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An Israeli-Russian coordination team set up to prevent the countries accidentally trading fire in Syria will be headed by their deputy armed forces chiefs and will hold its first meeting by Oct. 5, an Israeli military officer said on Thursday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Monday to set up the team as Moscow steps up military support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who has been losing ground to an Islamist-led insurgency. Israel is worried the Russian deployment, which U.S. officials and regional sources say includes advanced anti-aircraft units and warplanes, risks pitting Russian forces against its own over Syria. Israeli jets have occasionally struck in neighboring Syria to foil suspected handovers of sophisticated Russian- or Iranian-supplied arms to Assad's guerrilla allies in Lebanon. The United States has also raised concerns that Russian military support for Assad could raise the risk of confrontation with the U.S.-led coalition that has been carrying out air strikes against Islamic State in Syria. An Israeli military officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Reuters the talks with Moscow would focus on aerial operations in Syria and "electromagnetic coordination." The latter appeared to refer to the sides agreeing not to scramble each other's radio communications or radar-tracking systems, and devising ways of identifying each other's forces to avoid any unintended confrontation in the heat of battle. Israel and Russia will also coordinate on sea operations off Syria's Mediterranean coast, where Moscow has a major naval base, the Israeli officer said. In Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said progress had been made in Russian-Israeli contacts over Syria, though he declined to confirm the coordinating team could meet soon. "When it comes to communication channels and coordination of possible actions, yes, in fact, this topic was discussed and certain agreements and points during the meeting with Netanyahu were reached," Peskov told reporters in a conference call.
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An Israeli-Russian coordination team set up to prevent the countries accidentally trading fire in Syria will be headed by their deputy armed forces chiefs and will hold its first meeting by Oct. 5, an Israeli military officer said on Thursday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Monday to set up the team as Moscow steps up military support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who has been losing ground to an Islamist-led insurgency. Israel is worried the Russian deployment, which U.S. officials and regional sources say includes advanced anti-aircraft units and warplanes, risks pitting Russian forces against its own over Syria. Israeli jets have occasionally struck in neighboring Syria to foil suspected handovers of sophisticated Russian- or Iranian-supplied arms to Assad's guerrilla allies in Lebanon. The United States has also raised concerns that Russian military support for Assad could raise the risk of confrontation with the U.S.-led coalition that has been carrying out air strikes against Islamic State in Syria. An Israeli military officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Reuters the talks with Moscow would focus on aerial operations in Syria and "electromagnetic coordination." The latter appeared to refer to the sides agreeing not to scramble each other's radio communications or radar-tracking systems, and devising ways of identifying each other's forces to avoid any unintended confrontation in the heat of battle. Israel and Russia will also coordinate on sea operations off Syria's Mediterranean coast, where Moscow has a major naval base, the Israeli officer said. In Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said progress had been made in Russian-Israeli contacts over Syria, though he declined to confirm the coordinating team could meet soon. "When it comes to communication channels and coordination of possible actions, yes, in fact, this topic was discussed and certain agreements and points during the meeting with Netanyahu were reached," Peskov told reporters in a conference call.
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Путин все-таки поговорил по телефону с Элтоном Джоном - BBC Russian
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Владимир Путин поговорил по телефону с британским певцом Элтоном Джоном и пообещал встретиться с музыкантом, сообщил пресс-секретарь президента России Дмитрий Песков. "Путин сказал, что знает, насколько Элтон Джон популярный исполнитель, и заверил, что если в ...
