Military

The Russian president ruled out sending ground troops to Syria.

Foreign ministers also agree that Assad ‘cannot be a partner’ in fight against Islamic State.

US plans a new strategy to take on Islamic State.

Russian warships in the Capsian sea have launched rocket strikes on ISIL targets in Syria, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told the Russian media Wednesday. Four missile ships launched …

A united front on Ukraine, for now, and confusion on Syria.

Senior commander gives president to avoid a complete withdrawal of troops.

‘Russia’s actions are not contributing to the security and stability of the region,’ Alliance says.

As Russia pounded Syria with airstrikes for a second day Thursday, the Obama administration showed little appetite for directly challenging Moscow’s bold foray into the Middle Eastern …

Foreign minister says Russia targeted ‘ISIL-associated depots, armaments and sites.’

Negotiators set a new deadline for reaching an agreement and are optimistic about meeting it.

Rising concern that true motive of attacks was to protect Syrian president.

Putin’s airstrikes set up a new dilemma for Obama — and fuel critics of his foreign policy.

The Russian leader’s sudden moves in Syria catch the White House by surprise.

Kremlin decision follows Putin’s talks with Obama at the UN.

Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday defended President Barack Obama’s decision not to strike Syria more than two years ago over its chemical weapons, with one …