'. The US used a special military-to-military hotline to warn	Russia	it was launching an airstrike on a Syrian air base about 30 minutes in advance. The Trump administration did not
96	1847024	did not ask Moscow for permission. It informed them the strike per an existing de-conflict agreement. It is likely	Russia	alerted the Syrians about the incoming strikes, but this has not been confirmed. Viktor Ozerov, head of the defense committee
96	1847070	told state news agency RIA that the US strikes 'may undermine the efforts in the fight against terrorism in Syria.' '	Russia	will demand an urgent UN Security Council meeting after the US airstrike on Syrian aviation base. This is an act
96	1847131	Its security council said it regretted the 'harm' done to relations between Washington and Moscow. The reaction from Assad ally	Russia	has been furious. President Vladimir Putin (left) diverted a warship to protect the Syrian coast and vowed to bolster the
96	1847170	bolster the Syrian dictator's missile defenses against further US strikes as fears grew the crisis could topple into war between	Russia	and the West US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson had wagged the finger in Russia's face on Thursday night for
96	1847198	Rex Tillerson had wagged the finger in Russia's face on Thursday night for its role in the chemical weapons attack.	Russia	had been tasked by the international community with overseeing the destruction of the weapons in 2013. 'Clearly, Russia has failed
96	1847216	weapons attack. Russia had been tasked by the international community with overseeing the destruction of the weapons in 2013. 'Clearly,	Russia	has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment from 2013. So either Russia has been complicit or Russia
96	1847231	the weapons in 2013. 'Clearly, Russia has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment from 2013. So either	Russia	has been complicit or Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of that agreement
96	1847236	Russia has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment from 2013. So either Russia has been complicit or	Russia	has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of that agreement,' Tillerson said, unprompted. The American
96	1847265	deliver on its end of that agreement,' Tillerson said, unprompted. The American diplomat is supposed to meet with Putin in	Russia	next week for talks that were already expected to be tough. US Ambassador Nikki Haley warned Russia on Friday that
96	1847282	with Putin in Russia next week for talks that were already expected to be tough. US Ambassador Nikki Haley warned	Russia	on Friday that the United States 'is prepared to do more' to keep Assad from massacring civilians as she responded
96	1847361	because he thought he could get away with it. He thought he could get away with it because he knew	Russia	had his back. That changed last night.' Russia 'bears considerable responsibility' for chemical weapons assault, she said, arguing that 'every
96	1847369	it. He thought he could get away with it because he knew Russia had his back. That changed last night.'	Russia	'bears considerable responsibility' for chemical weapons assault, she said, arguing that 'every time Assad has crossed the line of human
96	1847391	considerable responsibility' for chemical weapons assault, she said, arguing that 'every time Assad has crossed the line of human decency,	Russia	has stood beside him.' Britain's ambassador to the UN was equally hard on the Kremlin, saying at Friday's meeting that
96	1847412	has stood beside him.' Britain's ambassador to the UN was equally hard on the Kremlin, saying at Friday's meeting that '	Russia	has given Assad everything he could dream of.' 'Without Russia's seven vetoes in the Security Council, defying the views of
96	1847454	members of this council, Assad would now have faced sanctions and justice,' UK Ambassador Matthew Rycroft said, according to CNN.'	Russia	sits here today humiliated by its failure to bring to heel a puppet dictator, entirely propped up by Russia itself
96	1847473	CNN.'Russia sits here today humiliated by its failure to bring to heel a puppet dictator, entirely propped up by	Russia	itself and Hezbollah and Iran.' A Pentagon official told DailyMail.com that the president 'is dead-set against letting Assad labor
96	1849357	Huntsman, a Romney rival, said that he was interested in the seat. Even though Huntsman will likely be deployed to	Russia	as ambassador for the Trump administration, Romney's interest had already been piqued. And then there's the fact that if Romney
96	1853645	to walk the walk. Its not an effort to enforce regime change, or to make implacable foes of Syria and	Russia	. Trump needs Assad and Putin to help him defeat ISIS in this complex, multi-layered Middle East quagmire. No, its
96	1854588	the Syrian people, this utterly irresponsible act threatens to widen the war and lead the West into military confrontation with	Russia	. A protester chants over a megaphone during the demonstration earlier this evening The organisation, which was chaired for more than
96	1854809	criticised on social media for demonstrating outside Downing Street as opposed to an international embassy such as the United States,	Russia	or Syria Twitter user Josh The Duke said: 'Stop the war coalition should be protesting outside Russian Embassy - not Downing
96	1855033	social media for choosing to demonstrate outside Downing Street as opposed to an international embassy such as the United States,	Russia	or Syria. Twitter user Josh The Duke said: 'Stop the war coalition should be protesting outside Russian Embassy - not Downing
96	1856114	mother is Elizabeth Adeney, from Suffolk, who had a son aged 66 in 2009 after travelling to Ukraine for treatment.	Russia	has accused the United States of breaching international law by striking a Syrian airbase as the United Nations heard America
96	1856171	York today following the overnight cruise missile strikes on a Syrian airbase in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack.	Russia	angrily denounced the military action as an 'aggression against a sovereign state'. Bolivian Ambassador to the United Nations Sacha Lorenti
96	1856725	to the UN Nikki Haley said the strike was 'fully justified'. US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, pictured, urged	Russia	to reconsider its support for Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime and claimed further military strikes could still happen She said
96	1856802	horrific conflict. 'The world is waiting for the Russian government to act responsibly in Syria. The world is waiting for	Russia	to reconsider its misplaced alliance with Bashar al-Assad.' Senior US military officials are reviewing evidence as to whether Russia
96	1856822	Russia to reconsider its misplaced alliance with Bashar al-Assad.' Senior US military officials are reviewing evidence as to whether	Russia	had advanced knowledge of the chemical strike. According to reports, officials believe Russia has failed to control Syria's use of
96	1856835	officials are reviewing evidence as to whether Russia had advanced knowledge of the chemical strike. According to reports, officials believe	Russia	has failed to control Syria's use of chemical weapons. They said a drone belonging either to Russia or Syria was
96	1856852	reports, officials believe Russia has failed to control Syria's use of chemical weapons. They said a drone belonging either to	Russia	or Syria was seen hovering over the site of the chemical weapons attack Tuesday after it happened. The drone returned
96	1856934	attack. The officials weren't authorised to speak publicly on the matter and demanded anonymity. They say they're still reviewing evidence.	Russia	has deployed its advanced S-400 air defence system to it Syrian airbase The S-400 Growler, pictured, can intercept
96	1857020	is equipped with its own cruise missiles and a self-defence system - from the Black Sea to the Syrian coast.	Russia	has also said it will further strengthen Syrian air defences. Putin has already deployed his S-400 Growler air defence
96	1857107	Hmeymim airdrome. Another group of S-300 and Pantsir systems deployed in Syria defends the naval logistics facility in Tartus.'	Russia	deployed the advanced air defence systems after a Turkish F-16 shot down a Russian Sukhoi-24 bomber in November
96	1857213	use Bastion, which can hit naval and ground targets at a range of 300 miles. U.S. officials are investigating whether	Russia	was directly involved in the gas attack in Syria which led to Thursday's air strikes, they revealed today. Senior military
96	1857236	involved in the gas attack in Syria which led to Thursday's air strikes, they revealed today. Senior military officials said	Russia	has failed to control the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons. And they said a drone belonging either to Russia
96	1857256	Russia has failed to control the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons. And they said a drone belonging either to	Russia	or Syria was seen hovering over the site of the chemical weapons attack Tuesday after it happened. The drone returned
96	1857532	there could be 'more' action against Syria - and called the Tomahawk strikes 'fully justified'. She spoke amid escalating tension with	Russia	, telling the Security Council that firing the missiles was 'in our vital national security interest'. 'We are prepared to do
96	1857601	is in our vital national security interest to prevent the spread and use of chemical weapons.' Leader: Putin has involved	Russia	in Syria Confirmation of Russian involvement could prove an explosive move in an already volatile environment. At the U.N. Security
96	1857623	Syria Confirmation of Russian involvement could prove an explosive move in an already volatile environment. At the U.N. Security Council,	Russia	warned that the cruise missile strikes could have 'extremely serious' consequences. 'We strongly condemn the illegitimate actions by the U.S
96	1857774	to help the Syrian government fight Islamic State and other militant groups. Trump has frequently called for improved relations with	Russia	which were strained under Obama over Syria, Ukraine and other issues, but the U.S. president said action had to be
96	1858053	expansion of the U.S. role in the Syrian war. The action is likely to be interpreted as a signal to	Russia	, as well as to countries such as North Korea, China and Iran where Trump has faced foreign policy tests early
96	1858220	made the United States a partner of 'terrorist groups' including Islamic State. There was no independent confirmation of civilian casualties.	Russia	expects U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to explain Washington's stance in light of the missile strikes when he visits
96	1858318	controls territory in eastern and northern Syria, and a small number of U.S. troops are helping militias fighting its militants.	Russia	joined the war on Assad's behalf in 2015, turning the momentum of the conflict in his favour. Although they support
96	1858883	marked the first time the U.S. has directly targeted Syrian President Bashar Assad's forces, was condemned by his allies in	Russia	and Iran but welcomed by the Syrian opposition and its supporters, who expressed hope it signaled a turning point in
96	1859053	a sovereign state in violation of international law.' Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said 'Washington's move deals a significant blow to the	Russia	-U.S. relations, which are already in a deplorable shape,' and poses a 'serious obstacle' for creating an international coalition against
96	1859075	relations, which are already in a deplorable shape,' and poses a 'serious obstacle' for creating an international coalition against terrorism.	Russia	said it is suspending a memorandum with Washington - signed after Russia began an air campaign in support of Assad in
96	1859086	serious obstacle' for creating an international coalition against terrorism. Russia said it is suspending a memorandum with Washington - signed after	Russia	began an air campaign in support of Assad in September 2015 - under which the two exchange information about their sorties
96	1859385	pressure after the chemical attack on the northern town of Khan Sheikhoun, which killed 87 people, including 31 children. Even	Russia	has said its support is not unconditional. Syria denied using chemical weapons. Russia has said the toxic agents were released
96	1859398	killed 87 people, including 31 children. Even Russia has said its support is not unconditional. Syria denied using chemical weapons.	Russia	has said the toxic agents were released when a Syrian airstrike hit a rebel chemical weapons arsenal, and that blame
96	1860478	including children. But while the US and a number of its allies say the attack was justified, it has enraged	Russia	, which backs Assad's regime. Scroll down for video Destruction: These images show the extent of the destruction wrought on Syria's
96	1860581	shows how far apart the main target zones were Before the attack: This photo shows the base in October 2016.	Russia	claimed that only 23 out of the 59 rockets fired actually hit the base, but the US Navy said only
96	1861231	local time. The satellite photos show a considerable distance between the base's perimeter and the nearest built-up area. DID	RUSSIA	HIT HOSPITAL TO HIDE SYRIAN GAS HORROR? US officials announced on Friday that they were investigating whether a drone seen
96	1861260	officials announced on Friday that they were investigating whether a drone seen just after Tuesday's gas attack was in fact	Russia	-operated. The drone returned late in the day as citizens were going to a nearby hospital for treatment. Shortly afterward
96	1861828	of a 'reset' between the former Cold War adversaries, that optimism has since dissipated, with relations between the US and	Russia	hitting a new low in recent years as officials on both sides openly bashed each other Friday. Putin this morning
96	1861947	declare US-Russian relations 'completely ruined'. He also said the US was 'on the verge of a military clash with	Russia	'. Rex Tillerson also delivered some harsh words on Thursday and said Russia was either 'complicit' in the Sarin attack that
96	1861959	on the verge of a military clash with Russia'. Rex Tillerson also delivered some harsh words on Thursday and said	Russia	was either 'complicit' in the Sarin attack that killed more than 80 people or 'simply incompetent' in getting Syria to
96	1862075	at heights of up to 90,000 feet - are stationed at Latakia Airbase, meaning al-Shayrat should be covered by them.	Russia	was also given 30 minutes' notice before the attacks. Why the system did not protect the base - whether it was
96	1862122	US technology or because Putin allowed the strike to occur - remains to be seen. In the wake of the attacks,	Russia	said its service personnel were still protected by the Growlers, and vowed to step up protection of al-Shayrat. Advertisement
96	1862163	It could be that the Assad regime is playing the Russians for fools,' Haley said. In response to the airstrikes,	Russia	said it will further strengthen Syrian air defenses. And Putin ordered his Admiral Grigorovich frigate - armed with cruise missiles and
96	1862419	to ending the unrelenting suffering of the people of Syria.' WHO SUPPORTS WHO IN THE BATTLE FOR SYRIA? PRO ASSAD	Russia	- Gives military support, condemns the US airstrikes and suspends deal not to clash mid-air Iran - Close strategic allies with
96	1862866	still in shelters - were undamaged but on the base. America had used a special military-to-military hotline to warn	Russia	about the airstrike around 30 minutes in advance - but the Trump administration did not ask Moscow for permission. It is
96	1862888	the airstrike around 30 minutes in advance - but the Trump administration did not ask Moscow for permission. It is likely	Russia	alerted the Syrians about the incoming strikes but this has not been confirmed. Russian warship the Admiral Grigorovich (pictured on
96	1863074	not spiral into further conflict. 'We do not want an escalation,' Ayrault said. 'We have to stop the hypocrisy. If	Russia	is acting in good faith it should stop and negotiate.' Britain also stood staunchly behind its long-time ally and
96	1863584	Pelosi said. All eyes will be on Tillerson next week when he becomes the first Trump Cabinet member to visit	Russia	. Tillerson may get an audience with Putin himself. Despite the breakdown over Syria, where Russia has a significant military presence
96	1863599	Trump Cabinet member to visit Russia. Tillerson may get an audience with Putin himself. Despite the breakdown over Syria, where	Russia	has a significant military presence, U.S. officials insisted Tillerson's highly anticipated trip was still on. For Tillerson, the trip is
96	1863638	trip is even more delicate than before: He must find a way to show the U.S. can stand up to	Russia	and safeguard elements of cooperation at the same time. He must also be prepared to deal with the notoriously unpredictable
96	1868161	interception. However, President Trump gave the Russians advanced notice of the attack before the 1,450kg missiles struck the air strip.	Russia	deployed the advanced air defence systems after a Turkish F-16 shot down a Russian Sukhoi-24 bomber in November
96	1868383	director of the Russian International Affairs Council told the Interfax News Agency: 'The risks of a direct military confrontation of	Russia	and the U.S. have risen significantly. Whether or not it could lead to WW III depends on how responsible the
96	1868470	tank, said Trump authorised the strike to prove his independence and 'show Trump critics that he doesn't have a pro-	Russia	stance and is ready to take a tough course regarding Moscow'. However, as a result of the strike, Putin has
96	1868492	and is ready to take a tough course regarding Moscow'. However, as a result of the strike, Putin has ordered	Russia	no longer co-operates with the US over the so-called 'deconfliction line', which prevents coalition and Russian aircraft coming
96	1868880	quite believe it. Cannot quite believe I am watching a UN Security Council meeting where US Ambassador Nikki Haley blames	Russia	for the presence of chemical weapons in Syria. Where Russia accuses the US of encouraging terrorists and routes its cruise
96	1868890	UN Security Council meeting where US Ambassador Nikki Haley blames Russia for the presence of chemical weapons in Syria. Where	Russia	accuses the US of encouraging terrorists and routes its cruise missile-armed warship The Admiral Grigorovich to the Med. On
96	1869089	campaigned to stay out of Syria is now right in the heart of it, launching missiles into the country - with	Russia	watching on. On Thursday night, the mainstream consensus that 'something must be done' in Syria became a reality. The US
96	1869167	breath speak of protecting Syrian babies while closing American doors to them.) But Assad has friends in powerful places too.	Russia	. Iran. Iraq. Lebanon. Putin has called it a deliberate act of aggression on a sovereign nation. In case we needed
96	1869345	it has attracted. The former British Ambassador to Syria Peter Ford who says he believes it is 'highly unlikely' that	Russia	or the Assad regime was behind the attack in Idlib. There is much confusion. But at least the Russia's approach
96	1880612	in Syria, which the US believes was ordered by Assad. Senior military officials said the U.S. is looking into whether	Russia	participated in Syria's chemical weapons attack earlier this week. The officials claimed Russia failed to control the Syrian government's use
96	1880625	said the U.S. is looking into whether Russia participated in Syria's chemical weapons attack earlier this week. The officials claimed	Russia	failed to control the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons. They said a drone belonging either to Russia or Syria
96	1880643	officials claimed Russia failed to control the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons. They said a drone belonging either to	Russia	or Syria was seen hovering over the site of the chemical weapons attack Tuesday after it happened. The drone returned
96	1880806	The USS Ross, pictured, and USS Porter fired a total of 59 cruise missiles at the target China usually supports	Russia	, a close ally of Syria that accused the U.S. of aggression and violation of international law with Thursday night's missile
96	1900397	enjoyed it, I really, really, enjoyed it.' To protect pilots, Moscow and Washington opened a so-called "deconfliction line" after	Russia	began its bombing campaign in September 2015. On the U.S. side, it is run out of the Combined Air and
96	1905715	and I will stay friends, but I really love working with her and I won't be doing that anymore!' India,	Russia	ink deal on Unit 1 of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Published: April 7, 2017 India has signed a joint statement
96	1905737	deal on Unit 1 of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Published: April 7, 2017 India has signed a joint statement with	Russia	takeover full operational control of Unit 1 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP). It formally marks the full transition
96	1905787	Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) and the ASE Group of Companies, a subsidiary of ROSATOM State Atomic Energy Corporation of	Russia	. Key Facts With the deal, the Russian and Indian sides have confirmed fulfilment of all warranty terms and obligations of
96	1906125	from the plant will provide electricity to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and Karnataka. Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017 Topics: India-	Russia	Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant National Nuclear energy Power Sector Latest E-Books Since confirming their romance, the duo have seemed
96	1915561	secret. A barrage of Tomahawks could overwhelm any air defenses. Assad's systems are weakened after six years of war but	Russia	has deployed state-of-the art systems to Syria. Over in the Persian Gulf, the Navy's Fifth Fleet can quickly
96	1916295	the US strikes, which were launched to punish an alleged chemical weapons attack by Bashar al-Assad's regime. Assad's ally	Russia	, meanwhile, declared President Donald Trump's first strike against the Damascus regime a violation of international law and an "act of
96	1916488	States will no longer wait for Assad to use chemical weapons without any consequences," Haley said. "Those days are over." -	Russia	accuses US - Russia's deputy UN ambassador, Vladimir Safronkov reacts during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Syria, at the
96	1916747	senior US official said Syria may have had help carrying out the alleged chemical attack, but stopped short of accusing	Russia	of complicity. "We are carefully assessing any information that would implicate the Russians knew or assisted with this capability," he
96	1916870	for a no-fly zone in Syria. The Kremlin warned the US military action would inflict "considerable damage" on US-	Russia	ties. It immediately suspended a deal with the United States aimed at avoiding clashes in Syrian airspace, though the foreign
96	1917150	town that killed at least 86 people A Syrian military source said its armed forces had also received advance warning.	Russia	has stood by Damascus despite the global uproar, insisting the chemical weapons that caused the deaths in Khan Sheikhun had
96	1920034	secretly briefing top Congress members on possible collusion between Trump's inner circle and the Russians The CIA had evidence that	Russia	was interfering in the 2016 US election to boost Donald Trump earlier than previously thought, the New York Times reported
96	1920533	to a last-minute deal with Damascus brokered by Moscow to dismantle Syria's chemical weapons arsenal and ship it to	Russia	starting in October 2013. Under the aegis of the United Nations Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) -- awarded
96	1921353	the Islamic State group in Syria under a 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force. But Damascus government ally	Russia	said the strike constituted an "aggression against a sovereign state" and suspended a bilateral agreement to help avoid clashes in
96	1922042	ground and released by a conventional strike. Washington said it had given advance notification of its military action to both	Russia	, and its Western and Arab allies in a coalition fighting the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq. - 'Message to
96	1922105	has been reluctant to be dragged into the civil war and has rejected calls for a more substantial intervention. After	Russia	entered the war in support of its ally President Bashar al-Assad in late 2015, Moscow and Israel agreed to
96	1922305	protect their interests than his predecessor Barack Obama. He said it was also a message to Assad and its allies	Russia	and Iran that "America is back." "I think that the chances for an attack initiated by either Syria or Hezbollah
96	1924391	Council to hold an extraordinary meeting to discuss the situation," the ministry said in a statement, calling the strike "thoughtless."	Russia	had sought to deflect blame from Assad over the incident, claiming Syrian jets struck a rebel arms depot housing "toxic
96	1924492	and confirmed by the (Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons)." "This step by Washington inflicts considerable damage to US-	Russia	relations, which are already in a lamentable state," the Kremlin said. A White House official said 59 precision-guided Tomahawk
96	1931012	to directly overthrow this regime," Jeffrey said. But could the strike hasten Assad's fall by forcing him or his backers	Russia	and Iran to take the UN-mediated effort to negotiate a political solution to the civil war more seriously? The
96	1931219	Punishment strikes - Observers say that even if Assad believes he can hang on without seriously engaging in the peace process,	Russia	may be running out of patience with him, especially after the latest atrocity. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki
96	1931308	Washington Institute for Near East Policy, thinks so. "In a way the strikes are not necessarily a bad thing for	Russia	," he told reporters. "Russia's had a very hard time getting president Assad to come to the negotiating table in any
96	1931391	added, suggesting that Tillerson's planned trip to Moscow next week could be key to turning the strikes into a strategy.	Russia	has accused Washington of violating international law by attacking Assad's air base, but US officials argue they are covered by
96	1931604	strike against Syria on April 6, 2017, in retaliation for a chemical weapons attack blamed on President Bashar al-Assad	Russia	hailed Donald Trump when he came to power as the leader who could help restore battered ties between Moscow and
96	1931824	reneging on pledges to focus on fighting Islamic State jihadists and insisted the move would "inflict considerable damage on US-	Russia	relations, which are already in a lamentable state". - Russian defences? - Russia's S-400 air defence missile systems stand at an
96	1931883	strike a Syrian air base unhindered has also raised immediate questions over Moscow's much-vaunted defence capabilities in the country.	Russia	shipped the latest S-400 air defence system to its Khmeimim air base in Syria after a Turkish jet shot
96	1932025	Washington. The USS Ross fires a tomahawk land attack missile on April 7, 2017, at a Syrian air force airfield "	Russia	has helped the Syrians update their air defences but it seems the Americans can easily overcome them," independent Russian military
96	1932696	with anti-Assad protests. But efforts for stronger action at the UN have been repeatedly blocked by Assad's main ally	Russia	-- even after a chemical attack in a Damascus suburb killed hundreds in 2013. Backed by Russia, the regime has been
96	1932712	by Assad's main ally Russia -- even after a chemical attack in a Damascus suburb killed hundreds in 2013. Backed by	Russia	, the regime has been gaining the upper hand in the war, recapturing second city Aleppo in December and continuing to
96	1933017	support him". Some suspicion has also fallen on Iran carrying out the suspected toxic air raid, envious of the clout	Russia	has gained in Syria. A Lebanese researcher who did not wish to give his name as he works inside Syria
96	1933321	from the strike came from Moscow, which said it would strengthen Syrian air defenses to protect the country's key infrastructure.	Russia	already has batteries of sophisticated S-300 and S-400 surface-to-air missiles in place. These were not deployed
96	1933521	powers use to keep each other apprised of where they are flying. The channel was established in late 2015 after	Russia	entered Syria's conflict to prop up President Bashar al-Assad. Moscow's move to abandon the hotline could dramatically raise the
96	1933567	forces on all sides, with near misses and misunderstandings far more likely in Syria's crowded skies. The Pentagon has urged	Russia	to recommit to the line, and US officials say they will continue to try to use it. "It is to
96	1933671	States is the interloper in sovereign Syria, whereas the Russians are the invited guests. But for the most part, the	Russia	-backed Syria regime has left the US coalition to conduct operations as the two sides focus on different foes in
96	1938548	surprise U.S. strike drew quick reactions from the friends and foes of the Syrian government and further strained relations with	Russia	, a key ally of Assad, which suspended a deal with the U.S. to prevent midair collisions in Syria's crowded skies
96	1942275	the decision to strike." In addition to the blunt message sent to Assad, the strikes are also a signal to	Russia	and Iran, Syria's main benefactors, as well as China, which the U.S. believes isn't doing enough to stop North Korea's
96	1947157	occurred in 2014 and 2015. The panel also finds that the Islamic State group used mustard gas. Feb. 28, 2017:	Russia	, a stalwart ally of the Syrian government, and China veto a U.N. Security Council resolution authorizing sanctions against the Syrian
96	1969814	the first direct US attack on the Syrian government and it has provoked a strong reaction from Mr Assads ally	Russia	, which has suspended a deal with the US to avoid mid-air collisions. Experts suggested this risked hampering the air
96	1969915	weapons, violated its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention. pic.twitter.com/9pVEBV7QHa U.S. Embassy Syria (@USEmbassySyria) April 7, 2017 He added	Russia	and other opponents of the US action would suggest the strike was self-defeating, saying: They create a false binary
96	1971045	Assad for a chemical weapons attack against civilians caught up in his countrys long civil war. China has sided with	Russia	at the United Nations in opposing condemnation of Mr Assads government but has not become directly involved in the conflict
96	1973459	Friday it had been informed by the United States before the U.S. military strikes on Syrian military positions and that	Russia	should use this "warning" to push for a political solution to the Syrian conflict. France, a key backer of rebels
