Sergei Shoigu

Russia establishing permanent presence at its Syria bases

Moscow - Muslimchronicle

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday that Russia has begun establishing a permanent presence at its military bases in Tartus and Hmeimim in Syria, RIA news agency said. "Last week the Commander-in-Chief approved the structure and the bases in Tartus and in Hmeimim. We have begun forming a permanent presence there," he said, Source: AlarabiyaRead more

Russia's partial Syria withdrawal 'carried out'

Moscow - Muslimchronicle

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Friday said the military has completed the partial withdrawal from Syria ordered by President Vladimir Putin, ending over two years of active involvement in the conflict. "Your order to withdraw the contingent of Russian forces from Syria has been carried out," Shoigu said during a meeting of top Russian military brass in Moscow. source:Read more

Erdogan hosts Russia defence chief amid Syria border tensions

Istanbul - Muslimchronicle

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday held talks with Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in Istanbul as tension soared on the Syrian border between Turkish troops and a Kurdish militia. Turkey and Russia were long at loggerheads over the Syrian conflict, with Ankara seeking the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad and Moscow remaining his chief international ally. But cooperationRead more

Russian defense minister happy with results of Syria mission

Moscow - Arab Today

Russia's defense minister on Wednesday hailed the military's performance in Syria, saying new Russian weapons have proven their worth in the conflict. Sergei Shoigu told the Russian parliament that the military has tested 162 types of weapons in Syria, and only 10 of them have failed to meet expectations. He didn't identify the weapons that performed badly. Among the newRead more

Russia turns eyes to Libya with support for strongman

Tripoli - Arab Today

Emboldened by its success in Syria, Russia is turning its eyes to chaos-ridden Libya with support for a military strongman whose forces oppose the internationally backed government. Experts say Moscow is looking to gain a foothold in the North African nation with its backing for Marshal Khalifa Haftar, based in Libya's east and one of the country's most powerful figuresRead more

Syrian government, armed opposition reach truce agreement:Putin

Moscow - ArabToday

The Syrian government and the opposition have reached a cease-fire agreement, and both sides are ready to start peace talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday. The nationwide cease-fire will come into force from midnight (2200 GMT), Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at a meeting with Putin. The current situation allows Russia to reduce its military presence in theRead more

Russia sends police battalion to Aleppo

Moscow - Arab Today

Russia has sent a battalion of military police to keep order in Aleppo, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Friday, after the Syrian regime took full control of the ravaged city. “We sent in a battalion of military police yesterday evening to maintain order in the liberated territories,” Shoigu told Russian President Vladimir Putin. A Russian battalion normally numbers between 300Read more

China, Russia Defence Ministers Agree to Strengthen Military Ties

Beijing - Arab Today

Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan held talks with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in Beijing Wednesday. The Chinese and Russian armed forces have successfully engaged in exchanges and cooperation concerning high-profile visits, joint drills, training and special techniques, Chang said. He said the two armed forces have elevated strategic mutual trust and traditional friendship and safeguarded their commonRead more

Russia delays resumption of Syria peace talks indefinitely on pretext of extremism

Moscow - Arab Today

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday a Western failure to rein in violent extremists in Syria had indefinitely delayed the resumption of peace talks. Shoigu said that rebels backed by Western governments had been attacking civilians in the Syrian city of Aleppo, despite a pause in Russian and Syrian air attacks. “As a result, the prospects for theRead more

Russia declares truce after giving Aleppo a round of bombardment

Aleppo , Syria - Arab Today

Russian warplanes pounded rebel-held areas of Syria’s battleground second city Aleppo on Tuesday hours after Moscow announced a humanitarian pause in its bombardment, a monitor said. “Russian airplanes carried out intensive air strikes after midnight, targeting many districts of east Aleppo” the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. At midmorning Tuesday, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that Russian andRead more