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BBC Russian Владимир Путин поговорил по телефону с британским певцом Элтоном Джоном и пообещал встретиться с музыкантом, сообщил пресс-секретарь президента России Дмитрий Песков. "Путин сказал, что знает, насколько Элтон Джон популярный исполнитель, и заверил, что если в ... Пранкеры рады, что ускорили встречу Путина и Элтона ДжонаРИА Новости Владимир Путин в телефонном разговоре попросил Элтона Джона не обижаться на пранкеровКоммерсантъ Путин предложил Элтону Джону встретитьсяРБК Информационное агентство России ТАСС -Газета.Ru -ИА REGNUM Все похожие статьи: 127 » |
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Tribunal May Be Formed for Malaysia Flight 17Jet Lost Over Ukraine by By RICK GLADSTONE
Australia’s foreign minister said such a court was among the options now being considered by the nations that have been leading the effort for victim justice in the obliteration of the Malaysia Airlines jetliner.
Australia’s foreign minister said such a court was among the options now being considered by the nations that have been leading the effort for victim justice in the obliteration of the Malaysia Airlines jetliner.
Lasting cybersecurity a far-off goal as Obama meets Xi Jinpingby Dan Roberts in Washington and Nicky Woolf in New York
US and China are expected to announce a limited agreement to slow hacking attacks, but experts say a wide-ranging settlement is unlikely
Hopes of a lasting peace between China and the US over cybersecurity were fading in Washington ahead of a crunch dinner between presidents Barack Obama and Xi Jinping on Thursday that is aimed at smoothing out their growing tensions.
Though both countries are expected to announce a limited agreement to tackle the spread of hacking attacks at the conclusion of their two-day summit, White House officials and independent US experts played down talk of a wide-ranging settlement of their differences ahead of Xi’s arrival.
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US and China are expected to announce a limited agreement to slow hacking attacks, but experts say a wide-ranging settlement is unlikely
Hopes of a lasting peace between China and the US over cybersecurity were fading in Washington ahead of a crunch dinner between presidents Barack Obama and Xi Jinping on Thursday that is aimed at smoothing out their growing tensions.
Though both countries are expected to announce a limited agreement to tackle the spread of hacking attacks at the conclusion of their two-day summit, White House officials and independent US experts played down talk of a wide-ranging settlement of their differences ahead of Xi’s arrival.
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Глава Чечни и царь «Инстаграма» Рамзан Кадыров вульгарен, жесток и невероятно богат. Утратил ли Путин контроль над ним, или Рамзан – тупой инструмент, которым Путин не прочь помахать?
27 февраля этого года Борис Немцов повёл свою подругу на ужин в ресторан неподалёку от Красной площади. Немцову уже исполнилось 55, волосы были подёрнуты сединой, но вид он всё равно сохранял мальчишеский. В конце 90-х он недолго проработал в должности заместителя премьер-министра, но с тех пор постоянно находился в оппозиции. Владимир Путин продолжал укреплять своё влияние, а Немцов – терять. Но он не сдавался, продолжал баллотироваться на выборах, боролся с коррупцией и неэффективным управлением. В феврале он расследовал доказательства участия российских солдат в войне на Украине, которое в Кремле упорно отрицали.
После ужина Немцов и его подруга, модель 23 лет – сам Немцов старел, но девушки вокруг него оставались примерно одного возраста – шли домой по мосту над Москва-рекой. Прохожих было мало: зимний вечер в Москве – не самое приятное время для прогулки. Но вид был роскошный: по правую руку от Немцова возвышались диснеевские купола собора Василия Блаженного, а по левую – кирпично-красные парапеты кремлёвских стен. Подходящая обстановка для гибели отважного человека.
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Глава Чечни и царь «Инстаграма» Рамзан Кадыров вульгарен, жесток и невероятно богат. Утратил ли Путин контроль над ним, или Рамзан – тупой инструмент, которым Путин не прочь помахать?
27 февраля этого года Борис Немцов повёл свою подругу на ужин в ресторан неподалёку от Красной площади. Немцову уже исполнилось 55, волосы были подёрнуты сединой, но вид он всё равно сохранял мальчишеский. В конце 90-х он недолго проработал в должности заместителя премьер-министра, но с тех пор постоянно находился в оппозиции. Владимир Путин продолжал укреплять своё влияние, а Немцов – терять. Но он не сдавался, продолжал баллотироваться на выборах, боролся с коррупцией и неэффективным управлением. В феврале он расследовал доказательства участия российских солдат в войне на Украине, которое в Кремле упорно отрицали.