96	1973882	its seventh year and has killed more than 400,000 people and displaced millions. "We are not seeking any confrontation, but	Russia	and Iran must understand that backing the Assad regime makes no sense," he said, urging Moscow to now fully back
96	1976275	of the horror of the chemical attacks, must not lead to a direct confrontation between Western forces and those of	Russia	and Iran," he said in a statement. A spokesman for Melenchon spoke out against what he called "cowboy diplomacy". "This
96	1986874	to the UN, was heckled during an annual summit on women here as she spoke about President Donald Trump and	Russia	. Haley was speaking on Wednesday at the Women In The World summit, a premier annual gathering of influential women leaders
96	1989062	to secure the scene and defuse the bomb. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said between 5,000 and 7,000 people from	Russia	and other former Soviet republics were fighting alongside the Islamic State group and other militants in Syria. After deliberations involving
96	1999524	no excuse to not keep buying stocks because when the oil price reaches $800 youll all be walking. As for	Russia	, just check out gas prices in Europe this chilly winter and see whos got who by the balls. PARIS - France
96	2007923	yeyo homes, Ricardo Montoya, one of the lieutenants in charge of the cartels day-to-day business told Reuters. SEVASTOPOL -	Russia	- Britain's latest celebrity superstar, White Dee has managed to seal a peace deal in the former Ukrainian territory of Crimea
96	2007956	deal in the former Ukrainian territory of Crimea. White Dee from Benefits Street has brokered a historic peace treaty between	Russia	and the West, achieving something which seasoned negotiators like U.S Secretary of State, John Kerry have not been able to
96	2008985	Bake Off episode resulted in 562 complaints to the BBC and outrage across the whole of the UK. Forget about	Russia	invading Ukraine, I was glued to my telly at the bin gate fiasco, John Armitage, 45, from Little Chepstow told
96	2013039	watering holes chortled into his Champagne glass and let out an almighty guffaw. Never has a Government apart from Stalinist	Russia	had so much control over the cowering pliant population. The cesspool that is London is a stinking sewer being abandoned
96	2025358	citizen in the world. Britain is the most surveilled country in the world and even during the Soviet era of	Russia	and Stalins day they did not have as much surveillance as we have now, a proud official for the council
96	2030025	oil rich Middle East lands and are also gearing up to join the invasion of Iran with their Zionist friends.	Russia	is increasing its territorial lands with the invasion of Georgia. Birds nest soup As the fake fireworks of Beijing were
96	2030232	Georgia. These Russkies have used excessive force on an unarmed country to secure oil and gas pipelines. This action by	Russia	is totally unacceptable and America condemns the bullying of a small nation by a big powerful super power, the president
96	2030309	act that could trigger off World War III. It was alright for the Americans to take the oil in Iraq.	Russia	is no different and they (the Americans) cannot lift a finger against our little foray, Russian Minister for Petroleum, Dmitri
96	2030355	Georgia does not produce oil itself, U.S. and European energy firms have counted on the pro-Western country sandwiched between	Russia	and Iran further south to host a conduit for oil and gas exports from Azerbaijan. LONDON - England - A-Level grades
96	2035495	the newspaper, They have unique flavours, she said. MA'ARAT AL NUMAN - Syria - There will, of course, be no consequences for	Russia	or Vladimir Putin after bombing another hospital in the war torn rubble. Russian president, Vladimir Putin has never been so
96	2038450	raring to go to California and sort out the deficit once and for all. I wont be able to see	Russia	from California but the move might be able to expand my geographical knowledge some. I heard that California is quite
96	2042832	is most notable for her vast worldly geographical knowledge and non-insular stance on the world forum. She knows where	Russia	is, so she can write a damn book for gods sake. Hell, I heard her talking about going to the
96	2056274	This is a man who brought in more surveillance and Big brother controls than Stalin ever wished to have in	Russia	, it seems he did not like it much when others were watching him and looking through his records. On a
96	2062745	views. This is why the UKs Coalition government really stands out as a leader in democracy worldwide. Even under Stalins	Russia	or Maos communist China they did not have the level of democracy the UK is now exhibiting. Speaking from Downing
96	2069004	me, Romney added to rapturous applause from the audience. Both Syria and Iran are supported by the former Soviet country,	Russia	. The West is treading very carefully with their attempts at destabilising these two countries because if they awaken the Russian
96	2069078	every right to defend themselves from attack, but if they are sucked into a greater conflict, they will be fighting	Russia	and not Syria. One must understand that Assad is backed fully by the Russians now; to the point that if
96	2069112	Russians now; to the point that if the situation was to escalate and other nations joined the internal conflict directly,	Russia	would step in. For the Turks, this would be a fait accompli because they would be attacked from the North
96	2069206	his eagerness to attack Iran as an attempt to start World War III. As soon as Israel attacks, so would	Russia	, and then the United States would be forced to step in, and the final denoument would include an entrance from
96	2089780	of the Russian government, which committed to act as the guarantor that no chemical weapons would remain in Syria. Clearly,	Russia	has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment, Mr. Tillerson said. Secretary Tillerson emphasized that the lack of
96	2091956	is prone to deadly viruses and war. The Middle East is out of bounds because it is entrenched in war.	Russia	is out of bounds because it is in a state of war. The Far East could be okay, however avoid
96	2092519	will continue to support their work to accelerate the implementation of the Minsk agreements." In the meantime, American sanctions on	Russia	will remain in place. The United States calls on Russia to exercise its influence over the separatists in Eastern Ukraine
96	2092529	of the Minsk agreements." In the meantime, American sanctions on Russia will remain in place. The United States calls on	Russia	to exercise its influence over the separatists in Eastern Ukraine to put a stop to the violence, end the campaign
96	2092572	and intimidation against Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, or OSCE, monitors, and facilitate their access to the area. "	Russia	must understand," said Secretary Tillerson, "there is no basis to move forward on the political aspects of the Minsk agreements
96	2092616	visible, verifiable, and irreversible improvement in the security situation." Moreover, he said, Crimea-related sanctions must remain in place until	Russia	returns control of the peninsula to Ukraine. The United States continues to urge Ukraine to redouble its efforts to implement
96	2108786	added. Only Latakia airbase in the heartland of President Bashar al-Assad's regime on the Mediterranean coast, where his ally	Russia	also maintains extensive facilities, is more extensive. Washington said that Russian military officials in Syria were informed of the strike
96	2109133	added. Only Latakia airbase in the heartland of President Bashar al-Assad's regime on the Mediterranean coast, where his ally	Russia	also maintains extensive facilities, is more extensive. Washington said that Russian military officials in Syria were informed of the strike
96	2109225	military steps. even if key nations like China are standing in the way. Trump has advocated greater counterterrorism cooperation with	Russia	, Assad's most powerful military backer. Just last week, the Trump administration signaled the U.S. was no longer interested in trying
96	2109342	north of the country. If Assad's military persists in further gas attacks, the Trump administration might logically pursue increased retaliation.	Russia	and Iran, Assad's allies, pose other problems. Russian military personnel and aircraft are embedded with Syria's, and Iranian troops and
96	2109870	military intervention in September 2015 led them to suffer a series of battlefield defeats. Instead, Obama sought to work with	Russia	on a negotiated transition. Trump and his top aides had acknowledged in recent days the "reality" of Assad being in
96	2111741	Moscow of the strike against the Syrian Government. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, however, contradicted the information and said	Russia	was not alerted. Hours after launching the strike, Trump called on all 'civilised nations' to stop the slaughter and bloodshed
96	2114112	a step his predecessor Barack Obama never took: targeting the Syrian military. The US action catapulted Washington into confrontation with	Russia	, which has military advisers on the ground aiding its ally, President Bashar al-Assad. President Vladimir Putin signalled he was
96	2114192	reneging on pledges to focus on fighting Islamic State jihadists and insisted the move would inflict considerable damage on US-	Russia	relations, which are already in a lamentable state. The UN Security Council met on Friday in an emergency session following
96	2116390	Bashar Assad's government had been under mounting international pressure after the chemical attack in northern Syria, with even key ally	Russia	saying its support is not unconditional and the US launching a barrage of cruise missiles at a government-controlled air
96	2116515	correct to say that Moscow can convince Mr. Assad to do whatever is wanted in Moscow. This is totally wrong."	Russia	has provided military support for the Syrian government since September 2015, turning the balance of power in Assad's favor. Moscow
96	2116812	and France that condemns the use of chemical weapons, particularly in the attack on Khan Sheikhoun, "in the strongest terms."	Russia	objected to key provisions in the resolution and negotiations have been underway to try to bridge the differences. After the
96	2117546	irresponsible and dangerous and will not help the cause of promoting strategic restraint and stability in the region," he said.	Russia	warned the United States that there could be "negative consequences" if Washington takes military action against Syria. "All responsibility if
96	2117791	The Russian ambassador said the decision to postpone the vote "opens up a window for further work" on a compromise.'	Russia	has rejected the Western-backed resolution as "categorically unacceptable" and put forward a rival draft that does not include specific
96	2118431	chemical weapons under the supervision of the Russian government and the US and the Russian government entered into agreements whereby	Russia	would locate these weapons, secure these weapons and destroy these weapons," he said. "They would act as the guarantor that
96	2118462	weapons," he said. "They would act as the guarantor that these weapons would no longer be present in Syria. Clearly	Russia	has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment from 2013," he said. He said the US expects wider
96	2118491	that commitment from 2013," he said. He said the US expects wider global support, except from the Assad regime and	Russia	, to its decision to carry out missile strikes against the Syrian chemical weapons attack. "My expectation is that all of
96	2118523	chemical weapons attack. "My expectation is that all of those parties with the exception of Bashar al-Assad and perhaps	Russia	, I think are going to applaud this particular action," Tillerson told reporters. Tillerson said it is important to recognise that
96	2118814	governance structure and that ultimately in our view will lead to a resolution of Basher al Assad's departure," Tillerson said.	Russia	, one of the key supporters of the Assad regime in Syria, has "failed in its responsibility" to deliver on a
96	2118864	of State Rex Tillerson said today ahead of his visit to Moscow next week. Tillerson's visit, the first trip to	Russia	by a Trump administration official aimed at establishing closer ties with the former Cold War foe, was announced after the
96	2118911	air base in Syria in retaliation to the chemical weapons attack in Khan Sheikhun in rebel-held Idlib province."Clearly	Russia	has failed in its responsibility. Either Russia has been complicit or either Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability
96	2118918	the chemical weapons attack in Khan Sheikhun in rebel-held Idlib province."Clearly Russia has failed in its responsibility. Either	Russia	has been complicit or either Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of that
96	2118924	Sheikhun in rebel-held Idlib province."Clearly Russia has failed in its responsibility. Either Russia has been complicit or either	Russia	has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of that agreement," Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
96	2119352	deal reached in 2015 in response to the strike, despite Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirming the US side had warned	Russia	of the impending attack through the channels it had established. Trump ordered the strike - Washington's first direct military action against
96	2121093	on a train-advise-assist mission. Unless Afghanistans regional neighbours, the Central Asian Republics (CARs), China, India, Iran, Pakistan and	Russia	join hands with the international community to supplement the ANSFs efforts to eliminate the insurgents, the security environment is likely
96	2121711	improves substantially, governance and development will continue to take a back seat. The P-5 (UN permanent members: China, France,	Russia	(formerly the Soviet Union), the United Kingdom, and the United States) need to be persuaded to supplement the ANSF with
96	2129807	its fatalities -- so far estimated as at least three -- were emerging. These events -- the US missile strike drawing criticism from	Russia	-- overshadowed the summit between US President Donald Trump and China President Xi Jinping in Florida. At about 15:22 GMT
96	2129904	Think Markets UK. "Investors are concerned if the current situation could be contained or not and what the reaction of	Russia	would be given that Russian helicopters were at the hangar when the US attacked the Syrian airbase," said Aslam. FXTM
96	2130102	on the back of US strike on Syria. "The attack is bringing a major threat to oil production, given that	Russia	holds a major prominent position on the ground in the Middle East," he said. "We think that the target of
96	2145254	or rebuking his host, The New York Times speculated. Xi's dilemma was also acute because China has generally sided with	Russia	in defending Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and because it worries that Trump might be prepared to order a similar
96	2145335	mechanisms to ensure that all those responsible are held accountable. In order for the Security Council to agree on Syria,	Russia	and the United States need to reach an agreement on the way forward on Syria. URGENT CALL TO UN SECURITY
96	2150580	biggest automobile seller, not just in China, but across the world. US launches missile strikes in response to chemical 'attack:	Russia	condemns the move With this move, Washington gives a blow to US-Russian relations, which have already worsened, said Russian
96	2150884	government air strike on the area on Tuesday morning. The Syrian military denied using any chemical agents, while its ally	Russia	said an air strike hit a rebel depot full of chemical munitions. Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid
96	2151936	November 2013 when pro-Moscow President Viktor Yanukovichs government abandoned an Association Agreement with the EU, thus giving preference to	Russia	. Mr. Yanukovich was removed from power after 88 people were killed in two days in the countrys capital, Kiev. EUs
96	2163331	week, dramatically expands U.S. military involvement in Syria and exposes the United States to heightened risk of direct confrontation with	Russia	and Iran, both backing Assad in his attempt to crush his opposition. Trump called on all civilized nations to join
96	2164028	one described as paralysis through analysis. Others, though, were concerned about second- and third-order effects, including the response of	Russia	, which also has installed sophisticated air-defense systems in Syria, officials saidl The Trump administrations position on the strongman appears
96	2165330	theyre saying, Were not doing this for ourselves, were doing it for everyone else. ggarcia@express-news.net Twitter: @gilgamesh470 MOSCOW --	Russia	on Friday condemned a U.S. missile strike against Syrian government forces as an attack on its ally and said it
96	2165438	over Syria. President Vladimir Putins spokesman said the risk of confrontation between aerial assets of the U.S.-led coalition and	Russia	has significantly increased after President Donald Trump ordered the launch of 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at a Syrian air base
96	2165636	Syrian armed forces at the Syrian leaderships request, Peskov said. The strike creates the possibility of a direct confrontation with	Russia	, which has forces on the ground and advanced air-defense systems capable of shooting down U.S. aircraft and missiles. The
96	2165662	ground and advanced air-defense systems capable of shooting down U.S. aircraft and missiles. The so-called deconfliction channel that	Russia	suspended was established in 2015 to prevent mishaps, including collisions, after Russia deployed aircraft to a base along Syrias Mediterranean
96	2165674	and missiles. The so-called deconfliction channel that Russia suspended was established in 2015 to prevent mishaps, including collisions, after	Russia	deployed aircraft to a base along Syrias Mediterranean coastline and began carrying out strikes on behalf of the Syrian regime
96	2165936	children, were killed in the attack. In Moscow on Friday, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman, Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov, said	Russia	would help strengthen Syrian air defenses to protect the most sensitive Syrian infrastructure facilities. Konashenkov said the attack destroyed a
96	2166190	the establishment of an international coalition to combat it and efficiently counter this global evil, Peskov said. Under a 2013	Russia	-U.S. agreement, Syria agreed to dismantle its chemical weapons stockpile. A U.N. mission in 2014 confirmed that most of Assads
96	2166254	State Rex Tillerson, who is due to arrive in Moscow next week, said the attack on Idlib meant that clearly,	Russia	has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment. So either Russia has been complicit or Russia has been
96	2166267	the attack on Idlib meant that clearly, Russia has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment. So either	Russia	has been complicit or Russia has been incompetent in its ability to deliver on that agreement, Tillerson said at a
96	2166272	that clearly, Russia has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment. So either Russia has been complicit or	Russia	has been incompetent in its ability to deliver on that agreement, Tillerson said at a briefing late Thursday. Other Russian
96	2166311	Other Russian officials issued grave condemnations of the U.S. strike. This is fraught with the possibility of a clash between	Russia	and the U.S.A., and the consequences might could be the most severe, including military conflict, Mikhail Yemelyanov, a member of
96	2166418	Peskov had told the Associated Press on Thursday that Russias support for Assad was not unconditional, but he insisted that	Russia	wants to see a full investigation into the use of chemical weapons in Syria before the United Nations takes any
96	2188637	to a 'horrible chemical weapons attack on innocent civilians' by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The U.S. incursion has upset	Russia	. Traders are looking ahead to the March jobs report at 8:30 am ET. Economists expect the latest report to
96	2203989	and around the world have roundly favored the attack, while the move has been condemned by Syrian allies such as	Russia	and Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was quick to weigh in on the strike, saying in a post on
96	2204132	the strike on the al-Shayrat airbase in central Syria. However, the attack has drawn a far different response from	Russia	, which provides military assistance to the Syrian government. A statement from the Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putin regards the
96	2227606	to defiant nuclear-armed North Korea and by extension, its ally China as well as other countries like Iran and	Russia	of Trumps willingness to use military force if deemed necessary.U.S. security concerns with China also focus on Beijing's expansive territorial
96	2229350	the decision to strike." In addition to the blunt message sent to Assad, the strikes are also a signal to	Russia	and Iran, Syria's main benefactors, as well as China, which the US believes isn't doing enough to stop North Korea's
96	2229936	and American aircraft targeting extremist groups from Syria's skies. Up to now, despite public complaints, Syria's government and its allies	Russia	and Iran have essentially given the United States and its coalition partners a free pass to conduct their counterterrorism mission
96	2233761	to the UN, was heckled during an annual summit on women here as she spoke about President Donald Trump and	Russia	. Haley was speaking at the 'Women In The World' summit on Thursday, a premier annual gathering of influential women leaders
96	2234099	the fact that she did come." Van Susteren asked Haley why the world has not heard much from Trump about	Russia	, a question that drew a thunderous applause from the audience. Haley said, "first of all keep in mind that I
96	2234162	audience to "hold on, hold on. We got to get people fix these problems." Haley added that she has "hit	Russia	over the head more times than I can count. It's because if they do something wrong we are going to
96	2234246	going to give them a pass on." Haley said she has had conversations with Trump "where he very much sees	Russia	as a problem and I think if you look at his actions, everybody wants to hear his words but look
96	2234274	you look at his actions, everybody wants to hear his words but look at his actions. The two things that	Russia	does not want to see the US do is strengthen the military and expand energy and the President has done
96	2234324	her comments again drew prolonged boos from the audience. On the chemical weapons attack on a Syrian town, Haley said	Russia	blamed it on a container of chemical weapons that IS had. In stark contract to the often hostile reception Haley
96	2234597	safe assets after the United States launched cruise missiles against an airbase in Syria, raising the risk of confrontation with	Russia	and Iran. The U.S. dollar dropped as much as 0.6 percent, while gold and oil prices rallied hard, though the
96	2234824	seven wounded. While U.S. allies including Britain, Australia and Saudi Arabia, as well as Syria's opposition group, welcomed the move,	Russia	and Iran condemned the attack. A Russian lawmaker said the nation would call for an urgent meeting of the United
96	2234920	CMC Markets in London, wrote in a note. "The U.S. would now appear to be on a collision course with	Russia	." MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.4 percent after earlier sliding as much as 0.85
96	2236070	to a last-minute deal with Damascus brokered by Moscow to dismantle Syria's chemical weapons arsenal and ship it to	Russia	starting in October 2013. Under the aegis of the United Nations Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) awarded
96	2236790	to a last-minute deal with Damascus brokered by Moscow to dismantle Syria's chemical weapons arsenal and ship it to	Russia	starting in October 2013. Under the aegis of the United Nations Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) awarded
96	2239248	suggestion yet that the United States may be edging toward a stronger stance against Assad, an ally of Iran and	Russia	, whose country has been torn apart by six years of civil war. "I think what Assad did is terrible," Trump
96	2239360	since he took office in January. Washington has blamed the attack on the Syrian government, putting it at odds with	Russia	, which has air and ground forces in Syria. Trump has until now focussed his Syria policy almost exclusively on defeating
96	2239516	putting piloted aircraft in the skies above Syria. Striking Assad could put the United States on a collision course with	Russia	, which intervened on the Syrian president's side in 2015, turning the tide of the conflict against mostly Sunni Muslim rebel
96	2239866	taking office in January, Trump suggested he may be taking a stronger stance against Assad, an ally of Iran and	Russia	, whose country has been torn apart by six years of civil war. "I think what Assad did is terrible," Trump
96	2239974	70 people, many of them children. Washington has blamed the attack on the Syrian government, putting it at odds with	Russia	, which has air and ground forces in Syria. The Syrian government has denied it was behind the attack. Striking Assad
96	2240005	government has denied it was behind the attack. Striking Assad could put the United States on a collision course with	Russia	, which intervened on the Syrian president's side in 2015, turning the tide of the conflict against mostly Sunni Muslim rebel
96	2240247	appears militarily unassailable in the areas of western Syria where he has shored up his rule with decisive help from	Russia	and Iranian-backed militias. The U.S. official did not comment on how likely military action might be or suggest which
96	2240529	a proportionate response to Syria's suspected use of chemical weapons.The strikes were denounced as illegal by Syria and its allies	Russia	and Iran. Iraq criticised "hasty interventions" in an apparent comment on the U.S. action.But a wide range of U.S. allies
96	2240695	in the international arena and the peace process in Syria needed to be accelerated.French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said	Russia	and Iran needed to understand that supporting Assad made no sense and that the escalation of the U.S. military role
96	2241243	gas attack in northern Syria this week that killed at least 70 people.The U.S. action catapulted Washington into confrontation with	Russia	, which has military advisers on the ground aiding its ally, President Bashar al-Assad.Satellite imagery suggests the Shayrat air base
96	2241315	militant groups.Medvedev, on social media, said the strikes were illegal and had been "one step away from military clashes with	Russia	."Trump has frequently called for improved relations with Russia which were strained under Obama, but the U.S. president said action
96	2241324	illegal and had been "one step away from military clashes with Russia."Trump has frequently called for improved relations with	Russia	which were strained under Obama, but the U.S. president said action had to be taken against Assad. "Years of previous
96	2241509	the Pentagon says was used to store chemical weapons.The swift action is likely to be interpreted as a signal to	Russia	, as well as to countries such as North Korea, China and Iran where Trump has faced foreign policy tests early
96	2241697	on a made-up up pretext," said a Kremlin statement. "This step by Washington will inflict major damage on U.S.-	Russia	ties." Moscow suspended communication with U.S. forces designed to stop planes colliding over Syria.A Russian frigate carrying cruise missiles sailed
96	2242736	to execute this strike with minimal risk to personnel at the airfield," he said. There was no immediate indication that	Russia	had tried to shoot down any of the missiles. The result According to the Pentagon, initial indications showed the strike
96	2243085	for the chemical weapons attack which killed at least 70 people. That catapulted the United States into a confrontation with	Russia	, which has military advisers on the ground assisting its close ally Assad. The swift action is likely to be interpreted
96	2243112	ground assisting its close ally Assad. The swift action is likely to be interpreted not only as a signal to	Russia	, but also to other countries such as North Korea, China and Iran where Trump has faced foreign policy tests early
96	2244809	development in Syria's brutal, six-year conflict and a sudden about-face for Trump. It came despite a warning from	Russia	of potential "negative consequences" if Washington strikes Syria. "All responsibility if military action occurs will be on the shoulders of
96	2244853	such a doubtful tragic enterprise," Russian Ambassador to the UN Vladimir Safronkov said. A US official said Washington had informed	Russia	ahead of the Syria strike. US secretary of state Rex Tillerson had earlier vowed an "appropriate response" to the attack
96	2245021	military steps, even if key nations like China are standing in the way. Trump has advocated greater counterterrorism cooperation with	Russia	, Assad's most powerful military backer. Just last week, the Trump administration signaled the US was no longer interested in trying
96	2245139	north of the country. If Assad's military persists in further gas attacks, the Trump administration might logically pursue increased retaliation.	Russia	and Iran, Assad's allies, pose other problems. Russian military personnel and aircraft are embedded with Syria's, and Iranian troops and
96	2245581	will have to do so in full public view, for all the world to hear," Haley said in a statement.	Russia	had also demanded an emergency meeting after angrily denouncing the military action as an "aggression against a sovereign state." US
96	2245866	UK and Israel backing it as a "just" response to the chemical attack by President Bashar Al-Assad's regime, but	Russia	and Iran strongly condemned the unilateral move. The UK government said it "fully supports" the US missile strike against an
96	2246296	involved in the strike, but remained fully committed as a coalition partner to ongoing military operations in Iraq and Syria.	Russia	, one of the the closest allies of the regime of Assad, said it considers the US strike as aggression against
96	2246325	regime of Assad, said it considers the US strike as aggression against a sovereign State, which will further harm US-	Russia	ties. "President Putin considers American strikes on Syria aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international norms, and under
96	2246402	and confirmed by the (Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons)." "This step by Washington inflicts considerable damage to US-	Russia	relations, which are already in a lamentable state," Peskov said, also called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security
