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US sends 17,000 troops to the Middle East not just for Hormuz or Iranian uranium
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The US Department of War is considering deploying an additional 10,000 infantry soldiers to the Middle East.
Russian oil finds a way out as the US stirs to ease sanctions
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that Washington can flexibly adjust sanctions on Russian oil depending on market developments.
Nord Stream heats up again: Russia criticizes Germany, US intends to take over the pipeline
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the US intends to take over the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
US declares no need for infantry to participate in Middle East conflict
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US expects the conflict with Iran to end in a few weeks and does not need to use ground forces.
Russian oil tanker enters British waters immediately after new tightening order
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A tanker on the sanctions list passes through the English Channel and enters British waters.
Russia declares the end of Syria's civil war
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The civil war in Syria has truly stopped, said Senior Lieutenant General Sergey Rudskoy, Director of the combat operations department of the Russian General Staff.
Syria threatens to attack if the US crosses the red border
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The military alliance supporting President Bashar al-Assad has threatened to attack US positions in Syria, warning that control of US airstrikes will end if Washington crosses the red line.
The attacker outside Notre Dame Cathedral declares acting for Syria
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The hammer- user who attacked a police officer outside Notre Dame Cathedral on June 6 shouted "This is an action for Syria".
President Assad: The worst in Syria is behind
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President Bashar al-Assad said the worst in Syria's civil war had fallen behind, following a series of victories of the Syrian army with the help of its Russian ally.
IS rebels completely defeated in Aleppo, Syria
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The town of Maskanah, the last stronghold of IS in Aleppo province, Syria, was liberated by Syrian military and joint forces on June 4.
Russia destroys 80 IS rebels trying to break the Syrian city
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Russia airstrikes killed 80 rebels of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS), destroying 36 vehicles and 8 fuel trucks along with 17 jeepes equipped with mortars and large weapons in Raqqa, Syria.
Russian warships drop 4 missiles on IS stronghold in Syria
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On May 31, the Russian Defense Ministry said that Russian warships fired four cruise missiles to destroy heavy equipment and kill gunmen of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) terrorist group fleeing from Raqqa to Palmyra, Syria.
Russia airstrikes to kill 120 terrorist rebels in Syria
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Russian space forces have killed 120 IS rebels trying to escape the city of Raqqa, Syria.
Syrian forces call on IS to surrender before the final battle in Raqqa
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On May 25, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said they would not harm the IS fighters in Raqqa if they surrendered before the end of May.
A series of photos of rebels loyal to IS occupying the first city in the Philippines
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The Maut rebels with ties to the group have clashed with Philippine security forces in Marawi City. On the morning of May 23, the Philippine army withdrew most of the city, making Marawi the first city in Southeast Asia to fall to IS.
Russian military advisor sacrifices himself while trying to rescue teammates in Syria
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Captain Evgey Konstantinov, a Russian military advisor, sacrificed himself while trying to rescue his comrades from Hoi giao fighters in Syria.
New steps forward for Russia - US in Syria
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The US armed forces are in the final stages of signing a new agreement with Russia, policeco quoted the statement of General Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff.
US attacks Syrian army in safe zone
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On May 18, the US-led coalition launched an attack on the Syrian army in the al-Tanf area in the miniature escalation area.
