Syria not a bargaining chip in relations with West – Lavrov

Moscow will make no “backstage” agreements on Syria in exchange for Western concessions on missile defense or any other disputed issues, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.

May 16, 2013 17:58

Northern exposure: Ice melt inspires race for Arctic riches

Six countries have broken the ice and won Arctic Council observer status at the latest conference. Melting Arctic ice is exciting countries remote from the region, seeking access to promising hydrocarbon deposits and new logistics routes.

May 15, 2013 04:59

Anti-Syria hysteria? US pushes chemical weapons claim

US Secretary of State John Kerry said there is “strong evidence” proving the Syrian government used chemical weapons in its war against the militant opposition, a position at odds with recent UN findings.

May 11, 2013 11:41

No S-300 supplies planned, Russia finalizes standing Syrian weapons contracts - Lavrov

Russia is not planning to supply Syria with any weapons beyond the current contracts that are nearing completion, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said refuting speculations that Moscow was going to sell S-300 air defense systems to Damascus.

May 10, 2013 13:58

Russia, US to push for global Syria conference to bring conflicting sides to table

Russia and the US reiterated their commitment to bringing the sides of the Syrian conflict to the negotiating table, and have announced an international conference to be called by the end of May which will serve as a follow-up to the Geneva communiqué.

May 07, 2013 14:54

Rebels accuse Assad of large scale massacre after US speaks of arming opposition

Syria’s opposition has accused government forces of massacring at least 62 people. The allegations come after the US has publicly admitted that it’s now considering supplying arms to the rebels.

May 04, 2013 18:41