96	2246900	strike which was reported to have pulverised the base and killed at least four servicemen as an "act of aggression".	Russia	too denounced the US action, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov saying President Vladimir Putin considered it "aggression against a sovereign
96	2246929	Dmitry Peskov saying President Vladimir Putin considered it "aggression against a sovereign state" that would inflict "considerable damage" on US-	Russia	ties. Trump announced the strike in a brief televised address delivered hours after the UN Security Council failed to agree
96	2247105	global reactions to the strike in response. First let's take a look at what the nations against the strike said:	Russia	Unsurprisingly, the main ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was robust in its opposition to the strike. The strikes
96	2247153	in violation of international norms," the Kremlin said. In addition, the action has inflicted "considerable damage" to already "lamentable" US-	Russia	ties, the Kremlin warned in a statement. Moscow announced on Friday it was halting an agreement with the United States
96	2247234	air flights during operations in Syria which was agreed with the US," a statement by the Russian foreign ministry said.	Russia	also demanded an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss the strike. "We call upon the UN Security
96	2247361	and confirmed by the (Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons)." "This step by Washington inflicts considerable damage to US-	Russia	relations, which are already in a lamentable state," Peskov said. Iran The Iranian regime said it "strongly condemned" the strike
96	2247470	groups, which are on the back foot, and further complicate the situation in Syria and in the region." Apart from	Russia	and Iran, here are reactions from the countries which backed the strike, which was the first direct assault by US
96	2250417	for the chemical weapons attack which killed at least 70 people. That catapulted the United States into a confrontation with	Russia	, which has military advisers on the ground assisting its close ally Assad. "Years of previous attempts at changing Assads behavior
96	2250515	God should ever suffer such horror." The swift action is likely to be interpreted not only as a signal to	Russia	, but also to other countries such as North Korea, China and Iran where Trump has faced foreign policy tests early
96	2250906	troops are on the ground assisting anti-Islamic State militias. But until now, Washington has avoided direct confrontation with Assad.	Russia	, meanwhile, joined the war on Assad's behalf in 2015, action that decisively turned the momentum of the conflict in the
96	2250962	for a leader who in the past had repeatedly said he wanted better relations with Moscow, including to cooperate with	Russia	to fight Islamic State. However, Trump had also criticized Obama for setting a "red line" threatening force against Assad if
96	2251191	limp bodies and children choking while rescue workers hosed them down to try to wash off the poison gas. In	Russia	, state television blamed rebels and did not show footage of victims. Tomahawk missiles were fired from the USS Porter and
96	2251457	removed from power was Turkey. Long one of Assad's principal foes, Turkey had in recent months reached a rapprochement with	Russia	and had been co-sponsoring Syrian peace talks with Moscow; its change of tone could make it harder for Russia
96	2251477	Russia and had been co-sponsoring Syrian peace talks with Moscow; its change of tone could make it harder for	Russia	to put forward a peace plan that would keep Assad. The attacks spurred a flight to safety in global financial
96	2258233	picked up through surveillance. Her probes may have been legal, but they are suspicious. They had nothing to do with	Russia	according to Nunes, and they extend back almost a year before the election. She has been asked to testify before
96	2258469	Conaway is an ardent conservative and long-time ally of George W. Bush; he is also known as tough on	Russia	. Though he may be the perfect person for the role, the fact is that he is not well known, and
96	2259643	pressure its mercurial neighbor into suspending, if not dismantling its own nuclear program. And perhaps most important, the strike shows	Russia	that President Trumps unlikely bromance with Russias autocratic ruler Vladimir Putin has its limits, and that Mr. Trump is likely
96	2259714	a better time for Mr. Trump, whose administration is beset by multiple investigations into whether his campaign officials colluded with	Russia	in interfering in Americas presidential election and whether such collusion helped elect Mr. Trump over his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton
96	2263292	coalition aimed at forcing Syria's leader from power after this week's deadly chemical weapons attack. Assad's regime is backed by	Russia	and Iran. "Ill tell you, the ones that are going to be wringing their hands over this are the people
96	2263634	sent an important message the United States will no longer stand idly by as Assad, aided and abetted by Putins	Russia	, slaughters innocent Syrians with chemical weapons and barrel bombs, McCain and Graham said in a statement. The strikes a military
96	2265396	the U.S. airstrike because war crimes have consequences, he said, calling the strike a proportionate response to unspeakable acts. Perhaps	Russia	has now learned hard lesson that backing a war criminal comes with its own consequence: humiliation. @MatthewRycroft1 #Syria pic.twitter.com/gat8sFaIxZ
96	2265443	also mocked the Russians, saying Assad had thumbed his nose at Russias calls for Assad to engage in peace talks.	Russia	sits here today humiliated by its inability to bring to heel a puppet dictator, he said. Other members took more
96	2265525	for the U.N. to take charges to the International Criminal Court but noted that such efforts have been vetoed by	Russia	. Delattre called the strikes by America a legitimate response and a sign that use of chemical weapons will not be
96	2266841	as President Trump suggests, but her initial denial on television has undercut her credibility. As the investigations of President Trump,	Russia	and surveillance lurch forward, there are so many conflicting narratives that its hard to untangle them all. And the latest
96	2266904	over Neil Gorsuch and an elusive compromise on the failed health care bill. But the subplots and sideshows involving the	Russia	investigations continues to permeate the media coverage day after day. In stepping aside, Nunes issued a statement ripping several left
96	2268218	Secretary of State John Kerry went on NBCs Meet the Press to discuss the September 2013 deal that resulted in	Russia	agreeing to help confiscate and then destroy Syrias stockpile. We struck a deal where we got 100 percent of the
96	2268413	had been successful in disarming Assads chemical weapons arsenal. They routinely touted the diplomatic nature of the joint U.S.-and-	Russia	brokered deal. Obama issued his infamous red line warning to Syrias leader in 2012 not to use chemical weapons. In
96	2268511	had been done several weeks ahead of schedule. On Jan. 6, 2015, then-White House Press Secretary John Earnest praised	Russia	for its role in destroying the chemical weapons stockpile of the Assad regime. That was an important step, because it
96	2268635	successful efforts to work with the Russians to accomplish that goal. On Thursday night, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson slammed	Russia	for failing to do its part in preventing the Syrian government from using chemical weapons, despite the 2013 agreement to
96	2268662	in preventing the Syrian government from using chemical weapons, despite the 2013 agreement to remove weapons from the country. Either	Russia	has been complicit or Russia has been simply incompetent, Tillerson said. Three Democrats broke ranks Friday to support Neil Gorsuch
96	2268667	from using chemical weapons, despite the 2013 agreement to remove weapons from the country. Either Russia has been complicit or	Russia	has been simply incompetent, Tillerson said. Three Democrats broke ranks Friday to support Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court. They
96	2268811	simple majority of senators. Gorsuch is expected to be sworn in Monday. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson charged Thursday that	Russia	was either complicit or incompetent in its role overseeing Syrias supposed removal of chemical weapons, on the heels of a
96	2268897	this flies in the face of agreements the Syrian government made to surrender chemical weapons under the supervision of the	Russia	government. Clearly Russia has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment, Tillerson said. Either Russia has been complicit
96	2268900	the face of agreements the Syrian government made to surrender chemical weapons under the supervision of the Russia government. Clearly	Russia	has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment, Tillerson said. Either Russia has been complicit or simply incompetent
96	2268914	supervision of the Russia government. Clearly Russia has failed in its responsibility to deliver on that commitment, Tillerson said. Either	Russia	has been complicit or simply incompetent on delivering its end of that agreement. The comments reflect an increasingly tough tone
96	2268936	been complicit or simply incompetent on delivering its end of that agreement. The comments reflect an increasingly tough tone toward	Russia	in recent days from the Trump administration. Earlier Thursday, Tillerson said Russia should consider carefully its support for the Assad
96	2268948	The comments reflect an increasingly tough tone toward Russia in recent days from the Trump administration. Earlier Thursday, Tillerson said	Russia	should consider carefully its support for the Assad regime. Tillerson added that the response from the airstrikes has been overwhelmingly
96	2268970	consider carefully its support for the Assad regime. Tillerson added that the response from the airstrikes has been overwhelmingly supportive.	Russia	, aside from its ongoing support for the Assad government, was a key part of the agreement struck by the Obama
96	2270015	authorization. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Senior U.S. military officials said Friday the Pentagon is looking into whether	Russia	played a role in the chemical weapon attack in Syria that prompted retaliatory action from the Trump administration. The U.S
96	2270067	northern Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun, where more than 80 people were killed. They said a drone belonging either to	Russia	or Syria was seen hovering over the site of the chemical weapons attack Tuesday after it happened. The drone returned
96	2270165	U.S. officials also said they're aware of Russians with chemical weapons expertise who've been in Syria. The United States and	Russia	, meanwhile, will maintain a hotline aimed at preventing midair collisions of their warplanes in Syria, senior U.S. military officials said
96	2270212	has suspended the "de-confliction" talks in protest of America's cruise missile strikes on a Syrian air base. Officials blamed	Russia	for failing to control the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons or to account for chemical agents that were supposed
96	2270244	or to account for chemical agents that were supposed to have been eliminated under a 2013 agreement, and questioned whether	Russia	may have been complicit in Tuesday's horrifying strike that involved the use of a sarin-like nerve gas. In Moscow
96	2270281	nerve gas. In Moscow, the Russian government on Friday initially announced it would cut the hotline that was established after	Russia	joined Syria's civil war in 2015 to help Syrian President Bashar Assad's government against opposition groups. The hotline's primary intent
96	2270498	an interest in severing the line of communication. Even when the U.S., under President Barack Obama, briefly halted talks with	Russia	on a Syrian peace process, both sides maintained the military communications. Eliminating the hotline could enhance the risk of an
96	2272246	National Security advisor under President Obama did anything wrong or not, story has taken attention away from allegations about the	Russia	-Trump campaign stuff. So, even though the left-wing media doesn't want to cover the Susan Rice story, that's obvious
96	2276688	all "civilized nations" to join the U.S. in seeking to end this slaughter and bloodshed in Syria. World leaders reacted:	RUSSIA	: Airstrike was an "aggression against a sovereign state" and in violation of international law. SYRIA: State TV called the attack
96	2276808	of international law. WATCH EXPERTS WEIGH IN OVERNIGHT GEN. JACK KEANE REACTS TO AIRSTRIKES JUDITH MILLER SAYS AIRSTRIKE SIGNALS TO	RUSSIA	: CONTROL YOUR CLIENT SECRETARY OF STATE SAYS US POLICY TO SYRIA DOES NOT CHANGE FOX CONTRIBUTOR MARIE HARF COMPARES TRUMP
96	2280296	doctor on the ground treating chemical victims, Dr. Mohammad Alhamwj, noted that the strikes in the very least tells Iran,	Russia	and Syria that the U.S. intends to be "the main player on the land in Syria," and that what they
96	2281012	Assad," this one time "cannot be the last." "If they do just attack once, this will only empower Assad and	Russia	and Iran that the U.S. is weak. This must continue to end the war," Nour said. "And they must show
96	2281140	will be filled with Al Qaeda-type terrorists. A key question is what has been negotiated between the U.S. and	Russia	. Can they find agree on an alternative to Assad that won't empower the terrorists?" In an unusually swift move, the
96	2281677	Tuesday's chemical attack that left scores of civilians dead. SYRIA MISSILE ATTACK: SATELLITE PHOTOS SHOW MAJOR DAMAGE TO AIRFIELDS Although	Russia	and Syrian state television blasted the move as "aggression," leaders from around the world solemnly praised the act as a
96	2282069	said. "The Assad regime's barbarism must immediately be stopped." The attack was criticized by the Syrian government, as well as	Russia	and Iran, which back Damascus in the grinding, seven-year civil war that has ravaged the nation. Assad's office denounced
96	2282185	authorized the strikes under a far-fetched pretext, the statement said. Russian deputy envoy to the U.N., Vladimir Safronkov, said	Russia	had warned the U.S. to "think about what military actions have led to in Iraq, Libya and other countries," according
96	2283591	government had agreed to disband its chemical weapons capability by 2014 under an agreement coordinated with the Obama administration and	Russia	. Tuesday's attack was considered a breach of that agreement. The Turkish Ministry of Health says preliminary test results show the
96	2283908	military intervention in September 2015 led them to suffer a series of battlefield defeats. Instead, Obama sought to work with	Russia	on a negotiated transition. Trump and his top aides had acknowledged in recent days the "reality" of Assad being in
96	2285749	Iran's parliament news agency, ICANA.ir, reported Friday. Alaeddin Boroujerdi, head of parliamentary committee on national security and foreign policy, declared "	Russia	and Iran won't be quiet against such acts which violate interests of the region," according to the report. Boroujerdi warned
96	2286218	Institute (MEMRI), which identified many of the posters as supporters of ISIS. "The U.S. hit empty airfields after forewarning both	Russia	and Assad... you will hear no more of this type of action from Trump, wrote ISIS supporter Aabir Bakr on
96	2286622	photos allegedly from the attack site. The entire surroundings are totally intact. It is a well dirty play between #USA #	Russia	& Assad." Kosovo's president has bowed to international pressure and agreed to postpone the transformation of the nation's security force into
96	2289958	EU and U.S. for him to stand down. President Obama first called for Assad to step down in August 2011.	Russia	began military action to prop up the Assad regime in Syria in September 2015. Civil War Civil war broke out
96	2290061	Syria. Russian Support Russian military support for Syria dates back to the 1950s during the height of the Cold War.	Russia	is Syria's largest arms supplier with at least $3.4 billion in weapons deliveries since 2008. The Russians have vetoed seven
96	2290249	operations forces have been on the ground in Syria since November 2015. Sources compiled by Fox News Research, Associated Press	Russia	announced Friday that it will suspend a deal it made with the United States in 2015 to prevent a mid
96	2290293	Syria just hours after President Trump announced he authorized a missile attack on an airbase. Under the memorandum, signed after	Russia	launched an air campaign in Syria, Moscow and the U.S. had exchanged information about their flights to avoid incidents in
96	2290319	Syria, Moscow and the U.S. had exchanged information about their flights to avoid incidents in the crowded skies over Syria.	Russia	said it will help Syria strengthen its air defenses after U.S. strike. Ric Grennell, a former adviser to four U.S
96	2290349	after U.S. strike. Ric Grennell, a former adviser to four U.S. ambassadors to the United Nations, told Fox News that	Russia	appears to be attempting to escalate the situation. They (the Kremlin) want to make it clear that they have interest
96	2290384	it clear that they have interest inside Syria, he said. So its going to have to take diplomacy right now.	Russia	has several dozen warplanes and batteries of air-defense missiles at its base in Syria. Grennell said that Turkeys support
96	2290463	focus on how Russia's role in Syria has evolved over time. It was toward the end of September 2015 that	Russia	approved airstrikes in Syria after a reported request for assistance from Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Just days before, President
96	2290514	while military power is necessary, it is not sufficient to resolve the situation in Syria." Putin had previously announced that	Russia	would strike ISIS targets, but a senior U.S. defense official told Fox News at the time that there was no
96	2290541	senior U.S. defense official told Fox News at the time that there was no ISIS presence in the areas that	Russia	wound up targeting in their opening salvo. SYRIA STRIKES: INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY REACTS TO US BOMBING OF AIRFIELD Russia's airstrikes also
96	2290580	airstrikes also came after a terse meeting between U.S. and Russian officials, during which the U.S. rejected a request from	Russia	to clear out of Syrian airspace. Then-Defense Secretary Ash Carter compared Moscow's actions to throwing "gasoline on the fire
96	2290668	not in order to achieve some foreign policy goals" but "in order to defend Russia's national interests." He added that	Russia	believed its airstrikes were legitimate because they came at Assad's request, and that the airstrikes being conducted by the U.S
96	2290709	and others were in violation of international law. RUSSIAN WARSHIP STEAMS TOWARD US DESTROYERS THAT LAUNCHED SYRIA STRIKES Why did	Russia	become involved in Syria? Experts suggest Russia likely got involved for very different reasons. "Russia intervened in Syria to constrain
96	2290716	law. RUSSIAN WARSHIP STEAMS TOWARD US DESTROYERS THAT LAUNCHED SYRIA STRIKES Why did Russia become involved in Syria? Experts suggest	Russia	likely got involved for very different reasons. "Russia intervened in Syria to constrain the freedom of action of the U.S
96	2290724	LAUNCHED SYRIA STRIKES Why did Russia become involved in Syria? Experts suggest Russia likely got involved for very different reasons. "	Russia	intervened in Syria to constrain the freedom of action of the U.S. and our allies," according to Genevieve Casagrande, the
96	2290870	ground assault with Syrian government forces. Reacting to both Russia's actions and then-candidate Trump's suggestion that we should "let	Russia	bomb ISIS," Gen. Jack Keane told Fox News Neil Cavuto that he'd be in support of that position if that's
96	2290892	ISIS," Gen. Jack Keane told Fox News Neil Cavuto that he'd be in support of that position if that's what	Russia	was actually doing. "Their focus in Syria, as we all know by the evidence of where the strikes are going
96	2290939	forces," Keane said. Praise from Assad, and a condemnation from Putin In late October 2015, less than a month after	Russia	entered the fray, Assad was thanking Putin for his military support, and praising his Russian counterpart for helping in the
96	2291100	personnel in September to an estimated 4,000 by early November 2015. And by the end of the month, reports that	Russia	was considering ground troops started making their way into the press. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights estimated that by
96	2291229	continued into 2016, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev reportedly told a security conference in Munich that he rejected the notion	Russia	had hit civilian targets in Syria, and that he believed "we have fallen into a new cold war." Medvedev was
96	2291260	we have fallen into a new cold war." Medvedev was responding to accusations from the U.S. and others that if	Russia	didn't stop their activities within Syria, a lasting peace would never be achieved. Then-Secretary of State John Kerry suggested
96	2291392	the Syrian government reclaim territory that had been lost to so-called terrorists. Syria cannot slaughter its way to legitimacy	Russia	continued its support of Syrian government forces throughout 2016 as they worked to recapture major cities like Aleppo, the largest
96	2291440	December deprived rebels of what was seen as their last major stronghold. President Obama had some harsh words for both	Russia	and Syria during his final press conference of 2016. After accusing Russia of preventing international efforts to stop the Syrian
96	2291452	President Obama had some harsh words for both Russia and Syria during his final press conference of 2016. After accusing	Russia	of preventing international efforts to stop the Syrian conflict, President Obama suggested the Syrian regime could not "slaughter its way
96	2291493	to legitimacy. "The world shall not be fooled, and the world will not forget," the president said. In January 2017,	Russia	, Iran and Turkey finally agreed to a ceasefire pact between the government and non-Islamist rebels. Experts like Valerie Szybala
96	2292149	to use force to defend national interests and to protect civilians from atrocities. The Associated Press contributed to this report.	Russia	has agreed to keep the communication channel between U.S. and Russian military operations in Syria open on Friday despite claiming
96	2292188	despite claiming it would be shut down following the missile strike at a Syrian airbase, senior U.S. military officials said.	Russia	initially claimed it would be suspending the "deconfliction" channel in retaliation against the Syrian airstrikes that killed at least seven
96	2292224	that killed at least seven people, Fox News Channel reported earlier Friday. The "deconfliction" channel was established in 2015, when	Russia	intervened militarily to prevent an accident or confrontation between the countries' military operations inside Syria. INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY REACTS TO BOMBING
96	2292282	attack, which marked the first time the U.S. has directly targeted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces, was condemned by	Russia	and Iran, but welcomed by the Syrian opposition and its supporters, who expressed hope that it signaled a turning point
96	2293414	that the Syrian government used helicopters to launch chlorine gas in civilian areas of the northern Idlib province. Foreign players	Russia	has backed Assad by offering arms and political support. To complicate matters, it is suspected that Russias involvement in anti
96	2294434	have to be carefully considered so a spasm of reaction does not simply make things worse on a battlefield where	Russia	and Iran are backing the Syrian regime. President Trump's decision to rain Tomahawk missiles on Syrian airfields in retaliation for
96	2294590	shows the barbarism of that regime and what I would say is all those who are backing that regime, including	Russia	, need to use their influence to stop Assad from bombarding and dealing with his people in such a horrific way
96	2294761	TRUMP SAYS MILITARY ACTION IN VITAL NATIONAL SECURITY INTEREST In Syria following the attack, state-run television blasted "American aggression."	Russia	, Assad's ally in the grinding, seven-year civil war, perhaps sensing Trump's first military action, warned earlier of "negative consequences
96	2296160	government had agreed to disband its chemical weapons capability by 2014 under an agreement coordinated with the Obama administration and	Russia	. Tuesday's attack was considered a breach of that agreement. The Turkish ministry of health says the preliminary results show the
96	2296477	military intervention in September 2015 led them to suffer a series of battlefield defeats. Instead, Obama sought to work with	Russia	on a negotiated transition. Trump and his top aides had acknowledged in recent days the "reality" of Assad being in
96	2300877	Oriental Studies Anna Kireeva, said that Vietnam is a strategic partner and a country that plays an important role for	Russia	in the East Asian region. Today Russia is increasing its efforts to strengthen relations with all countries in Southeast Asia
96	2300884	is a strategic partner and a country that plays an important role for Russia in the East Asian region. Today	Russia	is increasing its efforts to strengthen relations with all countries in Southeast Asia, in which Vietnam plays the role of
96	2300980	of APEC Year 2017, a traditional souvenir fair, a photo exhibition APEC Year 2017 in Vietnam, a knowledge competition on	Russia	and Vietnam, and an introduction of Vietnamese food. With the success of three years of organization, this activity has truly
96	2301021	created a corner of Vietnam in a multicultural environment like MGIMO, which contributes to strengthening the relations between Vietnam and	Russia	./. CULPEPER COUNTY officials should read the handwriting on the wall. Though that expression comes from the Bible, in this instant
96	2309274	compared to January-March 2016 ($45.053 million). In addition, in January-March 2017 Ukraine imported power worth $619,000 ($596,000 from	Russia	, $14,000 from Belarus and $9,000 from Moldova). As reported, Ukraine in 2011 exported electricity for $399.963 million, in 2012 for
96	2309910	who specialises in North Korea. The US has long been suspicious of the ties the Moscow-based company has to	Russia	but on the surface Kaspersky Lab is one of the worlds leading cybersecurity and antivirus firms. The companys report which
96	2310050	Democracies who specialises in North Korea.The US has long been suspicious of the ties the Moscow-based company has to	Russia	but on the surface Kaspersky Lab is one of the worlds leading cybersecurity and antivirus firms.The companys report which it
96	2311999	in the world. NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address Embattled U.S. Congressman Steps Aside From	Russia	Probe RFE/RL April 06, 2017 The head of the Intelligence Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives has said
96	2312499	abuses of power," Nunes wrote. With reporting from AP, Reuters, dpa, and AFP Source: http://www.rferl.org/a/nunes-steps-aside-	russia	-probe-trump-election/28414557.html Copyright (c) 2017. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/Radio
96	2313077	from his role as Intelligence Committee chairman for the investigation into Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 US presidential election.	Russia	has denied any involvement in the US election. Sputnik NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address
96	2313108	LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address US House Intel Committee Chairman Nunes Temporarily Steps Down From	Russia	Probe Sputnik News 16:41 06.04.2017(updated 19:57 06.04.2017) US House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes has temporarily stepped
96	2313141	Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes has temporarily stepped down from the probe into President Donald Trump administration's alleged ties with	Russia	. Nunes said that the decision was made due to "entirely false" accusations against him. "Despite the baselessness of the charges
96	2313200	to have Representative Mike Conaway, with assistance from Representatives Trey Gowdy and Tom Rooney, temporarily take charge of the Committee's	Russia	investigation while the House Ethics Committee looks into this matter," Nunes stated. He said that he wants to speak with
96	2313275	Nunes revealed classified information in connection with the committee's investigation into connections between President Donald Trump and the government of	Russia	. "The committee is aware of public allegations that Representative Devin Nunes may have made unauthorized disclosures of classified information in
96	2313362	asked the Office of Congressional Ethics for a preliminary inquiry into whether Nunes disclosed classified information in connection with the	Russia	investigation. Earlier, many Democrats and at least one Republican in the US Congress have called for Nunes to recuse himself
96	2313404	the investigation. Late March, the White House said that it sees nothing wrong in Congressman Nunes conducting the investigation into	Russia	and its alleged role in the 2016 US election. Nunes has been criticized over the fact that he told reporters
96	2313570	a whistleblower source. Sputnik NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address Nunes to Step Down From	Russia	Hacking Investigation By VOA News April 06, 2017 The Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Devin Nunes says he is
96	2317479	RFE/RL April 06, 2017 In what is being hailed by Israeli media as an "unexpected, unprecedented, and curious move,"	Russia	has said it envisions West Jerusalem as the future capital of Israel and East Jerusalem to be the capital of
96	2318010	Jerusalem at this time. With reporting by The Times of Israel, The Jerusalem Post, and AP Source: http://www.rferl.org/a/	russia	-statement -endorses-east-jerusalem-as -israeli-capital/28414981.html Copyright (c) 2017. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of
96	2318332	chief Admiral Kurt Tidd stated in testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday. WASHINGTON (Sputnik) In April 2016	Russia	delivered 20 of the 50 tanks the Nicaraguan government requested. The price for the 50 T-72B's is $80 million
96	2318405	could cause its neighbors to divert vital resources needed to fight threat networks, and address developmental challenges, to maintain parity."	Russia	and Nicaragua have improved diplomatic relations since Daniel Ortega returned to the presidency in 2007. In 2016 Russia began construction
96	2318423	maintain parity." Russia and Nicaragua have improved diplomatic relations since Daniel Ortega returned to the presidency in 2007. In 2016	Russia	began construction of a new embassy complex, anti drug training center and satellite facility in Nicaragua. Sputnik NEWS LETTER Join