После ужина Немцов и его подруга, модель 23 лет – сам Немцов старел, но девушки вокруг него оставались примерно одного возраста – шли домой по мосту над Москва-рекой. Прохожих было мало: зимний вечер в Москве – не самое приятное время для прогулки. Но вид был роскошный: по правую руку от Немцова возвышались диснеевские купола собора Василия Блаженного, а по левую – кирпично-красные парапеты кремлёвских стен. Подходящая обстановка для гибели отважного человека.
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Assad prays at Damascus mosque, addresses Syrians on Eid
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria's President Bashar al-Assad prayed alongside government and religious officials in a Damascus mosque on Thursday, state media reported, making a rare public appearance for the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday.
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria's President Bashar al-Assad prayed alongside government and religious officials in a Damascus mosque on Thursday, state media reported, making a rare public appearance for the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday.
Thousands Celebrate At Moscow's Largest Mosque
Some 10,000 worshipers marked the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha or Kurban Bayram at Moscow's new Cathedral Mosque. The celebration comes a day after the $170 million complex was officially opened.
Some 10,000 worshipers marked the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha or Kurban Bayram at Moscow's new Cathedral Mosque. The celebration comes a day after the $170 million complex was officially opened.
White House to Announce That Obama and Putin Will Meetby PETER BAKER
The White House plans to announce the meeting on Thursday, an official said, ending a long period in which the American leader refused to meet with his counterpart from the Kremlin.
The White House plans to announce the meeting on Thursday, an official said, ending a long period in which the American leader refused to meet with his counterpart from the Kremlin.
Muslim Hajj stampede near Mecca leaves 700 people crushed to death in Saudi Arabia
In this image posted on the official Twitter account of the directorate of the Saudi Civil Defense agency, rescuers respond to a stampede that killed and injured pilgrims in the holy city of Mina during the annual hajj pilgrimage on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015. (Directorate of the Saudi Civil Defense agency via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
In this image posted on the official Twitter account of the directorate of the Saudi Civil Defense agency, rescuers respond to a stampede that killed and injured pilgrims in the holy city of Mina during the annual hajj pilgrimage on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015. (Directorate of the Saudi Civil Defense agency via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
Putin offer to meet Sir Elton - Kremlin
Vladimir Putin has phoned Elton John and proposed a meeting, according to the Kremlin, after the pop star called for talk on gay rights in Russia.
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Putin Hopes to Steal UN Show With Syria-Focused Speech
Putin prepares for big-time UN speech as Russia establishes its military foothold in Syria
Putin prepares for big-time UN speech as Russia establishes its military foothold in Syria
Georgian Protesters Push for Renewal of Ties With Russia
Georgian protesters outside president's offices push for renewal of ties with Russia
Georgian protesters outside president's offices push for renewal of ties with Russia
Kremlin Spokesman: Russian President Putin to Meet US President Obama on Monday
Kremlin spokesman: Russian president Putin to meet US president Obama on Monday
Kremlin spokesman: Russian president Putin to meet US president Obama on Monday
Kremlin: Putin to Meet Obama on Monday
Kremlin: Russian president Putin to meet US president Obama on Monday in New York
Kremlin: Russian president Putin to meet US president Obama on Monday in New York
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Diplomats: US Won't Negotiate on Russia's UN Draft on Syria
Diplomats: US won't negotiate on Russia-drafted UN resolution calling for Syria coordination
Diplomats: US won't negotiate on Russia-drafted UN resolution calling for Syria coordination
Russia planning military drills in eastern Mediterranean by AP
Moscow to conduct drills involving guided missile cruiser near Syrian coast but denies planning strikes against Isil in war-torn country
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Moscow to conduct drills involving guided missile cruiser near Syrian coast but denies planning strikes against Isil in war-torn country
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Vladimir Putin calls Elton John and tells him not to 'get offended' over prank call by Reuters
Russian president really does call British singer days after hoax, and agrees to meet if their schedules coincided, Kremlin spokesman says
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Russian president really does call British singer days after hoax, and agrees to meet if their schedules coincided, Kremlin spokesman says
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Let's talk to Syria's Assad, Merkel says by Rick Noack
Syria government airstrikes pound IS-controlled Palmyraby Sarah El Deeb | AP
Activists and residents of Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra say days-long government airstrikes targeting the area controlled by the Islamic State group have forced hundreds of residents to flee.
