Russia and Syria

UN calls for ceasefire in Syria

Mar 22, 2012

The previously divided UN Security Council sent a strong and united message to the Syrian government and opposition yesterday to immediately implement proposals by international envoy Kofi Annan to end the year-long bloodshed.

Russian warship carrying attack helicopters turned back

Jun 19, 2012

UK turns back Russian ship on arms embargo

Russia suspends NEW arms shipments to Syria

Jul 9, 2012

Russia will not deliver new weapons to Syria so long as the situation in that country is unstable

Interfax announces Russian Warship headed to Syria

Jul 10, 2012

New York Times Covers Maneuvers

Russia holds talks with Syrian Opposition

Jul 11, 2012

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov talks with Abdelbasset Sida, leader of the opposition Syrian National Council

Russia proposes UN resolution on Syria without sanctions

Jul 11, 2012

The draft "strongly urges" all sides to immediately cease violence and calls for "urgent" and "immediate" implementation of Annan's plan.But there is no threat of action against Assad

Russia opposes UN sanctions on Syria (again)

Jul 12, 2012

Russia rejected calls for sanctions against Syria on Thursday, while the United States warned the UN mission to the conflict-stricken country should be withdrawn without new measures.UN Security Council ambassadors held their first talks on rival Russian and Western draft resolutions on Syria with a July 20 deadline for a vote. No progress was reported.

Russia accuses West of "blackmail" concerning Syria

Jul 16, 2012

Western Countries have threatened Russia and China for not cooperating, says Russia

Decision to be made on UN observation mission

Jul 20, 2012

Security Council that must decide the future of the UN observer mission in Syria by July 20