96	2319382	the battlefield and deny resources and illicit funds to insurgent groups," Saldin said. Taliban support Waziri and Salvin again criticized	Russia	, Iran and Pakistan for maintaining overt contacts with, and secretly supporting, the Taliban. "Support to reconcile the fighting in Afghanistan
96	2320080	chemical weapons." She said there was no way the Syrian rebels could have been responsible for the attack. "Of course	Russia	and the Assad regime will deny this, because they know they are war crimes in the same way they deny
96	2320211	to the failure of international diplomacy to find solutions to this crisis." Britain, France and the United States strongly condemned	Russia	on Wednesday during an emergency session of the U.N. Security Council. The fate of a draft U.N. resolution condemning the
96	2320595	sent an important message the United States will no longer stand idly by as Assad, aided and abetted by Putins	Russia	, slaughters innocent Syrians with chemical weapons and barrel bombs." National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster spoke after the airstrikes Thursday. Obviously
96	2321158	responding to the gas attack. One put forward by the U.S., Britain and France, a competing draft put forward by	Russia	, and a third compromise draft from the 10 nonpermanent members of the council. Discussions ran late into the evening Thursday
96	2321400	Putin are using this ... as a kind of experiment to test out new combinations of lethal chemical weapons." On Wednesday,	Russia	and Syria claimed that the nerve gas attack actually occurred after a rebel-controlled warehouse stockpiling chemical weapons was hit
96	2321448	officials rejected. Sparrow said there was no way the Syrian rebels could have been responsible for the attack. "Of course	Russia	and the Assad regime will deny this, because they know they are war crimes in the same way they deny
96	2321579	to the failure of international diplomacy to find solutions to this crisis." Britain, France and the United States strongly condemned	Russia	on Wednesday during an emergency session of the U.N. Security Council. The fate of a draft U.N. resolution condemning the
96	2322152	Your Email Address If there was anything that Syria did, it was to validate the fact that there is no	Russia	tie. Donald Trumps son Eric Trump, The Daily Telegraph, 10 April 2017 Syria - Tomahawk Strike 06 April 2017 The United
96	2323129	supply bunkers, 5 anti-aircraft SA6 batteries and the Syrian Armys radar system. The rest of the targets were damaged.	Russia	rejected Western claims that President Assads regime carried out the chemical attack, and blamed rebel fighters for the incident. Russian
96	2323184	made-up pretext." The Kremlin said in a statement the U.S. action had inflicted "considerable damage" to already "lamentable" U.S.-	Russia	ties. Russias Foreign Ministry suspended an airspace safety memorandum with the United States for Syria. The agreement, which minimized the
96	2323246	jihadists in support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Despite having anti-missile systems in Syria, and the warning time,	Russia	apparently made no attempt to intercept the Tomahawks. Syrian Armed Forces General Staff said that the US missile strike on
96	2323983	that he supported the strike, calling it a "proportionate and calibrated response". In a televised statement, he also called on	Russia	to play its part in bringing peace to Syria. "Having launched missile attacks on the Syrian airbase, Trump demonstrated pure
96	2324014	launched missile attacks on the Syrian airbase, Trump demonstrated pure madness, impulsiveness and a total geopolitical ignorance. This decision gives	Russia	and China no other choice but to form a strategic military and economic alliance. This is what Washington has tried
96	2324111	a priority and that Americas focus was entirely on defeating an Islamic State insurgency in the north of the country.	Russia	recorded hits of only 23 of the 59 Tomahawk cruise missile launched, representative of the Russian Defense Ministry, Major-General
96	2324348	from Shayrat and that the air base has resumed flights. A joint command center made up of the forces of	Russia	, Iran and Lebanon's Shiite group Hezbollah supporting Syrian President Bashar Assad issued a statement 09 APril 2017 slamming the U.S
96	2324448	any aggressor or any breach of red lines from whoever it is and America knows our ability to respond well."	Russia	and Iran will not allow America to dominate the world and impose a unipolar system through its direct assault on
96	2327859	that are radicalizing and recruiting individuals to conduct attacks on the United States and on partner interests in the Southcom. "	Russia	, China and Iran are actively engaging in Latin America," he added. "While most of their activities aren't military threats yet
96	2328361	this happened," her husband, Aleksandr Kaminsky, told AFP. With reporting by Interfax, fontanka.ru, AFP, and AP Source: http://www.rferl.org/a/	russia	-petersburg -bomb-defused/28413952.html Copyright (c) 2017. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/Radio
96	2331865	stoking tensions with the North, as well as China. NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address	Russia	Can Be Helpful to Pressure North Korea on Nuclear Program - State Dept. Sputnik News 21:54 06.04.2017 According to a
96	2331891	North Korea on Nuclear Program - State Dept. Sputnik News 21:54 06.04.2017 According to a senior US Department of State,	Russia	can help pressure North Korea on its nuclear program with sanctions. WASHINGTON (Sputnik) Russia can help pressure North Korea on
96	2331905	a senior US Department of State, Russia can help pressure North Korea on its nuclear program with sanctions. WASHINGTON (Sputnik)	Russia	can help pressure North Korea on its nuclear program with sanctions and the United States is willing to explore other
96	2335448	both increase its influence in Libya, where it once had an ally in Ghadafi, and build relations with Egypt. "They [	Russia	] see an opportunity to regain some influence in a country that was pretty much lost to them post - and even
96	2335485	them post - and even to some extent prior - to Ghadafi's overthrow," Gorenburg noted. Any thought of the U.S. working with	Russia	to stabilize Libya, however, has been complicated by a recent gas attack in rebel-held Idlib, Syria, which has killed
96	2335517	attack in rebel-held Idlib, Syria, which has killed scores of people, including children. "It's pretty clear the U.S. and	Russia	are going to take much more opposed points of view on Syria after the chemical attack," Gorenburg said. Moscow has
96	2337007	NATO forces in Afghanistan through Pakistan. NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address European Parliament Blasts	Russia	Over Navalny, Protest Clampdown Rikard Jozwiak April 06, 2017 BRUSSELS -- The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved a resolution calling for
96	2337055	charges" against Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny "and all the peaceful protesters and journalists detained after the recent demonstrations in	Russia	." The April 6 declaration, which was supported by all political groups in the European Union's Strasbourg-based parliament, also condemned
96	2337316	Putin. The European Parliament resolution also urged the EU and its member states to develop "a strong unified policy toward	Russia	that commits the member states and EU institutions to a strong common message on the role of human rights in
96	2337339	the member states and EU institutions to a strong common message on the role of human rights in the EU-	Russia	relationship." Source: http://www.rferl.org/a/russia-navalny-eu-parliament -condemns-protest-clampdown/28414246.html Copyright (c) 2017. RFE/RL, Inc
96	2337345	to a strong common message on the role of human rights in the EU-Russia relationship." Source: http://www.rferl.org/a/	russia	-navalny-eu-parliament -condemns-protest-clampdown/28414246.html Copyright (c) 2017. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio
96	2337988	of time in order to minimize losses to Russian and Syrian personnel -- in compliance with an airspace safety memorandum between	Russia	and the U.S.-led coalition in Syria, which is conducting separate air campaigns in the country. "We don't know whether
96	2338063	with it by informing the Russians two hours before the attack. In such a situation, again, we don't know if	Russia	wanted to or didn't want to use their air-defense system." 'Not Idiots' Aytech Bizhev, the former deputy commander-in
96	2338208	altitudes. It would have been an entirely different picture." Russia's Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on April 7 that	Russia	would beef up Syria's air defenses "very soon in order to defend the most vulnerable objects of Syrian infrastructure," Interfax
96	2338924	President Bashar al-Assad was no longer a priority. The second reason, al-Moallem said, is to exert pressure on	Russia	, which has failed after Moscow said it will continue to aid the Syrian army in the fight against terrorist groups
96	2339152	involving chemical weapons may have been launched. It also threatened to impose sanctions under chapter seven of the UN charter.	Russia	rejected the draft resolution. About the possibility of forming an international probing mission to investigate the attack, the minister said
96	2340396	weapons. Since March 2011, Syria has been gripped by militancy it blames on some Western states and their regional allies.	Russia	has been assisting the Syrian army in its counter-terrorism operations. NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your
96	2340422	army in its counter-terrorism operations. NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address Tillerson calls on	Russia	to rethink support for Syrian government Iran Press TV Thu Apr 6, 2017 8:49AM US Secretary of State Rex
96	2340447	Syrian government Iran Press TV Thu Apr 6, 2017 8:49AM US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has called on	Russia	to rethink its alliance with the government of Bashar al-Assad following an alleged chemical attack in northwestern Syria. Tillerson
96	2340679	Trump, who has claimed to be a critic of former President Barack Obama's Syrian policy. In response to Tillerson's comments,	Russia	vowed to keep supporting the Syrian military in its fight against terrorism, and called for the formation of a fact
96	2341059	cooperation has become particularly intensive in 2014, after the start of Russian aggression and the annexation of Crimea," Gottemoeller said.	Russia	pledges to stand by Syria in anti-terror battles Iran Press TV Thu Apr 6, 2017 5:59AM Russia has
96	2341078	said. Russia pledges to stand by Syria in anti-terror battles Iran Press TV Thu Apr 6, 2017 5:59AM	Russia	has vowed to keep up support for the Syrian military in its fight against terrorism, calling for the establishment of
96	2341306	at the site of the incident. Syria has already turned over its entire chemical stockpile under a deal negotiated by	Russia	and the US, in a process overseen by the supervision of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW
96	2341369	militant chemical weapons storage site. Peskov's remarks came after US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said it was time for	Russia	to think carefully about its support for Assad. 'Let's not jump to the conclusion' Meanwhile, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman
96	2341516	a meeting to discuss the reported chemical attack in Idlib, but the session hit an impasse amid deep divisions between	Russia	on the one side, and Britain, the US and France, on the other. The trio delayed a vote on a
96	2341564	council, which would condemn the attack and blame the Syrian government for the deaths, to allow time for negotiations with	Russia	. Moscow denounced the Western-proposed resolution as "unacceptable." Also commenting on the Idlib tragedy was Staffan de Mistura, UN special
96	2341788	has seen several rounds of negotiations between Damascus and opposition groups with the support of the UN as well as	Russia	, Iran and Turkey. Speaking to Press TV on Wednesday, Marwa Osman, a journalist and political commentator, drew a parallel between
96	2341965	told Press TV that "We do not know exactly what happened yet. There is still an investigation to be done."	Russia	and Syria say the militants operating to topple the Damascus government have on several occasions launched gas attacks against civilians
96	2342260	denies carrying out a chemical attack, saying its warplanes struck a factory where chemical weapons were being stored. Syria's ally,	Russia	, has endorsed this explanation. Western analysts, however, have rejected it. French chemical-weapons expert Olivier Lepick told AFP that Syria's
96	2343343	East Ghouta, Syria joined the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. This was the result of an agreement between	Russia	and the United States on the destruction of chemical weapons in the Arab country under the control of the Organisation
96	2343738	to humanity that cannot be tolerated." The attack killed untold numbers of children, sparking global moral outrage against Assad and	Russia	, Syria's biggest ally. "We are considering an appropriate response" to the chemical attack in Syria, Tillerson said, and the United
96	2344125	to the failure of international diplomacy to find solutions to this crisis." Britain, France and the United States strongly condemned	Russia	on Wednesday during an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council. The fate of a draft U.N. resolution condemning
96	2345249	of detainees' bodies taken by a forensic photographer, code-named Caesar, who worked in Assad jails were published. Veto from	Russia	, China Syria isn't a signatory to the treaty that set up the ICC. The court would have legal authority to
96	2345290	investigate and prosecute war crimes in Syria only if directed to do so by the Security Council, but in 2014	Russia	and China vetoed a proposal to involve the ICC. In December, the U.N. General Assembly voted to establish an independent
96	2345934	hostility" toward Syria, he alleged, "knows no boundaries." NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address U.S.,	Russia	Trade Accusations In Wake Of U.S. Missile Strike In Syria RFE/RL April 07, 2017 Russia and the United States
96	2345950	Your Email Address U.S., Russia Trade Accusations In Wake Of U.S. Missile Strike In Syria RFE/RL April 07, 2017	Russia	and the United States continued to trade barbs and accusations in the wake of a U.S. missile strike against a
96	2346023	7, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said the U.S. move brought the country to "the brink of combat clashes with	Russia	." Medvedev criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for acting "in defiance of international law, without approval from the United Nations, and
96	2346198	that Washington is "prepared to do more -- but we hope that is not necessary." Britain's UN ambassador, Matthew Rycroft, said	Russia	bears substantial responsibility for the apparent chemical-weapons attack. "Russia has given [Syrian President Bashar al-]Assad everything he could
96	2346208	that is not necessary." Britain's UN ambassador, Matthew Rycroft, said Russia bears substantial responsibility for the apparent chemical-weapons attack. "	Russia	has given [Syrian President Bashar al-]Assad everything he could dream of," Rycroft said. "Without Russia's seven vetoes in the
96	2346261	would have faced sanctions and justice." In Moscow, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the planned April 12 visit to	Russia	of U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson remains on the schedule. "Let him come and tell what strange things they
96	2346320	failed to live up to a 2013 agreement that was intended to strip Syria of its chemical-weapons stockpiles. "Either	Russia	has been complicit or Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement
96	2346325	a 2013 agreement that was intended to strip Syria of its chemical-weapons stockpiles. "Either Russia has been complicit or	Russia	has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement," Tillerson said. Nonetheless, Russia's Foreign
96	2346582	substantial action abroad since he took office in January. The U.S. strike sharply increased tension between the United States and	Russia	, which immediately denounced the move as an "act of aggression" that would harm bilateral ties and serve the interests of
96	2346717	behavior, which only reveals its short-sightedness and political and military blindness to reality," Assad's office said in a statement.	Russia	and Iran, Assad's chief allies in the Middle Eastern country's civil war, quickly condemned the strike in strong terms. Washington's
96	2346831	to the creation of an international coalition for the fight" against terrorism, he said. The Pentagon earlier said it told	Russia	in advance of the strikes and that it took pains to avoid hitting parts of the air base where Russian
96	2347513	who spoke anonymously as saying the cruise-missile was a "one-off," suggesting that no further strikes are currently planned.	Russia	and Syria claim that the toxic gas was released when air strikes by government forces hit a rebel weapons depot
96	2347934	Ave., N.W. Washington DC 20036. NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address After Trump's Syria Strikes,	Russia	Warns Of Iraq Redux, Conspiracies Carl Schreck April 07, 2017 Hours after the United States struck a Syrian air base
96	2348697	sense of the situation." Throughout his presidential campaign, Trump said repeatedly that he would like to improve bilateral ties with	Russia	that have been badly strained over the conflicts in Ukraine and Syria. Trump has highlighted the prospects of teaming up
96	2348915	notably in connection with what U.S. intelligence calls a Kremlin-directed hacking and propaganda campaign to help Trump defeat Clinton. (	Russia	denies the allegation.) Following the April 7 missile strikes on the Syrian base, the editor in chief of Russia's state
96	2349049	of election day, when Clinton was widely expected to defeat Trump, Simonyan had tweeted: "Democracy. RIP." Source: http://www.rferl.org/a/	russia	-trump -syria-strikes-iraq-redux- conspiracies/28416474.html Copyright (c) 2017. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio
96	2349209	to discredit Ukrainian authorities. They incited interethnic hatred and called for southern and eastern Ukrainian regions to become part of	Russia	," the press service said. Administrators of the groups were tasked with gathering information about the location of Ukrainian military unites
96	2349660	don't see a major escalation of US military intervention," Jonathan Wood of analyst group Control Risks told VOA. Syria's ally	Russia	has rejected Western claims that President Assad's regime carried out the chemical attack, and blames rebel fighters for the incident
96	2349716	made-up pretext." The Kremlin said in a statement the U.S. action has inflicted "considerable damage" to already "lamentable" U.S.-	Russia	ties. The air strikes against President Assad will impact the West's already fractious relations with Moscow over its actions in
96	2351008	along Turkey's border and the Turkish army has deployed a large military force on the frontier. The United States and	Russia	strongly back the Syrian Kurdish fighters who comprise the backbone of Syrian Democratic Forces besieging Raqqa, Islamic State's self-declared
96	2352672	United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Canada, U.S., France and Japan) or involving the EU or the Geneva format (Ukraine, EU, U.S.,	Russia	), Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin has said. He says all sides agree, except for the Russian Federation
96	2357699	U.S. vice president about the aggravation of the security situation in Donbas, in particular the violation of ceasefire regime by	Russia	, Poroshenko's press service reported. "Vice President Pence emphasized that the United States fully backs Ukraine in its struggle for restoration
96	2374831	the sidelines, in doubt for Bahrain next weekend and with no guarantee that he will be back in action in	Russia	either. "At the moment, he is completing an intensive training programme with the Mercedes junior team. After this weekend, we
96	2380227	07, 2017 The photo taken on April 3, 2017 shows the blast site at a metro station in St. Petersburg,	Russia	. At least 10 people were killed, 50 injured and 7 stations were shut down after blasts. [Photo: Xinhua] Six people
96	2392000	its opinion on Nagorno-Karabakh as the CSTO representative. Within the CSTO framework Astana can influence Yerevan politically and make	Russia	and other CSTO member countries do the same. - How important was this visit for the Azerbaijani-Kazakh relationship? - First of
96	2398897	Azerbaijan, Apr. 7 Trend: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with TV and radio host of All-	Russia	State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company Vladimir Solovyov Apr. 7. Solovyov said he is visiting Baku for the first time
96	2398990	realities of Azerbaijan, and outlined the countrys position on the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. President Aliyev said Azerbaijan and	Russia	enjoy successful cooperation in all areas, including in humanitarian and media spheres. Solovyov thanked the president for providing comprehensive information
96	2403958	widely respected Global Innovation Index (GII) in 2016? At number 66, India trails each fellow member in BRICS: Brazil (64),	Russia	(62), China (35) and South Africa (58). Asian countries Japan (22), South Korea (18), Malaysia (12) as well as Gulf
96	2413459	unpredictable and mercurial in many matters given the character of the president. But the Syrian attack, the increasing hostility to	Russia	, the return to a one-China policy and the seeming decision to not rip up the Iran-US nuclear agreement
96	2414627	Smoking causes one in ten deaths worldwide, half of them in just four countries: China, India, the United States and	Russia	. Together with Indonesia, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Japan, Brazil, and Germany, they account for fully two-thirds of global tobacco use
96	2414768	and the Philippines -- where 47, 38 and 35% of men smoke, respectively -- saw no change from 1990 to 2015. In	Russia	-- where tobacco control policies were not put into place until 2014 -- the percentage of women who smoke climbed by more
96	2423797	of Israel in the Indian defence market. Israel currently is the fourth-largest arms supplier to India after the US,	Russia	and France. India is also in the final stages of inking a Rs 3,200-crore deal with Israel for Spike
96	2446457	counterpart Jean-Marc Ayrault, with Gabriel on a trip to Mali, said he hoped the strikes would show Syrias allies	Russia	and Iran that they should withdraw their support for Assad. The Russians and the Iranians must now understand that they
96	2446623	far as Hua Chunying, foreign ministry spokesperson, said at the regular ministry briefing on Friday. China has mostly sided with	Russia	on the Syria crisis, especially blocking UN Security Council (UNSC) actions. Hua said the five members of the UNSC US
96	2446645	the Syria crisis, especially blocking UN Security Council (UNSC) actions. Hua said the five members of the UNSC US, China,	Russia	, UK and France were engaged in close consultations and communications on relevant matters. She said China hoped that relevant parties
96	2447395	trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres within the context of the 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between	Russia	and Turkmenistan. Russia is among leading big foreign trade partners of Turkmenistan. More than 190 enterprises with Russian capital have
96	2447398	cultural and humanitarian spheres within the context of the 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Turkmenistan.	Russia	is among leading big foreign trade partners of Turkmenistan. More than 190 enterprises with Russian capital have been registered in
96	2448221	there are times when you need to react 11:43am: Kremiln says the strikes will inflict considerable damage to US-	Russia	ties 11:41am: Iran strongly condemns US strikes in Syria: AFP quotes spokesman 11:30am: Turkish deputy PM Kurtulmus says
96	2448438	a window of opportunity to find a compromise, reports Associated Press 8:10am: US secretary of state Rex Tillerson says,	Russia	has failed to deliver on preventing chemical weapons attacks in Syria 8:05am: markets ahve reacted strongly to the air
96	2448503	of Syrias Homs said US attack serves the goals of armed terrorist groups and Islamic State 7:44am: US informed	Russia	forces ahead of cruise missile strike on Syrias Shayrat airfield: Pentagon 7:22am: Oil prices jump after US launches missile
96	2453879	Syria from which the chemical attack was launched. The air strike sent ripples across the international community. While Syrias allies	Russia	and Iran condemned the attack, Trumps order received support from the governments of the United Kingdom, Israel, Turkey and Saudi
96	2453901	Iran condemned the attack, Trumps order received support from the governments of the United Kingdom, Israel, Turkey and Saudi Arabia.	Russia	Russia, which is a prime ally of the Assad government in Syria and provides military support to the Syrian army
96	2453902	condemned the attack, Trumps order received support from the governments of the United Kingdom, Israel, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Russia	Russia	, which is a prime ally of the Assad government in Syria and provides military support to the Syrian army, condemned
96	2455702	to execute this strike with minimal risk to personnel at the airfield, he said. There was no immediate indication that	Russia	had tried to shoot down any of the missiles. The result According to the Pentagon, initial indications showed the strike
96	2456535	civilians, more refugees, the strengthening of al-Qaeda and other terrorists, and a possible nuclear war between the US and	Russia	, she said. This administration has acted recklessly without care or consideration of the dire consequences of the US attack on
96	2457589	and executioner in Syria. This is not what international law is all about, he told reporters ahead of the meeting.	Russia	angrily denounced the military action as an aggression against a sovereign state. - Push for political talks - UN Secretary General Antonio
96	2459070	person recently. She condemned the strikes saying it could lead to a possible nuclear war between the United States and	Russia	. Moreover, she added in the statement, the Trump administration had acted recklessly without waiting for the collection of evidence from
96	2459939	US strike on a Syrian airbase early on Friday as aggression against a sovereign state, which will further harm US-	Russia	ties, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. President Putin considers American strikes on Syria aggression against a sovereign state in violation
96	2460060	and confirmed by the (Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons). This step by Washington inflicts considerable damage to US-	Russia	relations, which are already in a lamentable state, Peskov added. A White House official said 59 precision-guided Tomahawk missiles
96	2460156	Shayrat airbase under the pretext of Tuesdays suspected attack on Khan Sheikhun, foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Ghassemi said. Iran with	Russia	is the closest ally of the regime of Syria President Bashar al-Assad and has provided money, weapons, military advisers
96	2462043	Angela Merkels spokesman said Germany stood together against terror with Sweden, and offered sympathy for those involved in the attack. -	Russia	- In our country, we are well familiar with the crimes of international terrorism. At this difficult time, Russians weep with
96	2473827	Division Association, National Infantry Museum, Army Aviation Museum, Americans in Wartime Museum First published in Vietnam Magazines February 2017 issue.	Russia	has been criticized by other world powers at the UN Security Council in New York over the chemical weapon deaths
96	2474012	gas. There is still no count on how many had been affected, because victims had travelled far to get treatment.	Russia	has acknowledged that Syrian attacked Khan Sheikhoun but it says that the aircraft struck a depot producing chemical weapons. The
96	2474059	its forces launched a chemical weapons attack. UK's Ambassador Mathew Rycroft told the Security Council that Mr. Assad had humiliated	Russia	by making a mockery. The incident was considered as a horrific and senseless attack. Russia along with China has blocked
96	2474074	that Mr. Assad had humiliated Russia by making a mockery. The incident was considered as a horrific and senseless attack.	Russia	along with China has blocked attempts to impose sanctions on Syria. The Russian Deputy Ambassador Vladimir Safronkov, accused the Syrian
96	2474322	The Tashkent meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers was attended by foreign ministers of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,	Russia	, Tajikistan, deputy foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Moldova and Turkmenistan, as well as CIS Executive Secretary Sergey Lebedev. H aving made
96	2475874	US attack would lead to acceleration of terrorist activities and security complexity in Syria, IRNA reported Apr.7. Iran and	Russia	are Bashar Asads major allies. Meanwhile, the US reportedly informed Russia about its missile launches prior to the attacks. However
96	2475885	complexity in Syria, IRNA reported Apr.7. Iran and Russia are Bashar Asads major allies. Meanwhile, the US reportedly informed	Russia	about its missile launches prior to the attacks. However, Russia has called on to hold an urgent UN Security Council
96	2475895	are Bashar Asads major allies. Meanwhile, the US reportedly informed Russia about its missile launches prior to the attacks. However,	Russia	has called on to hold an urgent UN Security Council meeting regarding the US strikes on Syria. Yury Shvitkin, deputy
96	2477265	The attack was a stupid move, Boroujerdi said, adding that it will not doubt have serious consequences because countries like	Russia	and Iran will not stand idle against actions that threaten regional expediency, ICANA news agency reported April 7. In the
96	2487654	not endorse," she said. "That was my first thought. My second thought was what is the next step, how is	Russia	going to react to this?" A Muslim daughter of two immigrants, Syed worked in refugee camps in Greece last year
96	2487862	out against the Syrians and their Russian supporters to change the conversation, to move it away from Trump's ties to	Russia	." Tilman Fertitta, a billionaire who also serves as chairman of the University of Houston Board of Regents, called the University
96	2493596	essentially, meant a green light for Assad. The world must take bolder steps against the dictator Assad to protect civilians.	Russia	and Iran, which are key Assad enablers, deserve censure and consequences. I believe Americans can take an active role to
