Russia’s defense ministry said Tuesday that two soldiers acting as military instructors to government troops in Syria had been killed by terrorists. Russian professional servicemen who were in a unit of Syrian forces as instructors came under a mortar attack from a group of militants, according to the defense ministry. ...
Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad said the United States’ missile strikes in Syria undermine reputation of President Donald Trump as they benefit terrorists and groups that seek to derail international reconciliation efforts. Talking to Sputnik on Monday, Mekdad said Syria will find ways to protect itself with Russian support ...