World Mar 05 Russian, Turkish presidents announce Syria cease-fire Both Russia and Turkey appear eager to avoid a showdown now also, but the sharply conflicting interests in Idlib province make it difficult to negotiate a mutually acceptable compromise.
World Feb 20 2 Turkish soldiers killed in Syria airstrike The Syrian government's crushing military campaign against the rebel-held Idlib stronghold, backed by Russia, has led to direct clashes between Syrian and Turkish troops on several occasions in recent weeks.
Science Feb 06 NASA’s record-setting Koch returns safely from space Christina Koch wrapped up a 328-day mission on her first flight into space, providing researchers the opportunity to observe the effects of long-duration spaceflight on a woman.
World Jan 21 Putin names new Cabinet as key members of Russian government stay Russian President Vladimir Putin formed his new Cabinet Tuesday, replacing many of its members but keeping his foreign, defense and finance ministers in place.
World Jan 16 Putin cements power as Russian lawmakers approve his new prime minister The approval comes a day after President Vladimir Putin kicked off an unexpected reshuffle of his inner circle that could keep him in power well past the end of his term in 2024.
World Jan 15 Russian prime minister resigns amid Putin’s power play Vladimir Putin's proposed constitutional amendments could herald his intention to carve out a position that would let him stay at Russia's helm after his presidency ends.
World Dec 24 Putin says Russia is leading the world in hypersonic weapons The Pentagon and the U.S. military services have been working on the development of hypersonic weapons in recent years.
World Dec 09 Putin and Zelensky agree to revive peace talks at 1st meeting President Vladimir Putin of Russia met with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine for the first time Monday at a summit in Paris to try to end five years of war between Ukrainian troops and Moscow-backed separatists.
World Oct 25 Russia says it sent hundreds of additional troops to Syria The ministry said about 300 military police have arrived in Syria to patrol the northeastern areas along the border with Turkey.
World Oct 22 Russia, Turkey seal power in northeast Syria with accord The leaders of Russia and Turkey announced an agreement Turkey for their two countries' forces to jointly patrol almost the entire northeastern Syrian border after the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters, filling the void left by departing American troops after President…