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Mecca: aftermath of hajj pilgrimage crush – videoby Guardian Staff
A producer from Al Jazeera Plus, Ethar El-Katatney, surveys the neighbourhood of Mina outside the holy city of Mecca, where a stampede during the hajj pilgrimage has killed at least 453 people and injured more than 700. The Mina valley is where pilgrims stay for several days during the climax of the pilgrimage in a camp city of 160,000 tents. This is the worst accident during the pilgrimage since 1990
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A producer from Al Jazeera Plus, Ethar El-Katatney, surveys the neighbourhood of Mina outside the holy city of Mecca, where a stampede during the hajj pilgrimage has killed at least 453 people and injured more than 700. The Mina valley is where pilgrims stay for several days during the climax of the pilgrimage in a camp city of 160,000 tents. This is the worst accident during the pilgrimage since 1990
Continue reading...Pope Francis Visits in September: Day 5 | The New York Timesby TheNewYorkTimes
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Obama to meet Putin at Russian leader's request: U.S. official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week while both men are in New York for the United Nations General Assembly at Putin's request, a senior Obama administration official said on Thursday.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week while both men are in New York for the United Nations General Assembly at Putin's request, a senior Obama administration official said on Thursday.
Obama To Meet Putin Next Weekby support@pangea-cms.com (RFE/RL)
A Kremlin spokesman has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with U.S. President Barack Obama on September 28 during his visit to the United Nations in New York.
A Kremlin spokesman has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with U.S. President Barack Obama on September 28 during his visit to the United Nations in New York.
Kremlin: Putin to meet Obama on Monday by Associated Press
Vladimir Putin’s spokesman says the Russian president is to meet U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday.
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Vladimir Putin’s spokesman says the Russian president is to meet U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday.
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Amid Fresh Tension Over Syria, Obama and Putin Seek to Meetby By PETER BAKER
After a debate about isolation versus engagement, President Obama has decided to meet with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in New York next week.
After a debate about isolation versus engagement, President Obama has decided to meet with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in New York next week.European Court Adviser Calls Trans-Atlantic Data-Sharing Pact Insufficient by MARK SCOTT
The nonbinding but influential opinion could restrict how American companies like Facebook and Google move European data around the world.
The nonbinding but influential opinion could restrict how American companies like Facebook and Google move European data around the world.
