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Rare progress in Russia-US cooperation

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Despite the still-uaverse geopolitical tensions, Russia and the US have reached a rare consensus to continue cooperation in space.

Trump admits Russia is likely to be immune to sanctions

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Despite assessing the sanctions as unlikely to impact Russia, President Donald Trump has said he will implement them if a peace deal with Ukraine is not reached.

Europe plans to borrow tens of billions of euros to increase military aid to Ukraine

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Eight European countries have publicly expressed interest in the EU's lending program to strengthen Ukraine's defense and military aid.

Mr. Trump sets a deadline for the Russia-Ukraine peace agreement

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US President Donald Trump has asked Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace agreement before August 8, otherwise the US will be ready to impose additional sanctions.

Hundreds of relics of Buddha return to India after 127 years

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The collection of precious stones associated with the Buddha has been repatriated after India strongly opposed the auction plan in the UK.

Russian human losses in Syria skyrocketed in 2017

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According to the Russian Defense Ministry, since the beginning of the year, 10 Russian soldiers have been killed in Syria. But a Reuters study shows that the actual figure is much higher.

Russian reporter killed by IS shelling in Syria

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Khaled Alkhateb, a reporter for Russian media channel RT's Arab channel, died in a shelling carried out by the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) terrorist group in the eastern suburbs of Homs province, Syria on July 30.

President Putin determined to keep air base in Syria for another half century

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law approving an agreement with the Syrian government allowing Russia to maintain an air base in Syria for nearly half a century.

Raqqa Citadel is slipping out of reach of IS in Syria

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The self-proclaimed Islamic State of IS is having difficulty keeping Raqqa its "capital" in Syria, as local military forces are rapidly moving forward to overthrow rebels.

US asks allies to erase IS's book, not Syria

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The international alliance leading the US anti-IS has asked its allies in Syria to focus on the fight against the IS fighters, not on the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Russia-Iran help Syria reclaim dozens of oil wells from IS

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The Syrian government has recaptured control of more than 40 oil wells in the city of Raqqa, which has just been liberated from IS, with the help of Russia and Iran.

Russian Embassy in Syria suddenly hit by artillery shells

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Fireworks targeted the Syrian capital Damascus on July 16 left seven people injured. In particular, the two shells hit the Russian Embassy in Syria, causing material damage.

Israel strongly opposes the Russia-US deal in Syria

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Israel opposes the signing of a ceasefire in southern Syria between Russia and the US, which increases Iran's presence in Syria.

Another Russian military advisor died in Syria

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Russian military advisor Nikolay Afanasov was killed in a suspected riot by rebels against the Syrian government. The Ministry of National Defense has proposed posthumously awarding the honorary title of the Russian Federation to the officer.

China thirsty for geopolitical interests in Syria

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China really does not want to be left out and is eager to participate as one of the key countries in solving the Syrian crisis, so Beijing is taking strong steps now.

Russia sends kalibr cruise missile cargo area to Syria

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The Black Sea fleet's Admiral Essen missile ship area left Sevastopol, sailing towards the Syrian coast to join the Russian warship group - Sputnik received this information from a source in the Russian Defense Ministry.

Russia, US and Jordan reach ceasefire agreement in Syria

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Russia, the US and Jordan have reached a ceasefire and a peace settlement agreement in southwestern Syria, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on July 7.

US wants to help Russia establish a no-fly zone in Syria

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The US is ready to cooperate with Russia to establish a no-fly zone and other measures to stabilize Syria - US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on July 5.

Syria first prints portrait of President Assad with new coins

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For the first time, a portrait of President Bashar al-Assad was printed on a 2,000-pound Syrian currency, starting to circulate on July 2.

Scene of the Syrian capital devastated after 3 car bombs exploded

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Three car bombs exploded in the Syrian capital Damascus on the morning of July 2, killing at least 18 people.