Russian military "ready" to cooperate with US on int'l security

The Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday it is willing to implement the agreements reached in Helsinki between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on international security.

Putin: Moscow, Tehran successfully cooperate to settle the crisis in Syria

China, India vow to strengthen cooperation

China and India working together will accelerate the common development of the two countries, benefit the entire world, and contribute to the progress of human civilization, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday.

Iraqi Air Force Stages Massive Bombing of ISIL's Positions in Eastern Syria

The Iraqi Air Force carried out fresh combat flights over ISIL's strongholds in Southeastern Deir Ezzur, imposing major losses on the terrorists on Friday, the Iraqi army’s Joint Command said in a statement.

British PM seeks close trade ties with Turkey after Brexit, further developing their security cooperation

Britain is Turkey's "true friend" and hopes that the two countries will build close trade relations after it leaves the European Union in 2019, British Prime Minister Theresa May said Tuesday.

Американская коалиция все еще ждет трудных боев в Ракке

Около сотни боевиков запрещенной в РФ группировки "Исламское государство" сдались в северном сирийском городе Ракка за последние сутки.

Iraqi top military delegation departs for Tehran

Iraqi army Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Othman al-Ghanemi, heading a high-ranking delegation, left Baghdad for Tehran on Wednesday.

Iraq, Turkey to Establish Crisis Management Center amid Referendum Concerns: Report

The governments of Iraq and Turkey have agreed to set up a permanent crisis management center in a bid to address the existing concerns about a plan by the Arab country’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region to hold an independence referendum, a report said.

East China Sea: China, Japan agree on early launch of air, maritime contact mechanism

China and Japan agreed to launch an air and maritime contact mechanism as early as possible at their seventh round of high-level consultations on maritime affairs held here from Thursday to Friday.

Turkey sees 'signs YPG provided safe corridor to Daesh'

"The National Intelligence Organization is monitoring this issue closely. There are some signs in this regard [that a safe corridor has been provided]. Some of them have been verified [by Turkish intelligence]," Ibrahim Kalin said in an interview aired live on private NTV network.

Syrian Chief of Staff Discuss with his Iranian Counterpart Enhancing Military Cooperation

Chief of Staff of the Syrian Army and Armed Forces Gen. Ali Abdullah Ayoub and his Iranian counterpart Major General Mohammad Baqeri met on Monday in Tehran and discussed enhancing military cooperation between the armies of the two countries in the confrontation of takfiri terrorism and improving coordination on the latest political and military situation in Syria.

Participants in Greece Forum decide to establish ancient civilization assembly

Participating foreign ministers in 10 ancient civilizations forum in Athens in their final declaration on Monday decided to establish Ancient Civilization Assembly as a ground for dialogue and cultural cooperation between the member-states.

Iran Says Russia Could Use Iran Bases for Anti-Terror Battle in Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the country could, if necessary, allow Russia to use its military bases on “a case by case basis” for missions against terrorists in Syria.

Iraqi Foreign Minister: We strike terrorism wherever it exists in cooperation with Syria

Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari said in a statement that “we strike terrorism wherever it exists in cooperation with our neighbor Syria,” affirming that what harms Syria harms Iraq.

Australia may consider working with Russia to fight ISIS: defense minister

The Australian government has not ruled out working with Russia in the fight against the Islamic State (IS) group in the Middle East, the nation's defense minister said Sunday.

NATO keeps trying to draw Russia into confrontation, meddle in internal affairs: Vladimir Putin

NATO is constantly trying to draw Russia into a confrontation, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. He added that members of the alliance continue to interfere in Russia’s domestic affairs.

Trump open to conducting joint strikes on IS with Russia: White House

The White House said Monday that the newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump is open to conducting joint strikes with Russia on Islamic State (IS) terrorists.

Pentagon denies U.S. military coordination with Russia in Syria

U.S. Department of Defense spokesmen, Adrian Rankine-Galloway, told Sputnik News that the USA has not carried out coordinated airstrikes with Russia in Syria. Specifically, he said "The Department of Defense is not coordinating airstrikes with the Russian military in Syria."

L’opération russo-turque en Syrie, un pas important vers le règlement du conflit

Les Forces aérospatiales russes et la Force aérienne turque ont mené une opération visant à libérer la ville syrienne d’Al-Bab des terroristes de Daech. Dans une interview à Sputnik, les représentants des partis de l'opposition parlementaire turque dressent le bilan des activités conjointes dans la région.

Turkish General Staff Praises First Joint Airstrikes With Russia in Al-Bab

The Turkish General Staff on Wednesday praised coordination with Russia in the operation against Daesh terrorist group in Syria's Al-Bab in the province of Aleppo.