Vladimir Putin

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Syrian rebel group Free Syrian Army rules out any cooperation with Moscow before it stops bombing.

Russian President sheds light on his discussion with Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad.

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Vladimir Putin's increasing attempts to position himself as a vital power-broker in the Middle East continue.

13 people, including medical staff, were killed after a hospital in Idlib was hit by Russian air strikes.

Syrian president holds talks with Kremlin leader as Russian fighter jets bomb rebel groups in Syria.

Under the deal, Moscow and Washington have agreed to maintain 'safe distance' from each other's fighter jets.

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Washington calls Russia's aerial campaign 'reckless' and 'irresponsible'.

Riyadh and Moscow broadly agree on ongoing military campaign in Syria despite some lingering concerns.

Defence officials warn UK and Russia are 'a step closer to war'.

Russia says it is targeting Isis with cruise missiles - so how have the Islamists reached Aleppo?

Moscow intends to reach out to the Free Syrian Army to avoid escalating the conflict in war-torn Syria.

Putin's team won 15-10 against a side consisting of Russian businessmen and friends of the Russian premier.

Physicians for Human Rights claims Russian warplanes struck medical facilities in Idlib, Hama and Latakia.

Russia launched 26 cruise missiles from warships in the Caspian Sea.

According to the Russian media everyone except the US is impressed by Russia's unilateral action.

Moscow says Russian warplane entered Turkish airspace due to 'unfavourable weather conditions'.

The 72-hour ceasefire holds in east Ukraine for first time since April 2014.

State-owned Rossiya 24 shows weather forecast in Syria for Kremlin's aerial campaign.

Putin wants his Ronald Reagan moment but Russia's foray into Syria has no exit strategy

IBTimes UK explains why Russia has launched a military campaign in war-torn Syria.

BREAKING: Russian jets allegedly targeted Free Syrian Army based in north Hama.

Putin obtains parliamentary authorisation to deploy troops in war-torn Syria.

$500m training programme paused after 54 rebels were attacked and gave their arms to Al-Qaeda.

Discussions at the UN General Assembly come after the thawing of relations between West and Iran.

Russian deputy foreign minister says US, Saudi, Iran, Turkey and Egypt will discuss Syria conflict solution.