Russia intensifies airstrikes against IS

Russia intensifies airstrikes against IS

(VOVworld) - Russian combat aircraft have conducted 164 sorties and hit 556 terrorist targets in Syria over the past three days, Russia's General Staff said Monday
Russia says it has never attacked civilians in Syria

Russia says it has never attacked civilians in Syria

(VOVworld) – The Russian Air Force has never attacked civilians since it started air strikes in Syria 3 months ago. On Sunday, Senior Lieutenant General Viktor Bondarev, Russian Aerospace Defense Forces Commander,...
Russia accuses IS oil tankers crossing Syria to Turkey

Russia accuses IS oil tankers crossing Syria to Turkey

(VOVworld) - Russia said Friday that trucks loaded with oil continue to cross Syria into Turkey but in lesser numbers due to Russia’s airstrike campaign against Islamic State. Citing intelligence data, Moscow said the...
Europe: a year of instability

Europe: a year of instability

(VOVworld) – Europe has faced instability and challenges in 2015 – security threats, slow economic recovery, and divisions provoked by a growing migration crisis