96	2505513	stationed there - is hardly a robust show of force. Such meek tokenism, will clearly not in itself compel Assad or	Russia	to change their tactics; if anything it highlights the very limited extent to which Trump is willing to militarily commit
96	2516192	or ATMitch as it was later dubbed. It was spotted in the wild twice: once from Kazakhstan, and once from	Russia	. This malware is remotely installed and executed on an ATM from within the target bank: through the remote administration of
96	2533867	at the sources of support for the various protagonists in the war, the role that's played by neighbouring states, by	Russia	and others, but basically, get around the table in Geneva." His comments risked opening divisions in the party, however, after
96	2534090	the Syrian people, this utterly irresponsible act threatens to widen the war and lead the West into military confrontation with	Russia	. Michael Fallon, the Defence Secretary, earlier urged Russian officials to use its influence over Assad and learn from what happened
96	2536901	regime change. Many believe an escalation in conflict could also lead to the UK stumbling into a proxy war with	Russia	as Vladimir Putins forces are supporting the Assad regime in its ongoing battle with the rebels. Sign up to the
96	2540431	is contradicted by a spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who said the assault would "inflict major damage on US-	Russia	ties". Recommended Russia suspends agreement that prevents direct conflict with US forces An agreement to prevent clashes between Russia and
96	2540434	a spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who said the assault would "inflict major damage on US-Russia ties". Recommended	Russia	suspends agreement that prevents direct conflict with US forces An agreement to prevent clashes between Russia and America in Syrian
96	2540450	US-Russia ties". Recommended Russia suspends agreement that prevents direct conflict with US forces An agreement to prevent clashes between	Russia	and America in Syrian airspace has now been suspended by the Kremlin, in response to the cruise missile bombardment which
96	2541076	an "act of aggression" made on a "made-up pretext". He said the strikes would "inflict major damage on US-	Russia	ties", and suggested they were intended as a distraction from mass civilian deaths allegedly caused by US bombing in Iraq
96	2543806	is likely to be temporary, but in the meantime there remains the possibility of an inadvertent clash between American and	Russia	. The Russians have installed advanced surface-to-air defences in Syria with both sides busy in the skies above. What
96	2543843	the skies above. What has happened will also raise questions about the next phase of diplomacy between the US and	Russia	. Mr Tillerson is due to be in Moscow next Thursday preceded by Boris Johnson earlier in the week --- and the
96	2544243	constituted a mix of chlorine gas and the deadly nerve agent Sarin. However, America's retaliatory strike was angrily condemned by	Russia	, Assad's principal international backer, as an "aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international law". Friday's offensive, in which
96	2544951	meetings with representatives of foreign governments. But, in the midst of a probe into the Trump teams possible ties to	Russia	, Mr Kushner reportedly failed to disclose his meetings with two powerful Russian officials. According to the New York Times, Kushner
96	2545158	announced 27 March that they would question Mr Kushner on the meetings as part of their investigation into alleged Trump-	Russia	ties. Omissions of this nature can result in a loss of security clearance, or even prosecution, though such actions are
96	2545195	though such actions are rare. Two of Mr Trumps officials have already faced repercussions for failing to disclose communications with	Russia	. Mike Flynn, Mr Trumps first national security advisor, stepped down after it was revealed that he misled the vice president
96	2545230	that he misled the vice president regarding his conversations with Mr Kislyak. Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from any	Russia	investigations after he failed to disclose his meetings with the ambassador. Mr Kushner who advises the president on everything from
96	2545783	message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ ^verifyErrors }}Something went wrong. Please try again later{{ /verifyErrors }} The US military is said to be investigating whether	Russia	took part in the chemical weapons attack that killed up to 100 Syrian civilians and sparked a barrage of missile
96	2545829	US. As the US military sought to reestablish a back-channel communication with the Russians used to avoid accidents involving	Russia	and US airplanes in Syria, officials said an investigation was underway into whether Moscow had any role in last Tuesdays
96	2545890	and bloodshed in Syria". The Associated Press said US military officials at the Pentagon said a drone belonging to either	Russia	or Syria was seen hovering over the site of the chemical weapons attack in Idlib province. Both Russia and Syria
96	2545908	to either Russia or Syria was seen hovering over the site of the chemical weapons attack in Idlib province. Both	Russia	and Syria have rejected involvement in any such incident. Russia said it was shutting down the so-called deconfliction channel
96	2545918	site of the chemical weapons attack in Idlib province. Both Russia and Syria have rejected involvement in any such incident.	Russia	said it was shutting down the so-called deconfliction channel after the missile strikes on Moscows regional ally. Vladimir Putin
96	2545956	ally. Vladimir Putin said Thursdays nights strikes involving 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles, broke international law and threatened to damage US-	Russia	relations. The US had given Russian forces in the area a warning of up to one hour that a strike
96	2549804	sent an important message the United States will no longer stand idly by as Assad, aided and abetted by Putins	Russia	, slaughters innocent Syrians with chemical weapons and barrel bombs". Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US
96	2551065	for signing up to the Inside Washington email {{ #verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ ^verifyErrors }}Something went wrong. Please try again later{{ /verifyErrors }}	Russia	has said Donald Trump's "aggression" in Syria is actually strengthening terrorist groups like Isis. Russia's deputy envoy to the UN
96	2551122	and accusations against my country." Nikki Haley, the US Ambassador to the UN, has been open in her criticism of	Russia	in light of the latest chemical attack in the Idlib province of Syria, resulting in up to 100 deaths. Video
96	2551233	because he thought he would get away with it, he thought he could get away with it because he knew	Russia	would have his back," Ms Haley said in her statement, looking over to the Russian envoy. There was no love
96	2551343	their veto power in the Security Council seven times to stop any kind of deal on Syria in the past.	Russia	was intended to be "a guarantor" in assuring chemical weapons would be removed by Mr Assad's regime. Ms Haley presented
96	2551375	be removed by Mr Assad's regime. Ms Haley presented three reasons why they may have failed in this task: that	Russia	was knowingly allowing weapons to remain, that Russia is "incompetent," or that the "Assad regime is playing [them] for fools
96	2551383	presented three reasons why they may have failed in this task: that Russia was knowingly allowing weapons to remain, that	Russia	is "incompetent," or that the "Assad regime is playing [them] for fools." Ms Haley said the missile attack was a
96	2551576	on Idlib, was an operation limited in scope. But what then unfolded has ratcheted up tension between the US and	Russia	to a combustible level. Moscow suspended the communication system under which the US and Russia exchange information on operations to
96	2551591	tension between the US and Russia to a combustible level. Moscow suspended the communication system under which the US and	Russia	exchange information on operations to avoid inadvertent clashes between their respective forces in Syria. Vladimir Putin, who denounced the air
96	2551776	more if necessary and would not stand by while chemical weapons were used - The Pentagon said it was investigating whether	Russia	took part in the chemical weapons attacked that killed up to 100 civilians in Idlib on Tuesday - The UK Government
96	2552180	US ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, lashed out at the Syrian regime and its backers, Iran, as well as	Russia	. President Assad, she said: Is not the only guilty party The Iranian government bears a significant responsibility. The Russian government
96	2552215	a significant responsibility. The Russian government also bears considerable responsibility. Every time Assad has crossed the line of human decency,	Russia	has stood beside him. The world is waiting for the Russian government to act responsibly in Syria. The world is
96	2552238	beside him. The world is waiting for the Russian government to act responsibly in Syria. The world is waiting for	Russia	to reconsider its misplaced alliance with Bashar al-Assad. The United States will no longer wait. Those days are over
96	2552360	a political, rather than military solution to the crisis in Syria. But the mood continued to be belligerent and combative.	Russia	and Iran wont be quiet against such acts which violate interests of the region, we cannot tolerate that, said Allaeddin
96	2552616	strike against Syria Syria's President Bashar al-Assad Reuters In Moscow, Major-General Igor Konashenkov, defence minister spokesman, warned that	Russia	would strengthen the Syrian air defence system and increase the efficiency to protect Syrias most sensitive infrastructure facilities as quickly
96	2552662	head of the British Army has said US missile strikes against the Assad regime could provide an opportunity to push	Russia	towards a negotiated peace in Syria. Richard Dannatt told The Independent the display of American military might had demonstrated the
96	2568293	such as the Free Syrian Army who are continuing the fight in the six-year Syrian Civil War. He claims	Russia	backs Assad and Mr Trump is neutral but does not want to drag the US into another Middle Eastern war
96	2569664	US cruise missile strikes on a Syrian government military target, saying they broke international law and have seriously damaged US-	Russia	relations. The Kremlin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Mr Putin, a staunch ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, viewed the
96	2569749	the norms of international law and on a made-up up pretext. Washington's step will inflict major damage on US-	Russia	ties, Mr Peskov was cited as saying. Recommended Trump orders missile strike on Syria after chemical weapon attack He added
96	2569771	Mr Peskov was cited as saying. Recommended Trump orders missile strike on Syria after chemical weapon attack He added that	Russia	did not believe Syria possessed chemical weapons and that the air strikes would inevitably create a serious obstacle to creating
96	2570533	was in breach of international law and their own internal procedures, and accused Washington of barely avoiding combat clashes with	Russia	. In a post on Facebook, Mr Medvedev said the air strike had "completely ruined relations" between the two superpowers. However
96	2570559	Mr Medvedev said the air strike had "completely ruined relations" between the two superpowers. However, the US says it warned	Russia	one hour before it fired 59 tomahawk cruise missiles at the Shayrat air base. Satellite imagery suggests the base that
96	2570796	be notified of any military operation unrelated to aggression against the US. On the verge of a military clash with	Russia	. "Nobody is overestimating the value of pre-election promises but there must be limits of decency. "Beyond that is absolute
96	2571161	because he thought he could get away with it. He thought he could get away with it because he knew	Russia	had his back. That changed last night, she said. Ms Haley went on to repeat words she used on Thursday
96	2571269	of hostility against President Bashar al-Assad in more than six years of war. The deputy envoy of Syrias ally	Russia	, Vladimir Safronkov, asked Ms Haley not to insult his country, reiterating the Kremlins assertion that the missile attack near Homs
96	2571810	international community. The new US administration had previously appeared content to let Turkey take the lead in peace negotiations with	Russia	, Iran and the Syrian government, focusing its military efforts in the country on defeating Isis and al-Qaeda rather than
96	2572043	a vote on a new resolution which would impose sanctions on those responsible for the chemical attacks on Khan Sheikhoun.	Russia	has used its position as a permanent member of the Security Council to veto similar action several times, most recently
96	2572629	on his mates. It's total devastation," the resident reportedly said. Syria: Man loses 25 family members in suspected chemical attack	Russia	has provided military assistance to President Bashar al-Assads government since September 2015, and maintains several dozen warplanes and batteries
96	2572727	place since the end of December between the moderate opposition and the government, both sides have continued to launch attacks.	Russia	has reacted with anger to the attack on its ally. The Foreign Ministry suspended a memorandum in place with the
96	2574594	was used to kill hundreds of civilians in Ghouta and almost sparked international intervention against the Syrian regime. Its ally	Russia	also claims Syria no longer possesses or uses chemical weapons, and claimed the toxic gas that killed civilians in Khan
96	2574852	least six soldiers were killed, with state media reporting the additional deaths of at least seven civilians, including four children.	Russia	was among the countries that also used the base, but the US warned Vladimir Putins forces ahead of the strike
96	2575468	congressional approval. The new US administration had previously appeared content to let Turkey take the lead in peace negotiations with	Russia	, Iran and the Syrian government, focusing its military efforts in the country on defeating Isis and al-Qaeda rather than
96	2575578	believed Syrian war planes staged Tuesdays attack on Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib province. The Syrian government, and its allies in	Russia	, have denied carrying out a chemical weapons attack, stating that the casualties were caused by gases released after an al
96	2575611	were caused by gases released after an al-Qaeda-affiliated ammunitions depot was hit by a conventional strike. Iran and	Russia	condemned the US strike on Al Shayrat. Russian news agencies reported Friday morning that the Kremlin viewed it as an
96	2575637	Al Shayrat. Russian news agencies reported Friday morning that the Kremlin viewed it as an aggression which significantly damaged US-	Russia	ties. The US allies, including the UK, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Australia, have reiterated their support for the military action
96	2577247	by the White House, which said that infrastructure rather than people had been the target of the "warning shot" strike.	Russia	, Iran and Syria have condemned the military action - the first direct US intervention against President Bashar al-Assad's regime in
96	2577427	Americas cruise missile strikes are a limited action that will not lead to all-out conflict between the US and	Russia	over Syria, defence and strategic experts have told The Independent. Despite Donald Trump ordering the strikes after calling the chemical
96	2577521	the US was now heavily committed to regime change in Syria something that would massively escalate tension with Vladimir Putins	Russia	, the Assad governments main backer. Its one thing to punish the use of chemical weapons, he said. Its another to
96	2577603	unlikely at the moment. He added that while Nikki Haley, US ambassador to the UN may this week have confronted	Russia	over the barbarity of the chemical attack, nothing had changed the broader constraints that led her to say a week
96	2578049	the missile strikes by condemning them as an act of aggression against a sovereign state on a made-up pretext.	Russia	has also suspended a cooperation deal that allowed US and Russian warplanes to stay out of each others way while
96	2578100	such responses seem far more muted than some had feared. The fear was that any token Western intervention would make	Russia	exacerbate the conflict rather than bring it closer to a resolution, he explained. So far the response seems to be
96	2578123	conflict rather than bring it closer to a resolution, he explained. So far the response seems to be: We as	Russia	oppose the American actions and we are going to make it more difficult for the US to do these things
96	2578168	the mechanism for preventing accidental contact between aircraft will have some knock-on effect on bombing raids, so I guess	Russia	is intimating that any action against the Syrian regime will negatively impact the US-led campaign against Isis. But that
96	2579856	for signing up to the Breaking News email {{ #verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ ^verifyErrors }}Something went wrong. Please try again later{{ /verifyErrors }}	Russia	plans to increase air defences in Syria after a US missile strike on a government-controlled airfield, warning the military
96	2580419	However, there was some condemnation from countries allied with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, with Iran calling it dangerous and	Russia	warning that relations with America were damaged. President Donald Trump ordered the attack on the Syrian airfield of al-Shayrat
96	2580997	there were times when it had to react. The Australian government called the strikes a proportionate and calibrated response. Meanwhile,	Russia	who have intervened in Syria on the side of the government - condemned the attacks and said they damaged relations with
96	2584562	or Kiev in February, the world to the south looks extremely tempting. Flights to Turkey, Cyprus and Egypt (except from	Russia	) have soared in the past year to meet the demand for winter sun. Not everywhere is expanding relentlessly. Two countries
96	2586650	or less likely. It is at least reasonable to imagine that anything that constrains the power of Mr Assad and	Russia	in Syria makes them more likely to come to the negotiating table. Nor does one strike by a President, remember
96	2587030	Syrian quagmire claimed vindication the following year when Mr Assad gave up chemical weapons stocks in a deal brokered by	Russia	, the UN and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. But this weeks atrocity in Idlib exposes the hollowness
96	2587605	by the West. But the Syrian opposition was much stronger then than now and might have moved against Assad. And	Russia	was not propping up the Syrian President and telling him: We will not let you lose, as Vladimir Putin has
96	2593514	to launch attacks against Egypt and even Europe. Asked by Baier if "the vacuum left by the Obama administration enabled	Russia	to take a greater foothold" in the region, El-Sisi commented: "In fact, many things over the last four years
96	2596747	the US missile strikes which have hugely increased tensions in the Middle East and further strained relations between America and	Russia	. Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan carefully avoided either endorsing or condemning the first direct US intervention in the six-year
96	2603207	and ruins it by pointing out that the rebuild styles have all dated. Egypt has called on the US and	Russia	to contain the conflict and reach a comprehensive and final resolution to the Syrian crisis, hours after American airstrikes were
96	2603488	has denied it was behind the attack. The Egyptian foreign ministry said that it was calling on the US and	Russia	in light of the two countries responsibilities for safeguarding international peace and security. In a statement on Thursday, before the
96	2618322	Shabab in Somalia, including more aggressive air strikes as parts of southern Somalia will be considered areas of active hostilities.	Russia	has suspended its memorandum of understanding on air safety over Syria with the United States following the deadly US missile
96	2618354	with the United States following the deadly US missile attack on the Sha'irat airfield, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Friday. "	Russia	suspends the memorandum on the prevention of incidents and ensuring air safety during operations in Syria reached with the US
96	2619110	to the barbaric chemical weapons attack launched by the Syrian regime, and is intended to deter further attacks. What about	Russia	? Russia condemned the attack, calling it an aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international law. President Vladimir Putins
96	2619111	the barbaric chemical weapons attack launched by the Syrian regime, and is intended to deter further attacks. What about Russia?	Russia	condemned the attack, calling it an aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international law. President Vladimir Putins spokesman
96	2619149	Vladimir Putins spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Putin believed the US had carried out the strikes under a far-fetched pretext.	Russia	has also said it is suspending a deal with the US to prevent mid-air incidents over Syria in response
96	2619369	reforms to pregnancy and maternity care. It wasnt just a lighthearted conversation. Clinton also discussed the investigation into links between	Russia	and the Trump campaign, Syria and misogyny in America. Rape Crisis Scotland and Scottish Womens Aid will both refuse to
96	2622160	has put renewed focus on the large number of emigrants from mostly Muslim central Asian states, who have moved to	Russia	to work. Russia's state investigative committee, a body with sweeping powers that is looking into the bomber's background, said it
96	2625444	will have to do so in full public view, for all the world to hear," Haley said in a statement.	Russia	had also demanded an emergency meeting after angrily denouncing the military action as an "aggression against a sovereign state." US
96	2627007	Putin believes that U.S. cruise missile strikes on a Syrian air base broke international law and have seriously hurt U.S.-	Russia	relations, news agencies cited the Kremlin as sayin. Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov was cited as saying that the Russian leader
96	2627072	and as a cynical attempt to distract the world from civilian deaths in Iraq. Peskov was quoted as saying that	Russia	did not believe that Syria possessed chemical weapons and that the U.S. move would inevitably create a serious obstacle to
96	2627107	inevitably create a serious obstacle to creating an international coalition to fight terrorism, an idea that Putin has repeatedly pushed.	Russia	also said it is suspending a deal with the US to prevent mid-air incidents over Syria in response to
96	2627369	strike on a Syrian airbase, calling it a "proportionate and calibrated response". In a televised statement, he also called on	Russia	to play its part in bringing peace to Syria. Read More 9. How have the stock markets reacted? Bonds, gold
96	2627425	safe assets after the United States launched cruise missiles against an airbase in Syria, raising the risk of confrontation with	Russia	and Iran. The U.S. dollar dropped as much as 0.6 percent, while gold and oil prices rallied hard, though the
96	2627581	Bashar Assad's government came under mounting international pressure yesterday after a chemical attack in northern Syria, with even key ally	Russia	saying its support is not unconditional. Turkey, meanwhile, said samples from victims of Tuesday's attack, which killed more than 80
96	2627777	Whatsapp World Health Organization experts work as they take part in an autopsy conducted in a hospital in Adana, Turkey.	Russia	has provided military support for the Syrian government since September 2015, turning the balance of power in Mr Assad's favour
96	2629818	entirely false and politically motivated. The surprise disclosure that Mr Nunes was under investigation injected new uncertainty into the wider	Russia	probe by his committee. The investigation is one of several in Congress examining whether Russia tried to influence the election
96	2629833	new uncertainty into the wider Russia probe by his committee. The investigation is one of several in Congress examining whether	Russia	tried to influence the election in Mr Trumps favour. Russia denies the allegations, which Mr Trump also dismisses. US Secretary
96	2629843	The investigation is one of several in Congress examining whether Russia tried to influence the election in Mr Trumps favour.	Russia	denies the allegations, which Mr Trump also dismisses. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson welcomes Chinese president Xi Jinping at
96	2630229	took the toughest direct US action yet in Syria's six-year-old civil war, raising the risk of confrontation with	Russia	and Iran, Assad's two main military backers. Some 50 Tomahawk missiles were launched from US Navy warships in the Mediterranean
96	2630520	met all day to discuss plans for the missile strikes. US military action put the new president at odds with	Russia	, which has air and ground forces in Syria after intervening there on Assad's side in 2015 and turning the tide
96	2631419	was in breach of international law and their own internal procedures, and accused Washington of barely avoiding combat clashes with	Russia	. In a post on Facebook, Mr Medvedev said the air strike had "completely ruined relations" between the two superpowers. However
96	2631445	Mr Medvedev said the air strike had "completely ruined relations" between the two superpowers. However, the US says it warned	Russia	one hour before it fired 59 tomahawk cruise missiles at the Shayrat air base. Satellite imagery suggests the base that
96	2631596	been established to prevent an accidental clash in Syria during the fight against Isis. On Friday senior US officials said	Russia	has not suspended a military communications channel meant to help US and Russian forces to avoid inadvertent clashes in Syria
96	2631660	Syria were unchanged following the cruise missile strike. The officials said there had been no retaliatory action by Syria or	Russia	taken against American forces in Syria since the strikes against the Syrian airbase. Meanwhile, a visit to Moscow by US
96	2633492	is an "aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international law". "Washington's move deals a significant blow to the	Russia	-US relations, which are already in a deplorable shape," Mr Peskov said. He added that the attack creates a "serious
96	2633666	an estimated 400,000 people. Assad's government had been under mounting international pressure after the chemical attack, with even key ally	Russia	saying its support is not unconditional. Syria rejected the accusations, and blames opposition fighters for stockpiling the chemicals. Russia has
96	2633685	ally Russia saying its support is not unconditional. Syria rejected the accusations, and blames opposition fighters for stockpiling the chemicals.	Russia	has said the toxic agents were released when a Syrian air strike hit a rebel chemical weapons arsenal on the
96	2633969	that he would soon convene an urgent meeting of a Syrian ceasefire task force chaired by the United States and	Russia	. Staffan de Mistura said Russia requested the meeting, which was "agreed upon" by the United States. The envoy has been
96	2633974	an urgent meeting of a Syrian ceasefire task force chaired by the United States and Russia. Staffan de Mistura said	Russia	requested the meeting, which was "agreed upon" by the United States. The envoy has been spearheading peace-making efforts for
96	2634736	attack. The attacks occurred in 2014 and 2015. The panel also finds that IS used mustard gas. :: February 28 2017:	Russia	, a stalwart ally of the Syrian government, and China veto a UN Security Council resolution authorising sanctions against the Syrian
96	2641634	to be ending in the war-torn Syria. Whether it is the ISIS or Assad regime - which is backed by	Russia	and Iran - all the parties seem to be in a competition of targeting the innocent civilians who have nowhere to
96	2641907	REUTERS #9 The deadly attack is likely to dampen the peace talks overseen by United Nations in Geneva and by	Russia	and Turkey. AFP #10 REUTERS #11 REUTERS #12 AP The Syria war, which began in 2011, has killed more than
96	2646918	was demanded for the release of the hostage. His opponents are now gushing about him. The allegation of any Trump-	Russia	connections may now die down. Yesterday major Democratic leaders in Congress supported strikes on Syria. Despite that they are also
96	2647192	Bannon. All that are left in the Trump administration are the Zionists and the crazed generals who want war with	Russia	, China, Iran, Syria, and North Korea. There is no one in the White House to stop them. Kiss good-bye
96	2647216	and North Korea. There is no one in the White House to stop them. Kiss good-bye normalized relations with	Russia	. The Syrian conflict is set to be reopened. That is the point of the chemical attack blamed by Washington on
96	2647267	obvious that the chemical attack is a Washington orchestrated event. According to reports US Secretary of State Tillerson has warned	Russia	that steps are underway to remove Syrian president Assad. Trump agrees. The removal of Assad allows Washington to impose another
96	2647400	via a joint effort against terrorism. This was a ridiculous idea as terrorism is Washingtons weapon. If Washington can move	Russia	out of the way with threats or more Russian misplaced hopes of cooperation with Washington, terrorism will next be directed
96	2647451	will start to work on the Russian Federation and on the Chinese province that borders Kazakhstan. Washington has already given	Russia	a taste of US-supported terrorism in Chechnya. More is to come. If the Russian government had not dithered in
96	2647478	in Chechnya. More is to come. If the Russian government had not dithered in cleaning out ISIS from Syria when	Russia	unexpectedly took the lead from the West, Syria would not face partition or renewed US determination to overthrow Assad for
96	2647575	suddenly Putin accounced a Russian pullout, claiming like Bush on the aircraft carrier, Mission Accomplished. But mission wasnt accomplished, and	Russia	reentered, still with the initiative but set back somewhat from the irrational withdrawal. If memory serves, this in and out
96	2647604	somewhat from the irrational withdrawal. If memory serves, this in and out business happened a couple of times. Then when	Russia	has the war agains ISIS won, they hold back on the finish in the vain belief that now Washington will
96	2647628	agains ISIS won, they hold back on the finish in the vain belief that now Washington will finally cooperate with	Russia	in eliminating the last ISIS stronghold. Instead, the US sent in military forces to block the Russian/Syrian advances. The