Alexei Stolyarov who tricked Elton John with fake 'Putin' call gets TV show
Pic shows: Prankster Vovan.\n\nThe prankster who tricked superstar Sir Elton John into thinking he was talking to Russian President Vladimir Putin has been given his own show on a prime time channel.\n\nNotorious Vladimir Krasnov, who is known as Vova, will head up his own entertainment show on Russia¿s Central TV Channel.\n\nDelighted Krasnov, who pretended to be Putin wanting to discuss the issue of gay and lesbian rights with the Rocket Man, said: "Now everything is official, I will host a show on one of the federal channels.\n\n"Of course, there are some restrictions coming with the channel, but in case we can¿t include it in the show, it does not mean we can¿t release it online."\n\nKrasnov used showbiz partner Alexei Stolyarov, who is known as Lexus, to pretend to be Putin¿s press secretary when he tricked the singer into a 10 minute chat which subsequently made headlines around the world.\n\nIt happened after Sir Elton lobbied the Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko about gay
Pic shows: Prankster Vovan.\n\nThe prankster who tricked superstar Sir Elton John into thinking he was talking to Russian President Vladimir Putin has been given his own show on a prime time channel.\n\nNotorious Vladimir Krasnov, who is known as Vova, will head up his own entertainment show on Russia¿s Central TV Channel.\n\nDelighted Krasnov, who pretended to be Putin wanting to discuss the issue of gay and lesbian rights with the Rocket Man, said: "Now everything is official, I will host a show on one of the federal channels.\n\n"Of course, there are some restrictions coming with the channel, but in case we can¿t include it in the show, it does not mean we can¿t release it online."\n\nKrasnov used showbiz partner Alexei Stolyarov, who is known as Lexus, to pretend to be Putin¿s press secretary when he tricked the singer into a 10 minute chat which subsequently made headlines around the world.\n\nIt happened after Sir Elton lobbied the Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko about gay
Photos of the Day: Sept. 23
In photos selected Wednesday by Wall Street Journal editors, a child in France plays during the RedBall Project, Indonesia's President inspects an area that was engulfed by fire, and more.
In photos selected Wednesday by Wall Street Journal editors, a child in France plays during the RedBall Project, Indonesia's President inspects an area that was engulfed by fire, and more.
Obama Counts on His Rapport With Xi
The White House has fostered a personal relationship between President Obama and President Xi Jinping, but recent tensions between the U.S. and China underscore its limits.
The White House has fostered a personal relationship between President Obama and President Xi Jinping, but recent tensions between the U.S. and China underscore its limits.
Amid Fresh Tension Over Syria, Obama and Putin Seek to Meet
WASHINGTON — President Obama has decided to meet with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russiain New York next week, if it can be arranged, for their first face-to-face encounter in nearly a year as tension rises over the civil war in Syria, American officials said on Wednesday.
Mr. Obama, who has resisted seeing Mr. Putin amid deep division over Russia’s intervention inUkraine last year, concluded that a meeting might now be useful to reinforce the message that the Kremlin should uphold a cease-fire along its border and at the same time press for diplomacy inSyria.
The leaders would sit down while they are both in New York for the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly, but the two sides were still trying to finalize a mutually convenient time on Monday or Tuesday. The White House declined to confirm the meeting at its daily briefing, but administration officials who discussed it on the condition that they not be identified speaking before an announcement said they expected the meeting to happen.
The decision means a break from the administration’s efforts to isolate Russia over its seizure of territory in Ukraine. Russia had indicated for weeks that it wanted a meeting but advisers to Mr. Obama debated whether it was worth engaging Russia given its rising involvement in the Middle East. Some expressed concern that a presidential meeting would play into Mr. Putin’s hands and reward, in their eyes, an international bully.
But Secretary of State John Kerry supports trying to work with Russia even with the risks, and European allies want Mr. Obama to meet with Mr. Putin to deliver a unified message that Moscow needs to fulfill the peace process in Ukraine known as the Minsk accord.
“If we had an opportunity to speak to the Russians, our focus would be reiterating the messages we and our European partners have hammered home on Ukraine,” said one administration official. “Ukraine would be our focus.”
As for Syria, the official said Mr. Obama would argue that Russia should drop its support for President Bashar al-Assad and join a political effort to transition to a new government. “When it comes to Syria, we’ve always said the only way to resolve this conflict is through diplomacy,” the official said.
Mr. Obama canceled a summit meeting with Mr. Putin in 2013 after Russia gave shelter to Edward J. Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor who leaked documents. After Russia annexed Crimea and supported a pro-Russian separatist uprising in eastern Ukraine, Mr. Obama has limited his contacts even further.
The two have generally just had passing encounters over the last year. They talked in person for a short time on the sidelines of a D-Day anniversary event in France in June 2014, for instance, and also had brief words on the sidelines of an economic summit meeting in Australia in November.
