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Russian Press at a Glance, Monday, April 15, 2013

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Russian Press at a Glance, Monday, April 15, 2013

09:59 15/04/2013

A brief look at what is in the Russian papers today

Russia Delivers Over 30 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Syria
17:09 14/04/2013
A Syrian Airlines plane carrying more than 30 tons of humanitarian aid for the victims of the ongoing conflict in Syria has landed in Damascus, Russia's embassy in the Syrian capital said on Sunday.
Syrian Rebels Funded by Afghan Drug Sales - Russia
14:45 11/04/2013
About 20,000 mercenaries fighting in Syria are financed by the proceeds of Afghan drug trafficking, Russia’s Federal Drug Control Service director Viktor Ivanov said on Thursday.
Turkey to Set Up Separate Camp for Syria's Christians
13:57 11/04/2013
Turkey will establish a separate camp for Syrian Christians fleeing the violence in their war-torn country, Today's Zaman daily said on Thursday citing a senior official from the government’s Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate.
Syria Conflict to See No Winner - Russian FM
08:50 11/04/2013
The conflict in Syria will have no winner, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.
Russia’s Mediterranean-Bound Warships Reach Indian Ocean
09:23 06/04/2013
Russia’s naval task force dispatched to the Mediterranean has passed the Strait of Malacca and entered the Indian Ocean, a Pacific Fleet spokesman told RIA Novosti on Saturday.
Four Italian Journalists Abducted in Syria - Agency
04:57 06/04/2013
Four Italian journalists were abducted on Friday in northern Syria, Italy’s ANSA news agency reported early on Saturday Moscow time, citing a foreign ministry statement.
Russia Contributes $1 Mln to Red Cross Mission in Syria
22:15 05/04/2013
Russia has contributed $1 million to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to finance the ICRC humanitarian operation in Syria, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
Syria Needs Negotiations to Stop ‘Massacre’ – Putin
20:26 05/04/2013
Russia is not looking to oust Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and wants the conflicting parties to negotiate and stop the “massacre,” putting an end to the “catastrophe” in Syria, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.1
Syria Becoming Center of Gravity for Terrorists - Diplomat
17:47 04/04/2013
Syria is turning into a “center of gravity” for international terrorists as the ongoing civil war between rebels and government forces continues, Alexander Lukashevich, a spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said on Thursday.
Syrian Jihadists Launch Russian-Language Website
19:30 02/04/2013
Confirming Russian Islamists’ involvement in the Syrian civil war, a new website has been launched to promote the activity of a Syrian rebel group – in Russian language.
Ukrainian Reporter Returns to Syria after Captivity
15:05 02/04/2013
Ukrainian journalist Ankhar Kochneva, who was held captive by militants in Syria for five months before she escaped last month, has returned to the war-torn Middle Eastern nation, she told RIA Novosti by phone on Tuesday.
Iran Should Join Syria Conflict Settlement Efforts - Amr
20:24 31/03/2013
Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Amr said on Sunday he believes that Iran should participate in the search for a diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict in Syria.
Iraq to Tighten Searches of Iran-Syria Flights - Media
08:21 31/03/2013
Iraq has announced it will search more Iranian aircraft flying via its airspace to Syria, soon after US State Secretary John Kerry slammed Baghdad for taking no action in that regard, media reported Saturday.
Russia Slams Arab League’s Decision to Arm Syrian Rebels
18:28 27/03/2013
The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday that the Arab League’s decision to allow its members to supply Syrian opposition forces with weapons broke international laws.
Russian Press at a Glance, Tuesday, March 26, 2013
09:35 26/03/2013
A brief look at what is in the Russian papers today
US Aiding Arms Shipments to Syrian Rebels—Report
23:10 25/03/2013
The United States has been assisting Turkey and Arab nations boost their arms deliveries to Syrian rebels in recent months as the armed opposition attempts to unseat Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, The New York Times reported Monday.
UN Withdraws Foreign Staff from Syria over Insecurity
23:03 25/03/2013
The United Nations said Monday that it is withdrawing staff from Syria over security conditions after mortar shells fell near a hotel housing its employees.
Israeli Army Opens Fire at Syrian Military Post
13:07 24/03/2013
The Israeli army opened fire at a Syrian military post in retaliation to a fire attack on its patrols in the Golan Heights, an army spokesman said on Sunday.1
UN Chief Strongly Condemns Damascus Mosque Attack
08:13 23/03/2013
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the recent attack on the Iman mosque in Damascus, Syria, that killed more than 40 people, including a senior Muslim cleric, and injured dozens.1

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