96	2647654	stronghold. Instead, the US sent in military forces to block the Russian/Syrian advances. The Russian Foreign Minister complained, but	Russia	did not use its superior power on the scene to move aside the token US forces and bring the conflict
96	2647683	scene to move aside the token US forces and bring the conflict to an end. Now Washington gives warnings to	Russia	not to get in Washingtons way. Will the Russian government ever learn that coopertion with Washington has only one meaning
96	2647736	Independent Media Get Our Free Daily Newsletter Russias only alternative now is to tell Washington to go to hell, that	Russia	will not permit Washington to remove Assad. But the Russian Fifth Column, which is allied with the West, will insist
96	2647758	not permit Washington to remove Assad. But the Russian Fifth Column, which is allied with the West, will insist that	Russia	can finally gain Washingtons cooperation if only Russia will sacrifice Assad. Of course, Russias acquiescence will destroy the image of
96	2647766	Russian Fifth Column, which is allied with the West, will insist that Russia can finally gain Washingtons cooperation if only	Russia	will sacrifice Assad. Of course, Russias acquiescence will destroy the image of Russian power, and it will be used to
96	2647788	sacrifice Assad. Of course, Russias acquiescence will destroy the image of Russian power, and it will be used to deprive	Russia	of foreign exchange from natural gas sales to Europe. Putin has said that Russia cannot trust Washington. This is a
96	2647802	it will be used to deprive Russia of foreign exchange from natural gas sales to Europe. Putin has said that	Russia	cannot trust Washington. This is a correct deduction from the facts, so why does Russia keep putting itself in a
96	2647817	Europe. Putin has said that Russia cannot trust Washington. This is a correct deduction from the facts, so why does	Russia	keep putting itself in a quandry by seeking cooperation with Washington? Cooperation with Washington has only one meaning. It means
96	2647848	Washington? Cooperation with Washington has only one meaning. It means surrender to Washington. Putin has only part-way cleaned up	Russia	. The country remains full of American agents. Will Putin fall to the Washington Establishment just as Trump has? It is
96	2647880	the Washington Establishment just as Trump has? It is extraordinary how little of the Russian media understand the peril that	Russia	is in. Dr. Paul Craig Roberts was Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Economic Policy and associate editor of the
96	2648033	in the US and western countries. A Russian-dubbed version was available almost immediately and was aired on TV in	Russia	, but people in the 'free world' were left without access to the full film." Posted January 18, 2018 Never Miss
96	2648339	destroyed all the cruise missiles this would not happen). As for the Russian political reaction, I find it rather flaccid:	Russia	has condemned the attack and suspended the Memorandum of Understanding on Prevention of Flight Safety Incidents in the course of
96	2648530	clearly an act of aggression against a sovereign Syria. Actions undertaken by the US today inflict further damage to the	Russia	-US relations. Russia has expressed on numerous occasions that it was ready to cooperate on resolving the most urgent issues
96	2648533	of aggression against a sovereign Syria. Actions undertaken by the US today inflict further damage to the Russia-US relations.	Russia	has expressed on numerous occasions that it was ready to cooperate on resolving the most urgent issues the world is
96	2648863	Washingtons decision on air strikes predates the Idlib events, which simply served as a pretext for a show of force.	Russia	suspends the Memorandum of Understanding on Prevention of Flight Safety Incidents in the course of operations in Syria signed with
96	2648918	to discuss the latest developments. Again, I am very underwhelmed to put it mildly. I hope that the outrage inside	Russia	will force Lavrov to cancel his planned meeting with Tillerson. The usually sleepy Duma seems to be uncharacteristically outraged. No
96	2654220	costs, the report stated. This content is from: Video The president will take a more aggressive stance with China and	Russia	if Republicans win the House or the Senate, according to BCA Researchs Matt Gertken. ASIC has cancelled the Australian Financial
96	2663716	to Tehran and slipped the profits to Central American rebels, and which took six years to conclude in court. The	Russia	case, like Watergate, starts with a break-in at Democratic headquarters only Moscow did it, virtually, with cyberwarfare. Like Iran
96	2663832	the truth Flynn facts untruths. Heres one indisputable fact about Lt Gen Flynn: He was paid by firms linked to	Russia	, including the state-run RT TV, and failed to disclose those payments in official White House financial forms filed in
96	2663929	sanctions with Kislyak, although he did just that. Three years ago, former president Barack Obama imposed severe economic sanctions on	Russia	for seizing Crimea and threatening Ukraine, both territories of the old Soviet Union. These measures targeted Moscows financial institutions and
96	2664003	senior adviser Jared Kushner, kept their lips zipped about meetings with Team Putin? And why is Trump denying that the	Russia	story is a reality other than to quash the idea that Moscow wanted him to win the election? Be prepared
96	2669067	cooperated with Russian hackers. Maybe it's becoming our national slogan. There are now competing narratives for any issue that touches	Russia	or intelligence. And every day brings a new set of improbable facts: A cloak-and-dagger visit to the White
96	2669137	grief! The cascade of news is dizzying. It's like living inside a tumbling washer-dryer. Let's unpack some of these	Russia	intelligence puzzles, starting with Trump's allegation of improper surveillance. He spent months insisting that the Russia affair was a "hoax
96	2669153	unpack some of these Russia intelligence puzzles, starting with Trump's allegation of improper surveillance. He spent months insisting that the	Russia	affair was a "hoax" and "fake news." But the FBI probe rolled on. Now Trump is arguing that the real
96	2669472	likes to counterpunch (even when it's counterproductive). In Trump world, every channel becomes a back-channel, and anything that touches	Russia	and Trump becomes radioactive. The Trump effect was clear in The Washington Post's scoop about a Jan. 11 meeting in
96	2669542	Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the military leader of the United Arab Emirates. MBZ, as he's known, was interested in encouraging	Russia	to move away from Iran; Prince apparently hoped to promote quiet contact between Moscow and the new administration. This would
96	2669581	This would probably be a nothing-burger if the FBI's investigation hadn't focused attention on any intersection between Trump and	Russia	. MBZ has been pursuing better relations with Russia for a dozen years, bringing together Russians, Arabs and prominent Americans from
96	2669589	the FBI's investigation hadn't focused attention on any intersection between Trump and Russia. MBZ has been pursuing better relations with	Russia	for a dozen years, bringing together Russians, Arabs and prominent Americans from both parties. The Trump administration, similarly, has advertised
96	2669635	But the overlay of Russian intelligence operations makes ordinary events seem suspect. Trump's entourage began looking to open contacts with	Russia	many months before the election. Some of these feelers may have been innocent attempts to explore diplomatic options for the
96	2669696	That's why we're lucky that an FBI investigation is underway -- to sort out what was appropriate from what wasn't. The	Russia	investigation has become a hammer. That's a good thing in most ways. But it doesn't mean that everything marked "Russia
96	2669716	Russia investigation has become a hammer. That's a good thing in most ways. But it doesn't mean that everything marked "	Russia	" is a nail. At long last, it has come. There can be no way of comprehensively explaining what this means
96	2670834	we learn of Flynn's $500,000 public relations job with Turkey. You see how the focus keeps getting directed away from	Russia	to the Obama administration or any other handy object. Trump continues to blame poor sportsmanship for all his travails, including
96	2670949	show, the formerly bow-tied but still adorable Tucker Carlson is leading a charge that we don't really know that	Russia	hacked the Democratic National Committee and delivered emails to WikiLeaks that were released at just the right moment to undermine
96	2671120	man in the White House? -- is yet to come. For now, we know that the most important aspect of the	Russia	-hacking-wire-tapping-spying-Susan-Rice story is that Trump's transition team was in contact with Russian operatives and others
96	2686202	the United States launched cruise missiles against an air base in Syria, raising the risk of confrontation with Syrian backers	Russia	and Iran. The U.S. dollar dropped half a yen, while gold and oil prices rallied hard, though dealers said the
96	2687978	Handong Global University, said, "It will take time," echoing Kim's view. "The U.S.-led allies as well as China and	Russia	took over two decades to denuclearize North Korea but failed. And you can't expect to clear up such a problem
96	2689285	yet to name an ambassador to Korea, while Washington has announced Trump's picks for top envoys to Japan, China and	Russia	. The media has coined the term "Korea passing" to describe Korea's diplomatic isolation in the Trump era, but the Ministry
96	2697974	to wage any more wars of intervention such as Bush and Obama did, that he wants to put relations with	Russia	and China on the basis of cooperation, and others. These are the basic goalssuch as peace with Russia and Chinathat
96	2697992	relations with Russia and China on the basis of cooperation, and others. These are the basic goalssuch as peace with	Russia	and Chinathat everyone in Germany should be glad about, and say: Finally there is hope that this danger of war
96	2699015	There is also a dynamic that, if America returns to its roots and wants, above all, to put relations with	Russia	and China on a positive basis, essentially everything will be possible. And the potential is absolutely there, because, as I
96	2699295	FIGURE 3 View full size The corridors are growing rapidly. This [Figure 3] is an arrangement among China, Mongolia, and	Russia	, decided upon during the 2016 meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, that encompasses 32 projects. These [Figure 4] are the
96	2699809	9 View full size The whole conception of the New Silk Road has exploded over the last six months. Initially	Russia	was very skeptical. The Central Asian nations were skeptical, or have argued, Should the rail lines be built from West
96	2702366	be the moral driver for us to adhere to this development perspective. It is only if we develop Africatogether with	Russia	, China, India, and other countries, hopefully with the United Statesand only if we develop the Middle East and Southwest Asia
96	2702471	leader of the free West because Trump is now President of the United States? Will she continue the confrontation with	Russia	if Trump seeks reconciliation? Will she continue to push the confrontation to the borders of Russia? Will she continue to
96	2702487	continue the confrontation with Russia if Trump seeks reconciliation? Will she continue to push the confrontation to the borders of	Russia	? Will she continue to participate in interventionist wars to save democracy? No one believes us anyway. The countries of Asia
96	2703194	does not reflect the reality." Peskov also said that the disagreement was unlikely to change the nature of ties between	Russia	and the United States. John Rechy, his skin still beautifully burnished and brown when I saw him last year, his
96	2709446	growing GOP divide in Congress on foreign intervention and use of force Devin Nunes says hes temporarily stepping aside from	Russia	probe UPDATES: 1:45 p.m.: This article was updated to reflect that Customs and Border Protection declined to comment. This
96	2720863	With President Trumps decision to launch punishing missile strikes against Syrian leader Bashar Assads forces, the White House has angered	Russia	and probably dashed any hopes of improving ties with Moscow in the short term. Russia says it will suspend, starting
96	2720878	the White House has angered Russia and probably dashed any hopes of improving ties with Moscow in the short term.	Russia	says it will suspend, starting Saturday, a communications hotline intended to help U.S. and Russian warplanes avoid collisions over Syria
96	2720982	Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev warned ominously that Trumps attack places the U.S. on the verge of military clashes with	Russia	, presumably in the crowded battle space of Syria, where the multi-sided war is in its seventh year. Thats it
96	2721098	Russian military support for Assad and what he said was Moscows failure to stop Syria from using poison gas. Either	Russia	has been complicit or Russia has been simply incompetent, Tillerson said Thursday night. Syria agreed to get rid of its
96	2721103	and what he said was Moscows failure to stop Syria from using poison gas. Either Russia has been complicit or	Russia	has been simply incompetent, Tillerson said Thursday night. Syria agreed to get rid of its chemical weapons under a 2013
96	2721142	a 2013 accord enforced by a United Nations agency. Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., said Friday that	Russia	either allowed Syria to keep banned chemical agents or was being played for fools by Assad. The world is waiting
96	2721164	allowed Syria to keep banned chemical agents or was being played for fools by Assad. The world is waiting for	Russia	to act responsibly, Haley told an emergency session of the U.N. Security Council. As a candidate, Trump repeatedly praised Russian
96	2721244	nothing to thaw long-chilled relations with Moscow. According to the Pentagon, U.S. military officials apparently using the hotline that	Russia	now wants to close warned their Russian counterparts in Syria before the missiles were launched at the Shayrat airbase, northeast
96	2721514	Russian-backed forces were winning the war. Some of Moscows furious reaction may be aimed at a domestic audience in	Russia	, rather than signaling a worsening of ties with Washington. Just how far-reaching Russian anger goes will depend largely on
96	2721626	regard the fight against Islamic State the U.S. priority, not the Assad government. Tillerson is scheduled to meet with his	Russia	counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, while in Moscow. Despite the new tension in ties, he could attempt to use the air strike
96	2721681	Moscow to rein in Assad and work toward a political solution in Syria. Alexander Vershbow, a former U.S. ambassador to	Russia	and NATO, and now a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Center think tank, said Russia was surprised by the retaliatory
96	2721696	a former U.S. ambassador to Russia and NATO, and now a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Center think tank, said	Russia	was surprised by the retaliatory strikes but will not seek to escalate tensions further. While they will be very harsh
96	2722690	is in the best interests of the House Intelligence Committee and the Congress for him to step aside from the	Russia	inquiry while the Ethics Committee investigates, Nunes said in a statement. He will remain committee chairman but said he would
96	2722713	the Ethics Committee investigates, Nunes said in a statement. He will remain committee chairman but said he would hand the	Russia	investigation to Rep. K. Michael Conaway of Texas, the next ranking Republican, until the ethics investigation is completed. In a
96	2722834	There are very strong signs that Ryan did not have confidence in Nunes ability to continue as head of the	Russia	investigation, said Mieke Eoyang, a former Democratic aide on the House Intelligence Committee who now works with Third Way, a
96	2722892	Republicans said he was too close to the president to lead a credible inquiry into whether Trumps associates colluded with	Russia	. In a March 30 interview on CBS This Morning, Ryan gave no indication that Nunes had told him that an
96	2723586	more blunt, saying Nunes was compromised from day one, and he had no business leading the investigation into the Trump-	Russia	connection. Good for him, said Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, which is conducting
96	2726319	weapons against his people. Obama never carried through with that threat, partly because of resistance in Congress, but also because	Russia	induced Assad to agree to the internationally supervised destruction of Syrias chemical weapons stockpile. That diplomatic solution seemed to offer
96	2726586	didnt just nuke the filibuster, it permanently politicized the Supreme Court Theres no guarantee of a credible investigation into Trumps	Russia	ties, but Nunes departure is a start One of the happiest moments in my life was the day in 1999
96	2727656	on Twitter @latimesopinion or Facebook MORE FROM OPINION Goodbye, U.S. Senate Theres no guarantee of a credible investigation into Trumps	Russia	ties, but Nunes departure is a start Congress didnt just nuke the filibuster, it permanently politicized the Supreme Court To
96	2731628	sound of battle but never as horrific as this U.S. missile strike in Syria dashes hope of improving ties with	Russia	President Trump sees push back from far-right supporters over U.S. airstrike in Syria Editorial: Trump told Obama not to
96	2731796	Syrian President Bashar Assad. Even though China normally opposes any use of U.S. force overseas and has consistently sided with	Russia	in vetoing any anti-Syrian resolutions by the U.N. Security Council the Syria drama may have been a welcome distraction
96	2733775	Trump took a fateful first step into Syrias intractable civil war and had to give up on warmer relations with	Russia	? By Friday morning, Syria was denouncing the attack as aggression, and Russia was vowing to strengthen Syrias air defenses. What
96	2733787	had to give up on warmer relations with Russia? By Friday morning, Syria was denouncing the attack as aggression, and	Russia	was vowing to strengthen Syrias air defenses. What we do know is that the 11th week of Trumps presidency marked
96	2736706	of an effort to recover Ukrainian assets stolen after the 2014 ouster of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, who fled to	Russia	. No charges have been filed as part of the investigation. Manafort, a longtime Republican political operative, led the presidential campaign
96	2745012	editorial Thursday. Under this approach, it seems the Syrian conflict could not be resolved peacefully. China has repeatedly voted with	Russia	against U.S.- and British-sponsored United Nations resolutions aimed at pressuring Assad by imposing sanctions on Syria. In February, Amnesty
96	2745218	agency reported. Nicole Liu in the Times Beijing bureau contributed to this report jonathan.kaiman@latimes.com Twitter: @JRKaiman ALSO Syria and	Russia	issue rebuke after U.S. airstrike Syrian ally Iran blasts U.S. missile strikes as dangerous, destructive and a violation of international
96	2746257	the Houses of Parliament. The assailant was shot and killed by police. Boyle is a special correspondent. ALSO Syria and	Russia	issue rebuke after U.S. airstrike Romanian tourist hurt in London attack dies Russian police arrest 3 suspected of links to
96	2746753	and Russian support would help keep Assad in power barring a significant escalation by the Trump administration. As long as	Russia	is supporting Assads regime, these missile attacks are a flexing of muscle by Trump, but they are far from toppling
96	2746834	called for a strong response against the missile strikes. We should send more defenders of holy shrines to Syria and	Russia	should retaliate and bombard the American-sponsored terrorists in Syria too, said Karim Hamwarsi, a worshiper. Others were worried about
96	2747030	targeted by U.S. missiles, as well as nine others in surrounding villages, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency. Advertisement	Russia	joined in condemning the U.S. strike, with President Vladimir Putin calling the attack on Moscows ally an aggression against a
96	2747236	with the U.S. to prevent incidents and ensure flight safety during military operations in Syria. Under the memorandum, signed when	Russia	launched its air campaign in Syria in 2015, Russia and the U.S. had exchanged information about planned flights to avoid
96	2747245	safety during military operations in Syria. Under the memorandum, signed when Russia launched its air campaign in Syria in 2015,	Russia	and the U.S. had exchanged information about planned flights to avoid conflicts during the thousands of airstrikes that have been
96	2747267	the U.S. had exchanged information about planned flights to avoid conflicts during the thousands of airstrikes that have been conducted.	Russia	suspends the memorandum on the prevention of incidents and ensuring air safety during operations in Syria reached with the U.S
96	2747305	with the U.S., the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. However, officials in Washingto said Friday that the U.S. and	Russia	are still talking on a communications hotline about aircraft movement in the crowded skies over Syria. The Department of Defense
96	2747738	in Palm Beach, Fla., where Trump is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said	Russia	had failed in its responsibility to deliver on a commitment to secure Syrias chemical weapons. Tillerson briefed reporters shortly after
96	2747766	on a commitment to secure Syrias chemical weapons. Tillerson briefed reporters shortly after the U.S. launched the cruise missiles, saying	Russia	had either been complicit or simply incompetent in failing to deliver on a 2013 agreement to remove Syrias chemical weapons
96	2748563	which only reveals its short-sightedness and political and military blindness to reality, his office was quoted as saying. Advertisement	Russia	: The Kremlin said President Vladimir Putin considered the move a violation of the norms of international law. His spokesman, Dmitry
96	2748602	spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said the action is causing significant damage to Russian-American relations, which already are in deplorable shape.	Russia	is an Assad ally. China: Beijing warned against the escalation of tension following the strikes. We are concerned about the
96	2749142	more than 70 people Tuesday in rebel-held Idlib province. There have been adamant disavowals from Syria and its ally	Russia	. Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem said Thursday it was not reasonable to assume Syria would resort to chemical weapons when
96	2749340	longtime position that its support for Assad is not unconditional, President Vladimir Putins spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, told the Associated Press.	Russia	demanded a full investigation before any military action is taken. Assad has weathered many storms in six years of conflict
96	2749625	government. It could also raise the chilling possibility of a direct confrontation between two nuclear powers, the United States and	Russia	. For years, the Obama administration resisted such an action, in large part because of a fear that Syria could become
96	2750085	violation of international law Heres some of what we know about the apparent chemical weapons attack in Syria Syria and	Russia	issue rebuke after U.S. airstrike It was less than a couple of hours before dawn when Wael Zefa heard a
96	2750988	from far-right supporters over U.S. airstrike in Syria U.S. missile strike in Syria dashes hope of improving ties with	Russia	Syrias opposition accused President Bashar Assads government of a chemical attack on Khan Sheikhoun, a town in the rebel-held
96	2751191	local time Tuesday, according to U.S. officials who requested anonymity because they werent authorized to speak on the intelligence. Both	Russia	and Syria initially denied their forces had flown in the vicinity of Khan Sheikhoun that day. But Thursday, Syrian Foreign
96	2751289	rebel enclaves near Damascus. The government vehemently denied any wrongdoing, but the U.S. and others wanted Assad removed from power.	Russia	stepped in with a deal that instead called for the government to surrender chemical material stockpiles to the U.N. under
96	2751557	similar compounds. Turkish officials said the results of autopsies on three bodies concluded that chemical weapons had been used. Could	Russia	and Syrias version of events have happened? A number of opposition activists in Khan Sheikhoun said their groups had had
96	2752172	Islamic State of using chemicals in the fight. The Syrian deal The deal between the U.S. (an Assad opponent) and	Russia	(an ally) was struck in September 2013. Under the agreement, Syria gave a manifest of its chemical weapons and facilities
96	2752599	Is Islamic State luring U.S. coalition forces into killing civilians in airstrikes? Before the White House ordered airstrikes in Syria,	Russia	had been the most dominant outside military force, participating in a bloody military escapade aimed at propping up Syrian President
96	2752630	a bloody military escapade aimed at propping up Syrian President Bashar Assad and his government. Since the fall of 2015,	Russia	has launched airstrikes on opposition strongholds, deployed special forces units on the ground, and supplied Syrian government troops with food
96	2752846	Vladimir Putin during a pro-Syrian government demonstration in front of the Russian Embassy in Damascus, Syria. (Muzaffar Salman / AP)	Russia	also succeeded at stymieing any U.S. or NATO intentions to impose a no-fly zone in opposition-held territory, thereby
96	2752943	Syria was not purely to help Assad, analysts said. The move was largely to benefit Moscow. Syria is important to	Russia	for several reasons, said Andrew Parasiliti, director of the Center for Global Risk and Security at the Rand Corporation. These
96	2753093	client and Putin wanted to prevent that, Treisman said. The intention was to preserve the credibility of the image of	Russia	as a reliable friend. A longtime friendship That friendship dates back to the days of the Soviet Union and has
96	2753391	between the two countries came in 2005 when Putin agreed to cancel almost 73% of Syrias Soviet-era debt to	Russia	, according to media reports. It was therefore not surprising when in 2008 Syria threw its support behind Russias military intervention
96	2753430	military intervention into the former Soviet republic of Georgia. Since then, Damascus has continued to benefit from military cooperation with	Russia	, including the receipt of armaments, and help with infrastructure development. In 2012, Moscow joined Beijing in vetoing a United Nations
96	2753531	the Middle East, said Parasiliti, the Rand expert. Autocrats in Iraq, Libya and Egypt traditional Cold War-era allies of	Russia	have all since been toppled. At the core was Syria, Parasiliti said. As a long-term ally, Russia was not
96	2753549	allies of Russia have all since been toppled. At the core was Syria, Parasiliti said. As a long-term ally,	Russia	was not going to let this one go. ann.simmons@latimes.com For more on global development news, see our Global Development
96	2754241	to Islamic State Islamic State fighters seize Palmyra and proceed to destroy many ancient ruins near the fabled Syrian town.	Russia	begins airstrikes in Syria Russian warplanes carry out their first airstrikes in Syria. Russian officials say the attacks in support
96	2761495	sudden rise of Isis/Daesh added a twisted new complication and cover for much larger-scale foreign intervention but by	Russia	instead of the west. But devastating Russian firepower was aimed much more frequently at the democratic rebels who were pounded
96	2762296	the state is the means of organizing, invigorating, or even constructing the national community. In his view, countries such as	Russia	, China andTurkey are models to be admired and emulated. Too many world leaders illiberal democracy is a complete contradiction in
96	2771614	King George VI and Queen Elizabeth I in the Palace of Versailles, and to Nicholas II, the last emperor of	Russia	), and a favourite with former US president Barack Obama and actor Leonardo di Caprio, Louis XIII was the first super
96	2794142	The strike was intended to deter the regime from using chemical weapons again, he said. He said the US informed	Russia	ahead of the Syria strike. "Russian forces were notified in advance of the strike using the established deconfliction line. US
96	2794297	they have sent an important message the US will no longer stand idle as Assad, aided and abetted by Putin's	Russia	, slaughters innocent Syrians with chemical weapons and barrel bombs," they said. PTI Thanks to NCI I have much appreciation for
96	2803222	their peoples in terms of economy, culture, science and art. In line with the expectations of leaders from China and	Russia	, who are the respective pioneers of the Belt and Road Initiative and the EAEU, the two initiatives should find the
96	2817862	airbase raised geopolitical concern but investors across the globe behaved in a rational manner and concerns about any retaliation of	Russia	looks unlikely, Philipp Lisibach Credit Suisse AG said in an interview with CNBC-TV18. Asian markets including India woke up
96	2817941	event was pretty rational. The risks which emanated from US airstrike on Syria airbase is somewhat contained. The fears that	Russia	will retaliate is not necessarily given at this point in time, said Lisibach. Russian President Vladimir Putin described the US
96	2817980	the US airstrikes on Syria as "an act of aggression against a sovereign state" that "dealt a serious blow to	Russia	-US relations," according to a Kremlin statement. Russia said it believed Syria had destroyed all of its chemical weapons and
96	2817988	of aggression against a sovereign state" that "dealt a serious blow to Russia-US relations," according to a Kremlin statement.	Russia	said it believed Syria had destroyed all of its chemical weapons and the US strikes were based on a "far
96	2835513	was demanded for the release of the hostage. His opponents are now gushing about him. The allegation of any Trump-	Russia	connections may now die down. Yesterday major Democratic leaders in Congress supported strikes on Syria. Despite that they are also
96	2841773	military steps. even if key nations like China are standing in the way. Trump has advocated greater counterterrorism cooperation with	Russia	, Assads most powerful military backer. Just last week, the Trump administration signaled the U.S. was no longer interested in trying
96	2841890	north of the country. If Assads military persists in further gas attacks, the Trump administration might logically pursue increased retaliation.	Russia	and Iran, Assads allies, pose other problems. Russian military personnel and aircraft are embedded with Syrias, and Iranian troops and