They last talked by telephone in July after Russia joined the United States, China and three European powers in negotiating a nuclear agreement with Iran. But through it all, Mr. Kerry has remained in regular contact with his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov, and American officials credited the Russians with playing a mostly helpful role during the Iran talks.
But the Kremlin’s latest actions in Syria, where the United States has been conducting airstrikes against the Islamic State, have driven a new wedge between the two countries. Russia has sent more than a couple dozen warplanes as well as tanks, small arms, other equipment and several hundred troops to Syria presumably to bolster the government of Mr. Assad, whom Mr. Obama has called on to surrender power.
The Obama administration has been reaching out more frequently to the Kremlin in recent days to talk about the Syria deployment. Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter, in his first direct contact with his Russian counterpart since taking office, spoke last week with Defense Minister Sergei K. Shoiguto try to coordinate actions in the war zone and avoid an accidental escalation.
Mr. Kerry, who has remained in touch with Mr. Lavrov in recent days, said this week that so far the Russian aircraft sent to Syria were consistent with guarding its own deployment. “For the moment, it is the judgment of our military and most experts that the level and type represents basically force protection,” Mr. Kerry said.
But he warned Russia not to use its force to keep Mr. Assad in power. “If they are there to shore up Assad and to simply stand there in a way that provides Assad with continued sense that he doesn’t have to negotiate, then I think it’s a problem for Syria and it’s a problem for everybody who wants to bring an end to this conflict, which has gone on for too long now,” Mr. Kerry said.
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WASHINGTON — President Obama has decided to meet with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russiain New York next week, if it can be arranged, for their first face-to-face encounter in nearly a year as tension rises over the civil war in Syria, American officials said on Wednesday.
Mr. Obama, who has resisted seeing Mr. Putin amid deep division over Russia’s intervention inUkraine last year, concluded that a meeting might now be useful to reinforce the message that the Kremlin should uphold a cease-fire along its border and at the same time press for diplomacy inSyria.
The leaders would sit down while they are both in New York for the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly, but the two sides were still trying to finalize a mutually convenient time on Monday or Tuesday. The White House declined to confirm the meeting at its daily briefing, but administration officials who discussed it on the condition that they not be identified speaking before an announcement said they expected the meeting to happen.
The decision means a break from the administration’s efforts to isolate Russia over its seizure of territory in Ukraine. Russia had indicated for weeks that it wanted a meeting but advisers to Mr. Obama debated whether it was worth engaging Russia given its rising involvement in the Middle East. Some expressed concern that a presidential meeting would play into Mr. Putin’s hands and reward, in their eyes, an international bully.
But Secretary of State John Kerry supports trying to work with Russia even with the risks, and European allies want Mr. Obama to meet with Mr. Putin to deliver a unified message that Moscow needs to fulfill the peace process in Ukraine known as the Minsk accord.
“If we had an opportunity to speak to the Russians, our focus would be reiterating the messages we and our European partners have hammered home on Ukraine,” said one administration official. “Ukraine would be our focus.”
As for Syria, the official said Mr. Obama would argue that Russia should drop its support for President Bashar al-Assad and join a political effort to transition to a new government. “When it comes to Syria, we’ve always said the only way to resolve this conflict is through diplomacy,” the official said.
Mr. Obama canceled a summit meeting with Mr. Putin in 2013 after Russia gave shelter to Edward J. Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor who leaked documents. After Russia annexed Crimea and supported a pro-Russian separatist uprising in eastern Ukraine, Mr. Obama has limited his contacts even further.
The two have generally just had passing encounters over the last year. They talked in person for a short time on the sidelines of a D-Day anniversary event in France in June 2014, for instance, and also had brief words on the sidelines of an economic summit meeting in Australia in November.
They last talked by telephone in July after Russia joined the United States, China and three European powers in negotiating a nuclear agreement with Iran. But through it all, Mr. Kerry has remained in regular contact with his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov, and American officials credited the Russians with playing a mostly helpful role during the Iran talks.
