A nationwide ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia and Turkey was in effect early Friday, a potentially major breakthrough in the nearly 6-year conflict, despite reports of isolated clashes. The deal, which does not include designated terrorists like ISIL Takfiri group, was announced hours earlier by Russian President Vladimir Putin ...
Russia on Thursday pledged “adequate reprisals” over US sanctions and accused Washington of trying to destroy ties. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia “categorically” rejected US claims of meddling in its presidential election after Washington imposed tough sanctions on the country’s top two intelligence agencies, expelled agents and shut down ...