96	2842324	military intervention in September 2015 led them to suffer a series of battlefield defeats. Instead, Obama sought to work with	Russia	on a negotiated transition. Trump and his top aides had acknowledged in recent days the reality of Assad being in
96	2860932	quicker end, it will not bring back the dead children. The Syrian military denies using chemical weapons. Their international backer,	Russia	, claims that the Syrian military did drop bombs in the affected area but that the chemical effect was not in
96	2861296	UK would not join its US ally in going to war against Syria. And eventually, when Congressional opposition became undeniable,	Russia	provided the US with a way out, arranging for international collection and destruction of Syrias chemical weapons arsenal. Chlorine was
96	2861982	There is still no military solution. This is what we know. So the military/surveillance state got its war against	Russia	after all. My, that was fast. Merely implementing a no-fly zone was widely seen as tantamount to instigating a
96	2862005	My, that was fast. Merely implementing a no-fly zone was widely seen as tantamount to instigating a war with	Russia	, and this move is far more provocative. Perhaps the US thinks it can engage in a show of muscle and
96	2862052	pointed out, some things cant be unsaid. Even if this attack was meant as an over-the-top message to	Russia	regarding its support of Assad, some things cant be undone either. Another line of thought is that this airstrike was
96	2862452	Howard Beale IV, but I dont have the images to confirm his take. Readers? Note that the US did give	Russia	a heads up before the bombing. If you see the press pictures of the runway damage of the Syrian airfields
96	2873532	years of Obama foreign policy failures, Syria is a humanitarian disaster. Bashar al-Assad is a monster, a puppet of	Russia	and Iran, and he has once again used chemical weapons against his own citizens, murdering innocent men, women, and children
96	2876472	the decision to strike." In addition to the blunt message sent to Assad, the strikes are also a signal to	Russia	and Iran, Syria's main benefactors, as well as China, which the U.S. believes isn't doing enough to stop North Korea's
96	2879937	sister with a black ribbon tied to it. After the attack, several politicians have called for restoring capital punishment in	Russia	. But parliament speaker Vyacheslav Volodin dismissed the statements and upbraided the politicians, saying: "One must not use a tragedy to
96	2880301	more questions than answers." U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released a statement calling Assad "a monster, a puppet of	Russia	and Iran, and he has once again used chemical weapons against his own citizens, murdering innocent men, women, and children
96	2880650	more refugees, the strengthening of al-Qaeda and other terrorists, and a possible nuclear war between the United States and	Russia	. This Administration has acted recklessly without care or consideration of the dire consequences of the United States attack on Syria
96	2882807	Quartz Daily Brief, our free daily newsletter with the worlds most important and interesting news. More stories from Quartz: With	Russia	unwilling or unable to remove chemical weapons from Syria, the United States is prepared to do more after its widely
96	2882873	around President Donald Trump's surprise decision to launch the stirke, the most significant military action of Trump's young presidency. However,	Russia	, one of Syrian President Bashar Assad's most important patrons, condemned the move as an act of "aggression." But U.N. Ambassador
96	2882969	that will not be necessary," Haley said. As for why there were chemical weapons in the wartorn nation, Haley suggested	Russia	either knowingly allowed them to remain, was incompetent to remove them, or "it could be that the Assad regime is
96	2883075	and international security could be extremely serious." Also Friday, senior U.S. military officials said the Pentagon is looking into whether	Russia	participated in Syria's chemical weapons attack earlier this week. A drone belonging either to Russia or Syria was seen hovering
96	2883090	Pentagon is looking into whether Russia participated in Syria's chemical weapons attack earlier this week. A drone belonging either to	Russia	or Syria was seen hovering over the site of the chemical weapons attack Tuesday after it happened, according to the
96	2883546	being pulled into the Syrian civil war that began six years ago. U.S. officials placed some of the blame on	Russia	, which has brokered a 2013 agreement with Washington to strip Syria of its chemical weapons stockpiles. Secretary of State Rex
96	2883583	Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, in Florida with Trump, said Moscow had "failed" to live up to its obligations. "Either	Russia	has been complicit or Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement
96	2883588	in Florida with Trump, said Moscow had "failed" to live up to its obligations. "Either Russia has been complicit or	Russia	has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement," Tillerson said. The U.S. Tomahawk
96	2883745	the president is willing to take decisive action when called for," Tillerson said. Trump has advocated greater counterterrorism cooperation with	Russia	, Assad's most powerful military backer. Just last week, the Trump administration signaled the U.S. was no longer interested in trying
96	2883915	north of the country. If Assad's military persists in further gas attacks, the Trump administration might logically pursue increased retaliation.	Russia	and Iran, Assad's allies, pose other problems. Russian military personnel and aircraft are embedded with Syria's, and Iranian troops and
96	2911492	Turkish-held north headed by Akinci is recognised only by Turkey. By AFP BEIRUT: The Damascus regime and its ally	Russia	furiously condemned an American air strike on a Syrian airbase today that marked the first direct US assault on President
96	2911565	the strike "foolish and irresponsible" and Moscow announced a series of retaliatory steps including plans to strengthen Syrian air defences.	Russia	also demanded an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council and US diplomats said it was to meet at 11
96	2911787	Kremlin called the US strike a "gross... violation of international law" and warned it would inflict "considerable damage" on US-	Russia	ties. It immediately suspended a deal with the United States aimed at avoiding clashes in Syrian airspace. The Russian military
96	2912288	military in Syria was informed of the strike beforehand in order to avoid casualties that could prompt a broader crisis.	Russia	stood by Damascus this week despite the global uproar, insisting that the chemical weapons that caused the deaths in Khan
96	2912437	attack" in which "even beautiful babies were cruelly murdered" had required a response. BEIRUT: The Damascus regime and its ally	Russia	furiously condemned an American air strike on a Syrian airbase today that marked the first direct US assault on President
96	2912510	the strike "foolish and irresponsible" and Moscow announced a series of retaliatory steps including plans to strengthen Syrian air defences.	Russia	also demanded an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council and US diplomats said it was to meet at 11
96	2912732	Kremlin called the US strike a "gross... violation of international law" and warned it would inflict "considerable damage" on US-	Russia	ties. It immediately suspended a deal with the United States aimed at avoiding clashes in Syrian airspace. The Russian military
96	2913233	military in Syria was informed of the strike beforehand in order to avoid casualties that could prompt a broader crisis.	Russia	stood by Damascus this week despite the global uproar, insisting that the chemical weapons that caused the deaths in Khan
96	2913409	main global reactions to a US strike on a Syria air base in response to a suspected chemical attack. Against	RUSSIA	: Unsurprisingly, the main ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was robust in its opposition to the strike. The strikes
96	2913458	violation of international norms," the Kremlin said in a statement. The action has inflicted "considerable damage" to already "lamentable" US-	Russia	ties, it added. As a first practical response, Moscow said it would "halt" its deal with the US to avoid
96	2913483	a first practical response, Moscow said it would "halt" its deal with the US to avoid clashes in Syrian airspace.	Russia	also called for an urgent UN Security Council meeting following the strikes. IRAN: The Iranian regime, another Syrian ally, "strongly
96	2913838	main global reactions to a US strike on a Syria air base in response to a suspected chemical attack. Against	RUSSIA	: Unsurprisingly, the main ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was robust in its opposition to the strike. The strikes
96	2913887	violation of international norms," the Kremlin said in a statement. The action has inflicted "considerable damage" to already "lamentable" US-	Russia	ties, it added. As a first practical response, Moscow said it would "halt" its deal with the US to avoid
96	2913912	a first practical response, Moscow said it would "halt" its deal with the US to avoid clashes in Syrian airspace.	Russia	also called for an urgent UN Security Council meeting following the strikes. IRAN: The Iranian regime, another Syrian ally, "strongly
96	2917570	meet on Friday at 11:30 am (1530 GMT) to discuss the US missile strikes on Syria, US diplomats said.	Russia	demanded an emergency meeting after angrily denouncing the military action as an "aggression against a sovereign state." US President Donald
96	2917825	meet on Friday at 11:30 am (1530 GMT) to discuss the US missile strikes on Syria, US diplomats said.	Russia	demanded an emergency meeting after angrily denouncing the military action as an "aggression against a sovereign state." US President Donald
96	2918406	US military launching cruise missiles in Syria (Source: US Department of Defense) U.S. officials placed some of the blame on	Russia	, one of Syria's most important benefactors. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, in Florida with Trump, said Moscow had failed in
96	2918445	failed in living up to a 2013 agreement that was intended to strip Syria of its chemical weapons stockpiles. "Either	Russia	has been complicit or Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement
96	2918450	a 2013 agreement that was intended to strip Syria of its chemical weapons stockpiles. "Either Russia has been complicit or	Russia	has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement," Tillerson said. About 60 U.S
96	2918608	the president is willing to take decisive action when called for," Tillerson said. Trump has advocated greater counterterrorism cooperation with	Russia	, Assad's most powerful military backer. Just last week, the Trump administration signaled the U.S. was no longer interested in trying
96	2918739	north of the country. If Assad's military persists in further gas attacks, the Trump administration might logically pursue increased retaliation.	Russia	and Iran, Assad's allies, pose other problems. Russian military personnel and aircraft are embedded with Syria's, and Iranian troops and
96	2919152	military intervention in September 2015 led them to suffer a series of battlefield defeats. Instead, Obama sought to work with	Russia	on a negotiated transition. Trump and his top aides had acknowledged in recent days the "reality" of Assad being in
96	2919560	US military launching cruise missiles in Syria (Source: US Department of Defense) U.S. officials placed some of the blame on	Russia	, one of Syria's most important benefactors. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, in Florida with Trump, said Moscow had failed in
96	2919599	failed in living up to a 2013 agreement that was intended to strip Syria of its chemical weapons stockpiles. "Either	Russia	has been complicit or Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement
96	2919604	a 2013 agreement that was intended to strip Syria of its chemical weapons stockpiles. "Either Russia has been complicit or	Russia	has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement," Tillerson said. About 60 U.S
96	2919762	the president is willing to take decisive action when called for," Tillerson said. Trump has advocated greater counterterrorism cooperation with	Russia	, Assad's most powerful military backer. Just last week, the Trump administration signaled the U.S. was no longer interested in trying
96	2919893	north of the country. If Assad's military persists in further gas attacks, the Trump administration might logically pursue increased retaliation.	Russia	and Iran, Assad's allies, pose other problems. Russian military personnel and aircraft are embedded with Syria's, and Iranian troops and
96	2920306	military intervention in September 2015 led them to suffer a series of battlefield defeats. Instead, Obama sought to work with	Russia	on a negotiated transition. Trump and his top aides had acknowledged in recent days the "reality" of Assad being in
96	2920528	in explosion deaths. Autopsies conducted on the bodies of victims later confirmed the use of the deadly nerve gas Sarin.	Russia	claims Syria did not use chemical weapons The regimes foremost ally Russia, said there had indeed been a Syrian air
96	2920540	the use of the deadly nerve gas Sarin. Russia claims Syria did not use chemical weapons The regimes foremost ally	Russia	, said there had indeed been a Syrian air strike in Khan Sheikhun but that the a rebel warehouse making bombs
96	2921183	capture several regions of Syria and Iraq, which it has declared as the Caliphate. Syria becomes proxy battleground for US,	Russia	Fearing the rise of the Islamic State, which was born as a result of the United States invasion of Iraq
96	2921239	directly involved, instead preferring to arm rebel groups. Sensing an opportunity to reclaim its spot as a major world power,	Russia	stepped in to the conflict in September 2015, launching air strikes to target terrorists like ISIS and help the Bashar
96	2921263	the conflict in September 2015, launching air strikes to target terrorists like ISIS and help the Bashar Al Assad regime.	Russia	is accused of targeting US-military backed rebel installations, and it has led to a proxy war between Moscow and
96	2921577	in explosion deaths. Autopsies conducted on the bodies of victims later confirmed the use of the deadly nerve gas Sarin.	Russia	claims Syria did not use chemical weapons The regimes foremost ally Russia, said there had indeed been a Syrian air
96	2921589	the use of the deadly nerve gas Sarin. Russia claims Syria did not use chemical weapons The regimes foremost ally	Russia	, said there had indeed been a Syrian air strike in Khan Sheikhun but that the a rebel warehouse making bombs
96	2922232	capture several regions of Syria and Iraq, which it has declared as the Caliphate. Syria becomes proxy battleground for US,	Russia	Fearing the rise of the Islamic State, which was born as a result of the United States invasion of Iraq
96	2922288	directly involved, instead preferring to arm rebel groups. Sensing an opportunity to reclaim its spot as a major world power,	Russia	stepped in to the conflict in September 2015, launching air strikes to target terrorists like ISIS and help the Bashar
96	2922312	the conflict in September 2015, launching air strikes to target terrorists like ISIS and help the Bashar Al Assad regime.	Russia	is accused of targeting US-military backed rebel installations, and it has led to a proxy war between Moscow and
96	2926636	Mali, April 7 (Reuters) - France does not want an escalation of the Syrian conflict following the U.S. missile strikes and	Russia	should now join talks to bring about a negotiated solution to the conflict, French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said
96	2926683	German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel, Ayrault said: "We do not want an escalation. We have to stop the hypocrisy. If	Russia	is acting in good faith it should stop and negotiate. "We do not wish to raise the stakes, but to
96	2933494	said it would lead to "more dead civilians, more refugees ... and a possible nuclear war between the United States and	Russia	." Her statement represents one of the strongest condemnations of Trump's strike order, and a departure from a bipartisan group of
96	2933593	more refugees, the strengthening of al-Qaeda and other terrorists, and a possible nuclear war between the United States and	Russia	. This Administration has acted recklessly without care or consideration of the dire consequences of the United States' attack on Syria
96	2937931	throughout the day Thursday.Russia said it considers the strike an "aggression against a sovereign state," which will further harm US-	Russia	ties. "President Putin considers American strikes on Syria aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international norms, and under
96	2950277	strikes without mentioning congressional approval. Symbolic though it may be, the latest US action could trigger significant changes. Relations with	Russia	may witness new tensions. Committed as Putin is to Assad, Russia will resist greater US military action. The Kremlin press
96	2950288	latest US action could trigger significant changes. Relations with Russia may witness new tensions. Committed as Putin is to Assad,	Russia	will resist greater US military action. The Kremlin press secretary has called the American attacks an aggression against a sovereign
96	2950482	had almost resorted to military attacks against the Syrian government. This was called off after Syria agreed to a US-	Russia	deal to turn over its chemical weapons stockpile for destruction. It is now apparent that some chemical weapons were retained
96	2952042	Trumps full remarks following the US military strikes on Syria https://t.co/ndZqA9fvTm pic.twitter.com/Rg7Aa8qDSN CNN (@CNN) April 7, 2017	Russia	and Iran, Assad's allies, pose other problems. Russian military personnel and aircraft are embedded with Syria's, and Iranian troops and
96	2952537	unilateral military steps even if key nations like China are standing in the way.Trump has advocated greater counterterrorism cooperation with	Russia	, Assad's most powerful military backer. Just last week, the Trump administration signalled the US was no longer interested in trying
96	2952984	military intervention in September 2015 led them to suffer a series of battlefield defeats. Instead, Obama sought to work with	Russia	on a negotiated transition.Trump and his top aides had acknowledged in recent days the "reality" of Assad being in power
96	2953244	government has denied it was behind the attack.- The US military action has put the new president at odds with	Russia	, which has air and ground forces in Syria after intervening there on Assad's side in 2015 and turning the tide
96	2953277	Assad's side in 2015 and turning the tide against mostly Sunni Muslim rebel groups.- The missile strikes came hours after	Russia	warned the United States that there could be "negative consequences" if Washington took military action against Syria.- US officials tells
96	2953304	could be "negative consequences" if Washington took military action against Syria.- US officials tells AFP on condition of anonymity, that	Russia	was informed before the missile strike. Paris: From strong messages of support to fierce condemnation, here are the main global
96	2953343	main global reactions to a US strike on a Syria air base in response to a suspected chemical attack. Against	RUSSIA	: Unsurprisingly, the main ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was robust in its opposition to the strike. The strikes
96	2953392	violation of international norms," the Kremlin said in a statement. The action has inflicted "considerable damage" to already "lamentable" US-	Russia	ties, it added. As a first practical response, Moscow said it would "halt" its deal with the US to avoid
96	2953467	near future to strengthen and improve the effectiveness of the Syrian armed forces' air defence system," said spokesman Igor Konashenkov.	Russia	also called for an urgent UN Security Council meeting following the strikes. SYRIA: The Syrian government said it would redouble
96	2956806	in the future of the DC Universe Vladimir Putin Russian president Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Thursday that while	Russia	and Syria "enjoy a relationship of cooperation," Russia does not support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "unconditionally." Peskov added that
96	2956814	Putin Russian president Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Thursday that while Russia and Syria "enjoy a relationship of cooperation,"	Russia	does not support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "unconditionally." Peskov added that "it is not correct to say that Moscow
96	2957029	Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies. Kramer noted that Peskov's comments were "especially cynical," because he "implied, falsely, that	Russia	has no real ability to keep Assad from committing mass murder and should therefore not be blamed for anything that
96	2957091	of flexibility in this," Kramer added. putin assad Story continues Some observers viewed Peskov's statement Thursday as a signal that	Russia	is willing to use its leverage in Syria not to remove Assad, but to negotiate some kind of deal with
96	2957199	into another round of talks and push back the possibility of punitive strikes on the regime," said Boris Zilberman, a	Russia	expert at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. While the statement does not go quite as far as Russia's offer
96	2957272	room for negotiation. Ian Bremmer, president of the political risk firm Eurasia Group, agreed that it was "very unlikely" that	Russia	was ready to throw Assad under the bus. "But [Peskov's] statement does put some pressure on Assad to both rein
96	2957307	pressure on Assad to both rein him in on his military activities" and push for "eventual diplomatic outcomes," Bremmer said. "	Russia	is one of two key external players here Iran being the other and it needs to assert itself with Assad
96	2957390	after he crossed Obama's now-infamous "red line" in 2013, the US lost credibility in the region and signaled to	Russia	and Iran that not even the worst chemical weapons attack in decades was enough to spur the US to attack
96	2960829	It's unclear what those steps are, but the secretary of state says Assad has no future leading Syria and that	Russia	, which is standing behind the Syrian government's claims of innocence in the attack, should rethink its support for the Syrian
96	2960900	include strikes on Syrian military targets or keeping the Syrian air force from flying. However, there are concerns about how	Russia	could react to US military action. (Read more Syria stories.) Police in Missouri have had to give the parents of
96	2961302	aggression." The Washington Post notes that the US attack brings with it a heightened risk of confrontation with Syria supporters	Russia	and Iran. Russia initially defended Assad after the civilian deaths, saying that government airstrikes had hit chemical weapons being stored
96	2961305	Post notes that the US attack brings with it a heightened risk of confrontation with Syria supporters Russia and Iran.	Russia	initially defended Assad after the civilian deaths, saying that government airstrikes had hit chemical weapons being stored illegally by rebels
96	2961400	60 Tomahawk missiles early Friday in what President Trump says was a response to a chemical attack on civiliansand what	Russia	and Syria say was an act of aggression. A spokesman for Vladimir Putin told reporters Friday that Putin considers the
96	2961451	under a "trumped-up" pretext. Russian officials say the strike on the Shayrat airfield has destroyed the chances of US-	Russia	anti-terror cooperation in Syria, CNN reports. Iran also condemned the attack, calling it "dangerous" and "destructive." US allies, including
96	2962364	risks and opportunities the strike has opened up for Trump. There's now an opportunity for the US to demand that	Russia	help get rid of Assadbut there's the risk Putin might reject any such deal, that the strike could hurt the
96	2963732	more London terror attack stories.) One potentially dangerous consequence from the US strike on Syria: A hotline of sorts between	Russia	and the US is kaput. In the wake of the strike, Moscow says it will no longer participate in what
96	2963803	And cramped isn't an overstatement: Those skies are filled with pilots from the US-led coalition, the Syrian government, and	Russia	, which has been waging an air campaign on behalf of Syria. Things were dicey even with the coordination in place
96	2963925	officials shared information with their Russian counterparts in Syria. The US has not commented publicly on the Russian decision. Meanwhile,	Russia	has promised to help Syria strengthen its air defenses in the wake of the US strike. A Russian defense ministry
96	2963966	spokesman didn't provide details but said a "complex of measures" would be put in place, per the AP. (Read more	Russia	stories.) Neil Gorsuch will be the next justice on the Supreme Court. The Senate made it official Friday with a
96	2964085	his first arguments a week from Monday. (Read more Neil Gorsuch stories.) Things are getting tense between the US and	Russia	following the US missile strike on a Syrian air base. Vladimir Putin's office says the attack dealt a "significant blow
96	2964159	consequences in Syria and abroad. Meanwhile, Russia's prime minister says the strike was nearly an attack on the military of	Russia	itself. The Shayrat air base appears to house Russian special forces and helicopters. US officials warned Russia about the incoming
96	2964176	the military of Russia itself. The Shayrat air base appears to house Russian special forces and helicopters. US officials warned	Russia	about the incoming missiles 60 to 90 minutes before they hit. In response to the attack, Russia says it will
96	2964193	US officials warned Russia about the incoming missiles 60 to 90 minutes before they hit. In response to the attack,	Russia	says it will shore up Syria's air defenses and move a frigate into the area. It also says it cut
96	2964225	frigate into the area. It also says it cut off communications with the US regarding air operations over the country.	Russia	and the US had been holding multiple calls a week to share information and avoid accidental conflicts in Syria, such
96	2964266	as firing on each other's troops or colliding with each other's planes, the Los Angeles Times reports. US officials deny	Russia	has followed through on that threat, saying the two countries held their regularly scheduled call Friday morning. (Read more Syria
96	2964480	who had hoped to use the meeting to be seen by the world as Trump's equal. China typically sides with	Russia	in support of Assad and opposes unilateral military action. Experts believe Xi and China are more likely to take Trump's
96	2970584	of Brahmos cruise missiles deployed in the country. Responding to a question on the number of Brahmos missiles used by	Russia	, the number deployed in India and the quantum of investment by the two nations, Minister of State for Defence Subhash
96	2970609	India and the quantum of investment by the two nations, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre said the Indo-	Russia	joint venture was a big success for India. Brahmos is a state-of-the-art supersonic cruise missile, which is
96	2970701	test-fired from Odisha coast, says DRDO Responding to a question on the need for uninterrupted supply of spares from	Russia	for military equipment, he said the issue has been discussed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin
96	2971008	well-equipped free Syrian army would prevail. "The only reason why Bashar Assad is in power today is because of	Russia	and Iran certainly not because of Syrians," McCain said. Sen. John McCain says Russia and Iran are the only reasons
96	2971022	in power today is because of Russia and Iran certainly not because of Syrians," McCain said. Sen. John McCain says	Russia	and Iran are the only reasons Bashar al-Assad is still in power https://t.co/fW4tgkRxvf CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) April
96	2971057	t.co/fW4tgkRxvf CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) April 7, 2017 Russian President Vladimir Putin has been a staunch ally to Assad, and	Russia	became more involved on his behalf in 2015, tipping the scales in favor of Assad's government. The civil war roiling
96	2976755	A A A A For all the Latest World News, Download News Nation Android and iOS Mobile Apps. New Delhi :	Russia	on Friday said that US strikes in Syria have inflicted 'considerable damage' to US-Russia ties. President Vladimir Putin considers
96	2976770	iOS Mobile Apps. New Delhi : Russia on Friday said that US strikes in Syria have inflicted 'considerable damage' to US-	Russia	ties. President Vladimir Putin considers the US strike on a Syrian airbase on Friday as "aggression against a sovereign state
96	2976824	against a sovereign state in violation of international norms, and under an invented pretext," Peskov was reported as saying. Earlier,	Russia	, one of the key supporter of the Assad regime in Syria, has "failed in its responsibility" to deliver on a
96	2976873	Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said ahead of his visit to Moscow next week. Tillerson's visit, the first trip to	Russia	by a Trump administration official aimed at establishing closer ties with the former Cold War foe, was announced after the
96	2976932	Khan Sheikhun in rebel-held Idlib province. Also Read | Several dead in US strike on Syria base: Homs governor "Clearly	Russia	has failed in its responsibility. EitherRussia has been complicit or either Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to
96	2976944	US strike on Syria base: Homs governor "Clearly Russia has failed in its responsibility. EitherRussia has been complicit or either	Russia	has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of that agreement," Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
96	2977030	and asked all "civilised" countries to join it to end the killing of innocent people. Also Read: Syria chemical attack	Russia	defends Assad govt amid international outcry On President Donald Trump's orders, US warships in theMediterranean Sea launched between 50-60
96	2977728	Centre." The new hall would replace the existing three buildings on the site, Main Hall, Cedar Hall and Green Hall.	Russia	has 'egg on their face' after Trump airstrike, says former US ambassador to Syria Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely
96	2977802	egg on their face," Kattouf, who served under the George W. Bush administration, said on " Squawk Box ." Kattouf said that	Russia	guaranteed in 2013 that Syria's chemical weapons arsenal would be removed or destroyed. Obviously, that did not happen "100 percent