But the Kremlin’s latest actions in Syria, where the United States has been conducting airstrikes against the Islamic State, have driven a new wedge between the two countries. Russia has sent more than a couple dozen warplanes as well as tanks, small arms, other equipment and several hundred troops to Syria presumably to bolster the government of Mr. Assad, whom Mr. Obama has called on to surrender power.
The Obama administration has been reaching out more frequently to the Kremlin in recent days to talk about the Syria deployment. Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter, in his first direct contact with his Russian counterpart since taking office, spoke last week with Defense Minister Sergei K. Shoiguto try to coordinate actions in the war zone and avoid an accidental escalation.
Mr. Kerry, who has remained in touch with Mr. Lavrov in recent days, said this week that so far the Russian aircraft sent to Syria were consistent with guarding its own deployment. “For the moment, it is the judgment of our military and most experts that the level and type represents basically force protection,” Mr. Kerry said.
But he warned Russia not to use its force to keep Mr. Assad in power. “If they are there to shore up Assad and to simply stand there in a way that provides Assad with continued sense that he doesn’t have to negotiate, then I think it’s a problem for Syria and it’s a problem for everybody who wants to bring an end to this conflict, which has gone on for too long now,” Mr. Kerry said.
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Amid Fresh Tension Over Syria, Obama and Putin Seek to Meetby PETER BAKER
After a debate about isolation versus engagement, President Obama has decided to meet with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in New York next week.
After a debate about isolation versus engagement, President Obama has decided to meet with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in New York next week.
Syrian Kurds Get Outside Help to Manage Prisonsby webdesk@voanews.com (Zana Omar)
Syria's Kurdish-held regions have been hailed by some as areas of relative stability in a war-torn nation. But rights monitors have expressed concern about the justice system in the enclaves, known collectively as Rojava. Recently, Kurdish authorities began working with international organizations to set up new prisons and managing them better. VOA’s Zana Omar went to the main prison in the autonomous Kurdish region of Syria. Most of the inmates are there on charges of terrorism while...
Syria's Kurdish-held regions have been hailed by some as areas of relative stability in a war-torn nation. But rights monitors have expressed concern about the justice system in the enclaves, known collectively as Rojava. Recently, Kurdish authorities began working with international organizations to set up new prisons and managing them better. VOA’s Zana Omar went to the main prison in the autonomous Kurdish region of Syria. Most of the inmates are there on charges of terrorism while...
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Book Examines Islamic State's History, Tactics, Visionby VOAvideo
In his new book, William McCants, an analyst on violent extremism and radical Islam, says the focus on state building, the use of fear and an apocalyptic vision are the reasons why Islamic State failed when it was established almost a decade ago, but also why the terrorist group is now meeting with success. VOA's Keida Kostreci reports.
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In his new book, William McCants, an analyst on violent extremism and radical Islam, says the focus on state building, the use of fear and an apocalyptic vision are the reasons why Islamic State failed when it was established almost a decade ago, but also why the terrorist group is now meeting with success. VOA's Keida Kostreci reports.
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Ashraf Ghani, Afghan President, Vows to Crack Down on Abuse of Boys by MATTHEW ROSENBERG
Mr. Ghani said the authorities would prosecute pedophiles no matter who they were, but many are Afghan commanders or powerful backers of the government.
Mr. Ghani said the authorities would prosecute pedophiles no matter who they were, but many are Afghan commanders or powerful backers of the government.
Egypt Buys Two French Warships Originally Built for Russiaby ALISSA J. RUBIN
The sale of the vessels — amphibious assault ships that can carry troops and helicopters — was called off after sanctions imposed on Russia for its actions in Crimea and Ukraine.
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The sale of the vessels — amphibious assault ships that can carry troops and helicopters — was called off after sanctions imposed on Russia for its actions in Crimea and Ukraine.
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President Xi Jinping pledges China will not engage in cyber crime by Ruth Sherlock
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