96	2977841	100 percent," Kattouf said. After Thursday's U.S. missile strikes on a Syrian air base, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said	Russia	had failed to carry out the 2013 agreement to secure Syrian chemical weapons. He said Moscow was either complicit or
96	2977870	to secure Syrian chemical weapons. He said Moscow was either complicit or incompetent in its ability to uphold that deal.	Russia	said the U.S. strikes against Bashar Assad's government violated international law. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin believed the U.S
96	2977986	showed the U.S. is not afraid to use force. "Let's face it: Part of the audience here is not just	Russia	, Iran and Syria. Part of the audience is (Chinese) President Xi (Jinping)," Stavridis said on "Squawk Box." As missiles hit
96	2978905	response to Syrian forces' suspected use of chemical weapons. The strikes were denounced as illegal by Syria and its allies	Russia	and Iran. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on the world "to reject such policies, which bring only destruction and danger
96	2979099	the international arena and the peace process in Syria needed to be accelerated. French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said	Russia	and Iran needed to understand that supporting Assad made no sense and that the escalation of the U.S. military role
96	2983012	area where we already have very good promoters. And I was criticised for putting the races in Baku and in	Russia	because they hadnt got that much racing history." By GMM 7 April 2017 - 07:01 Lewis Hamilton admitted he is
96	2988804	Arabia, the leading oil producer in the world, and the core leader of Sunni Muslims in the world.Vladimir Putin of	Russia	regarded the airstrike as an act of agreession, which is considered to have strained US-Russia relations.Putin views the US
96	2988820	the world.Vladimir Putin of Russia regarded the airstrike as an act of agreession, which is considered to have strained US-	Russia	relations.Putin views the US strikes on Syria as aggression against a sovereign state in violation of the norms of international
96	2988857	the norms of international law and on a made-up up pretext. Washingtons step will inflict major damage on US-	Russia	ties, Dmitry Peskov, Putins spokesman said.Angela Merkel and Francois Hollande, leaders of Germany and France, released a joint statement in
96	2988955	it launched a missile strike early Friday on a Syrian air base in response to this week's chemical attack, while	Russia	condemned the move as "aggression" and suspended crucial coordination with Washington in Syria's congested skies. The overnight missile attack, which
96	2988996	marked the first time the U.S. has directly targeted Syrian President Bashar Assad's forces, was condemned by his allies in	Russia	and Iran but welcomed by the Syrian opposition and its supporters, who expressed hope it signaled a turning point in
96	2989222	a sovereign state in violation of international law." Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said "Washington's move deals a significant blow to the	Russia	-U.S. relations, which are already in a deplorable shape," and poses a "serious obstacle" for creating an international coalition against
96	2989246	are already in a deplorable shape," and poses a "serious obstacle" for creating an international coalition against terrorism. Story continues	Russia	said it is suspending a memorandum with Washington signed after Russia began an air campaign in support of Assad in
96	2989257	for creating an international coalition against terrorism. Story continues Russia said it is suspending a memorandum with Washington signed after	Russia	began an air campaign in support of Assad in September 2015 under which the two exchange information about their sorties
96	2989594	pressure after the chemical attack on the northern town of Khan Sheikhoun, which killed 87 people, including 31 children. Even	Russia	has said its support is not unconditional. Syria denied using chemical weapons. Russia has said the toxic agents were released
96	2989607	killed 87 people, including 31 children. Even Russia has said its support is not unconditional. Syria denied using chemical weapons.	Russia	has said the toxic agents were released when a Syrian airstrike hit a rebel chemical weapons arsenal, and that blame
96	2989769	he would soon convene an urgent meeting of a Syrian cease-fire task force chaired by the United States and	Russia	. Staffan de Mistura said Russia requested the meeting, which was "agreed upon" by the United States. The envoy has been
96	2989774	urgent meeting of a Syrian cease-fire task force chaired by the United States and Russia. Staffan de Mistura said	Russia	requested the meeting, which was "agreed upon" by the United States. The envoy has been spearheading peace-making efforts for
96	2991153	size of your organisations budget for training and retraining and Ill predict with absolute certainty, the future of your organisation.	Russia	has condemned US President Donald Trump for launching an airstrike on a Syrian military base for a chemical attack on
96	2991175	condemned US President Donald Trump for launching an airstrike on a Syrian military base for a chemical attack on civilians.	Russia	has condemned US President Donald Trump for launching an airstrike on a Syrian military base for a chemical attack on
96	2991235	strikes had been carried out on an invented pretext and claimed the Syrian army did not have chemical weapons.According to	Russia	, the strike would do significant damage to US-Russia ties and created a serious obstacle to creating an international coalition
96	2991244	and claimed the Syrian army did not have chemical weapons.According to Russia, the strike would do significant damage to US-	Russia	ties and created a serious obstacle to creating an international coalition to defeat Isis.Kremlin also added that Russian president Vladimir
96	2993792	Mediterranean Sea. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert S. Price/U.S. Navy via AP) Sophisticated militaries such as those of	Russia	and China have the capability, on paper, to shoot down or otherwise defeat subsonic cruise missiles like the Tomahawk. But
96	2997904	an FBI deputy director whose wife has ties to former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Every emphasis weve had on	Russia	interfering with our election is legitimate, Grassley said in his weekly press call. But theres not enough concern about whos
96	2997954	praised the intelligence committees of both the House and Senate as doing a good job in investigating the role of	Russia	in our campaign. On Thursday, Republican Rep. Devin Nunes of California withdrew from his role leading a congressional investigation into
96	2998215	intelligence related to Trump associates or whether she asked for their identities, though she did say that reports related to	Russia	increased in the final months of the presidential election. Rice has firmly denied that she or other Obama officials used
96	2998338	Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Adam Schiff of California, said he appreciated Nunes decision to step aside from the	Russia	investigation. There was a cloud hanging over us after the White House incident, Schiff said Thursday. The FBI is also
96	2998368	the White House incident, Schiff said Thursday. The FBI is also conducting an investigation into ties between Trumps associates and	Russia	. In late March, Grassley sent a letter to FBI Director James Comey questioning what involvement FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe
96	3000364	the conflict are still with us today. America entered nearly three years after the war began, joining Britain, France and	Russia	in the fight against Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. When it ended on Nov. 11, 1918, more than 4.7
96	3001788	States was still wrapping up World War I, Wilson decided U.S. troops needed to intervene in another part of Europe:	Russia	. While war was raging on the western front, Wilson deployed two contingents totalling some 13,000 U.S. troops to northern Russia
96	3001808	Russia. While war was raging on the western front, Wilson deployed two contingents totalling some 13,000 U.S. troops to northern	Russia	to shore up imperialist White Russian forces fighting Soviet revolutionaries. It was the first and only time U.S. troops deployed
96	3027663	one described as "paralysis through analysis." But others were concerned about second- and third-order effects, including the response of	Russia	, which also has installed sophisticated air-defense systems in Syria, according to the officials who spoke on condition of anonymity
96	3027972	with a modest web of Syrian air defenses and potentially more advanced types of surface-to-air missiles provided by	Russia	. One of Assad's more prevalent systems, the S-200, was used to target Israeli jets last month, but missiles were
96	3030013	calling it a "disgrace to humanity" that crossed "a lot of lines." U.S. officials placed some of the blame on	Russia	, one of Syria's most important benefactors. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, in Florida with Trump, said Moscow had failed in
96	3030052	failed in living up to a 2013 agreement that was intended to strip Syria of its chemical weapons stockpiles. "Either	Russia	has been complicit or Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement
96	3030057	a 2013 agreement that was intended to strip Syria of its chemical weapons stockpiles. "Either Russia has been complicit or	Russia	has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of the agreement," Tillerson said. The U.S. Tomahawk
96	3030217	the president is willing to take decisive action when called for," Tillerson said. Trump has advocated greater counterterrorism cooperation with	Russia	, Assad's most powerful military backer. Just last week, the Trump administration signaled the U.S. was no longer interested in trying
96	3030387	north of the country. If Assad's military persists in further gas attacks, the Trump administration might logically pursue increased retaliation.	Russia	and Iran, Assad's allies, pose other problems. Russian military personnel and aircraft are embedded with Syria's, and Iranian troops and
96	3030837	military intervention in September 2015 led them to suffer a series of battlefield defeats. Instead, Obama sought to work with	Russia	on a negotiated transition. Trump and his top aides had acknowledged in recent days the "reality" of Assad being in
96	3030947	down in broad daylight in Ukraine last month. Ukraines president quickly labeled Voronenkovs brazen murder an act of terrorism by	Russia	. The killing is part of an unsettling pattern showing how Putins government has allowed a brutal culture to arise in
96	3031091	related homicides. Nina Ognianova, with the Committee to Protect Journalists, has said journalists can be slain with impunity in Putins	Russia	for covering corruption and human rights abuses. This grim reality underscores that our own government needs to be wide awake
96	3048046	other IVD techniques.In Vitro Diagnostics Market: Regional InsightOn basis of geography, the market has been segmented into five countries Brazil,	Russia	, India, China, and South Africa. The BRICS IVD market is expected to have a healthy growth rate owing to the
96	3048100	to have the major share and is likely to remain the largest regional segment of BRICS countries, followed by Brazil,	Russia	, India, and South Africa.Rampant economic growth observed in BRICS countries and emerging markets enabling patient base to afford diagnostic services
96	3058672	is a manufacturer of ortho-xylene with a capacity of 150 KTA. Consumption of ortho-xylene in Eastern Europe and	Russia	is expected to be strong on account of the thriving construction industry.Request For TOC@The major players in the ortho
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96	3118146	a detailed insight into the global hydropower market along with market analysis of key countries - US, Canada, Brazil, Norway, Turkey,	Russia	, China, India, Japan, Vietnam and Iran. The report covers information related to market size, installed capacity, power generation and market
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96	3125008	requirement of clean water. With the scarcity of clean water, the governments of various countries like the U.K, China, India,	Russia	, South Africa, Japan, America and others are taking initiatives to supply clean and hygiene water to the people living in
96	3139538	innocent civilians will not go unanswered by the United States," it also "heightened tensions between our nation and adversaries like	Russia	and Iran." Davis said he hopes "Assad hears this message loud and clear." "The atrocities the world witnessed this week
96	3140856	military steps. even if key nations like China are standing in the way. Trump has advocated greater counterterrorism cooperation with	Russia	, Assad's most powerful military backer. Just last week, the Trump administration signaled the U.S. was no longer interested in trying
96	3140973	north of the country. If Assad's military persists in further gas attacks, the Trump administration might logically pursue increased retaliation.	Russia	and Iran, Assad's allies, pose other problems. Russian military personnel and aircraft are embedded with Syria's, and Iranian troops and
96	3141407	military intervention in September 2015 led them to suffer a series of battlefield defeats. Instead, Obama sought to work with	Russia	on a negotiated transition. Trump and his top aides had acknowledged in recent days the "reality" of Assad being in
96	3145602	that Iran achieved in 2015 with the five permanent members of the Security Council - the US, Britain, France, China and	Russia	- plus Germany. He emphasized that Hungary and Iran had already agreed over plans for the construction of the plant which
96	3148696	military steps. even if key nations like China are standing in the way. Trump has advocated greater counterterrorism cooperation with	Russia	, Assads most powerful military backer. Just last week, the Trump administration signaled the U.S. was no longer interested in trying
96	3148813	north of the country. If Assads military persists in further gas attacks, the Trump administration might logically pursue increased retaliation.	Russia	and Iran, Assads allies, pose other problems. Russian military personnel and aircraft are embedded with Syrias, and Iranian troops and
96	3149247	military intervention in September 2015 led them to suffer a series of battlefield defeats. Instead, Obama sought to work with	Russia	on a negotiated transition. Trump and his top aides had acknowledged in recent days the reality of Assad being in
96	3165629	result will likely be increased suffering for the Syrian people. And this unilateral U.S. attack could possibly even draw in	Russia	and Iran, which have been close partners of the Assad regime. Congress must not allow Trump to act unilaterally. It
96	3166045	after issue. In recent days, in particular, his administration has been drowning in scandal and incompetence, both with respect to	Russia	and the presidents paranoid claims about President Obama wiretapping Trump Tower. Rushing to war will likely provide no positive, lasting
96	3168242	the US must work with all parties to reinforce longstanding international norms against the use of chemical weapons, to hold	Russia	and Syria to the 2013 deal to destroy these weapons and to see that violators are made accountable. Sen. Sanders
96	3168838	The Admiral Grigorovichs presence will depend on the situation, but in any way it will last more than a month.	Russia	, it scarce needs be said at this point, is an ally of Syria. The question must be asked what Putin
96	3169775	worse, because Trump sold himself as an isolationist. Trump says there wont be follow up to this attack. Trump gave	Russia	a heads up, while not giving Congress a heads up. At least Bush was willing to follow through on his
96	3170198	anything we have ever seen from the coalition, and its up there with the levels of allegations we saw against	Russia	a year ago. Something is shifting a lot more [innocent Muslim] civilians are dying, and its happening on Donald Trumps
96	3171054	and say Trumps action against Syria sends the correct sort of message to the world. China, Iran, and Syrias ally	Russia	are not. As a result of his launch of 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles last night, Russia will soon have a
96	3171070	Iran, and Syrias ally Russia are not. As a result of his launch of 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles last night,	Russia	will soon have a frigate loaded with Russian cruise missiles anchored at the logistics base in Syrias port of Tartus
96	3171315	that a Republican Congress will condemn Trumps abuse of power any more than they will willingly investigate his ties to	Russia	, or force him to release his tax returns, or submit to a medical examination to prove he is even fit
96	3176978	was pegged at $139, Bahrain at $84, Angola at $82, and Oman at $75. Others are Saudi Arabia at $74,	Russia	at $72, Kazakhstan at $71, and Gabon at $66; as well as Azerbaijan at $66, Iraq at $61, Abu Dhabi
96	3178072	Vladimir Putin, condemned U.S. cruise missile strikes on Syria on Friday, warning the move would further damage already battered U.S.-	Russia	relations which Moscow had hoped President Donald Trump would revive. U.S. officials said they had informed Russian forces ahead of
96	3178192	to cooperate with Trump to jointly fight Islamic State in Syria, a move it was banking on to boost U.S.-	Russia	ties which are at a post-Cold War low. After the U.S. strikes, that task now looks harder. President Putin
96	3178254	on a made-up up pretext, said a Kremlin statement. This step by Washington will inflict major damage on U.S.-	Russia	ties. Putin, a staunch ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, was holding a meeting of Russias Security Council to
96	3178441	designed to prevent possible military incidents between the two great powers, which support opposing sides in the Syrian civil war.	Russia	condemns the U.S. illegitimate actions against the lawful Syrian government, the Foreign Ministry said, referring to the U.S. bombing carried
96	3178477	to the U.S. bombing carried out in response to the alleged use of chemical weapons by the Syrian state military.	Russia	denies that the Syrian state military used chemical weapons, and maintains that Syrian militants were responsible for a recent chemical
96	3178551	declaring he acted in Americas national security interest against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The strikes drew sharp criticism from	Russia	, Mr. Assads ally. U.S. officials said the military fired dozens of cruise missiles against the base in response to the
96	3178732	Sergei Lavrov said there were no reports of any Russians being hurt in the attack. He said he hoped U.S.-	Russia	ties would not be irreparably hurt as a result. Rex Tillerson is due to make his first visit to Moscow
96	3178765	due to make his first visit to Moscow next week as U.S. secretary of state, an eagerly awaited event in	Russia	where politicians have been anxious to try to use the change of administration to reboot relations. Share this: Twitter Facebook
96	3179021	in Syria. UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Jeffrey Feltman, said the December 30, 2016 Syrian ceasefire brokered by	Russia	, Iran and Turkey had faltered in the last two months amid a steady escalation of military activity. Mr. Feltman said
96	3179188	a blatant act of aggression which had caused six deaths and huge material damage. Mr. Feltman said that Iran and	Russia	condemned the U.S. attack, with the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and New Zealand
96	3180010	started hitting the air base around 8:30 Eastern Time, also avoided Russian fighter jets and other Russian military facilities.	Russia	is a staunch ally of the Bashir Assad-led Syrian government and has been instrumental in co-ordinating some of
96	3180523	declaring he acted in Americas national security interest against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The strikes drew sharp criticism from	Russia	, Mr. al-Assads ally. U.S. officials said the military fired dozens of cruise missiles against the base in response to
96	3181020	weapons attack was launched this week, an escalation of the U.S. military role in Syria that immediately raised tension with	Russia	. Just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he had ordered the attack, a spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin
96	3181174	leaves Mr. Trump facing his biggest foreign policy crisis since his January 20 inauguration, raising the risk of confrontation with	Russia	and Iran, Assads two main military backers. U.S. officials said they informed Russian forces ahead of the missile attacks and
96	3191729	and his National Security Team to fully engage Congress in this effort. Democrat Donald Norcross said in a statement that	Russia	should also be held accountable for its support of Syrian President Bashar Assad. The strikes were an appropriate, proportional response
96	3230757	President in the company of Washington's most important global interlocutor. To some extent, they also end Trump's notorious ambiguity towards	Russia	and its President Vladimir Putin who have been propping up the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The strikes
96	3231107	and tremendous downside. Save your 'powder' for another (and more important) day!" Two days prior to that he had tweeted, "	Russia	is sending a fleet of ships to the Mediterranean. Obama's war in Syria has the potential to widen into a
96	3231193	children, women and men and wounded hundreds. Although the Assad government denied having used the chemical weapons, with its benefactor	Russia	also chiming in in denial, Trump said yesterday it had crossed "many, many lines" for him beyond the red line
96	3232087	remote archipelago. It is one of the murkiest chapters in the history of colonial rule in India. Moscow, April 7 :	Russia	on Friday condemned US cruise missile strikes on a Syrian military target and suspended a deal with the US to
96	3232169	target in Syria on Thursday. According to Moscow, the Thursday night strike would impair the already "deplorable" bilateral ties between	Russia	and America and hamper the "effective fight" against terrorism. "We're urging the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting
96	3232219	US struck the Shairat military base in Homs province in central Syria, killing six Syrian soldiers and causing huge damage.	Russia	also said the air strikes were planned by the US before Tuesday's toxic gas attack in Idlib. Moscow and Damascus
96	3255861	a signal to an increasingly aggressive Israel that he still had chemical weapons; or maybe it was a warning to	Russia	that he wasn't a pawn to be traded in a grand bargain with Trump. But most likely, it was a
96	3261283	Russian commitments throws more light on the issue of its capability at any further force projection in Europe or otherwise.	Russia	maintains its military presence in 10 countries: Abkhazia, Armenia, Belarus, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the unrecognised Transnistrian Republic, Syria, Tajikistan and
96	3261326	Each deployment calls for allocation of funds. Sputniknews.com on October 8, 2016 quoted Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, stating that	Russia	intends enhancing its military bases abroad. According to the minister, Russia is in discussions with Vietnam, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, the
96	3261337	2016 quoted Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, stating that Russia intends enhancing its military bases abroad. According to the minister,	Russia	is in discussions with Vietnam, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, the Seychelles and Singapore among others. The Russian commitment in Syria is
96	3261503	the Russian outlay for roads and rails. Notwithstanding the huge difference in funding between a combined EU and that of	Russia	, the former considers Russia as its biggest threat. With the outlays for defence being so widely different when a comparison
96	3261507	roads and rails. Notwithstanding the huge difference in funding between a combined EU and that of Russia, the former considers	Russia	as its biggest threat. With the outlays for defence being so widely different when a comparison is drawn between the
96	3261538	so widely different when a comparison is drawn between the overall defence spending and the US presence in Europe, is	Russia	really the great big threat that EU seems to have sleepless nights about? With oil and gas prices unlikely to
96	3261647	its members fall far short. If NATO members increase their budgets, it helps EU too. EU's current threat perceptions, primarily	Russia	centric, further accentuated by terrorism, especially post the Syrian narrative; can push their defence budgets further north. In the Russian
96	3261696	increased spending has gone south. EU countries take the stance that post the 2007 financial downturn, when their budgets dipped;	Russia	continued to enhance its military expenditure and hence the Russian threat is more viable. The argument has some well founded
96	3261837	as the Russians can afford. Beyond it would be overreach, which actuated the break-up of the Soviet Union to	Russia	. However, even such limited fallout creates great consternation in European capitals and needs to be guarded against with sufficient deterrence
96	3261921	threat perceptions. Russia's proximate neighbours are more sensitive as compared to central/western/southern EU countries. The Baltic States bordering	Russia	reflect the maximum increase. Latvia's budget will be up 60 per cent this year, Lithuania's by 35 per cent and
96	3261982	defence expenditure. Romania has also enhanced its budget. Putin may be ambitious, but is also a realist for sure. With	Russia	trying to strengthen its influence in Central and South Asia, there is hardly any room for fresh manoeuvres in Europe
96	3262034	the India-US relations has spurred the Russians to relate more strongly with China and work on linkages with Pakistan.	Russia	is also assuming the role of a pre-eminent power broker in Afghanistan. However, its growing influence in South and
96	3263307	tumultuous day in American politics when Devin Nunes, Trump's chief ally on the Congressional committees investigating the president's connections to	Russia	, stepped aside from the inquiry, leaving the White House extremely vulnerable. Both Clinton and Trump stood to gain by shifting
96	3263671	Trump has existential considerations weighing on his mind. The biggest challenge ahead will be to avoid a collision course with	Russia	. The Kremlin's reaction has been exceptionally sharp. Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday: 'President (Vladimir) Putin regards the US
96	3264057	pale of the UN Charter and international law. This, in turn, severely affects whatever residual chances exist for any US-	Russia	detente in a foreseeable future. Tillerson's talks in Moscow next Wednesday will be taking place in a tense atmosphere. US
96	3264212	military balance in favour of ISIS whom Trump pledges to vanquish from the face of the earth. To be sure,	Russia	has heavy stakes in the fight against ISIS. The subway attack in St Petersburg has only hardened the Russian resolve
96	3264913	reason it's concerning is because when the Iran deal took place, all it did was empower Iran, and it empowered	Russia	. And it emboldened Iran to feel like they could get away with more. You can put sanctions on a country
96	3269816	used to store chemical weapons used by the regime until 2013, when a deal was struck with the US and	Russia	to remove its declared arsenal. Photograph courtesy: Pentagon Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Trump said he
96	3270142	Florida. Photograph: Carlos Barria/Reuters US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who is set to visit Moscow next week, said	Russia	'failed in its responsibility' to deliver on a 2013 commitment to secure Syrias chemical weapons. Clearly Russia has failed in
96	3270159	next week, said Russia 'failed in its responsibility' to deliver on a 2013 commitment to secure Syrias chemical weapons. Clearly	Russia	has failed in its responsibility. Either Russia has been complicit or either Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability
96	3270166	responsibility' to deliver on a 2013 commitment to secure Syrias chemical weapons. Clearly Russia has failed in its responsibility. Either	Russia	has been complicit or either Russia has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of that
96	3270172	commitment to secure Syrias chemical weapons. Clearly Russia has failed in its responsibility. Either Russia has been complicit or either	Russia	has been simply incompetent in its ability to deliver on its end of that agreement, Tillerson told reporters. He said
96	3270233	of Assads regime. We have very high confidence that the attacks involved the use of sarin nerve gas, he said.	Russia	, who has provided military support for Bashar al-Assads government since September 2015, said that the air strikes could undermine
96	3270495	Kingdom and Israel backing it as a just response to the chemical attack by President Bashar Al-Assad's regime, but	Russia	and Iran strongly condemned the unilateral move. The UK government said it fully supports the US missile strike. A 10
96	3271229	and executioner in Syria. This is not what international law is all about, he told reporters ahead of the meeting.	Russia	, one of the closest allies of the regime of Assad, said it considers the US strike as aggression against a
96	3271257	regime of Assad, said it considers the US strike as aggression against a sovereign state which will further harm US-	Russia	ties. President Putin considers American strikes on Syria aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international norms, and under
96	3271334	and confirmed by the (Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons). This step by Washington inflicts considerable damage to US-	Russia	relations, which are already in a lamentable state, Peskov added. Russia also called for an emergency meeting of the United
96	3271345	This step by Washington inflicts considerable damage to US-Russia relations, which are already in a lamentable state, Peskov added.	Russia	also called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss the US missile strikes. Iran also
96	3271958	civilians, more refugees, the strengthening of al-Qaeda and other terrorists, and a possible nuclear war between the US and	Russia	, she said. This administration has acted recklessly without care or consideration of the dire consequences of the US attack on
96	3278879	sexual orientation of the President of the Russian Federation." It was banned by the Central District court of Tver, Central	Russia	in May 2016, along with other images uploaded to the Russian social media platform Vkontakte by defendant Aleksandr Tsvetkov. Russian
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