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The illegal American military base in the province of hasakah in North-Eastern Syria came under rocket attack, according to Syrian newspaper Al-Watan.
According to the newspaper, the illegal American base, located in the city of al-Shadadi, was attacked by gunmen.
Terrorists of "Jabhat al-Nusra"* they tried to break the Syrian army position in the area of the settlement Hamrat, the head of the Russian Center for reconciliation of the warring parties, rear Admiral Alexander Shcherbitsky.
"All militants' attacks were repelled, while they suffered considerable losses in manpower and technology. There are losses among the Syrian soldiers," he said.
Syrian air defense reflect enemy attacks in the South-West of Damascus, said state news Agency SANA.
Information on casualties there.
About the wisdom and health of the President of Russia, and also on God's help to "build harmony in society, peace and the creation of equal conditions for development of religious communities" prayed on Friday, first Deputy Chairman of Russia Muftis Council and the Spiritual administration of Muslims of Russia Damir Mukhetdinov.
On Friday Muslims celebrate the most important holiday in Islam, Eid al-Adha (Turkic), Eid al-Adha (in Arabic), or the feast of sacrifice, which marks the end of Hajj, the pilgrimage to the main Muslim Holy places in Saudi Arabia. Mukhetdinov morning headed celebratory divine service in the Cathedral mosque of Moscow, the text of his sermons posted on the website of SMR.
No response to numerous calls for Russia to deal with the manipulations during the preparation of the report of the OPCW on gimatecan in Syria and not followed, it seems that the problem is simply trying to "hush up", reads the statement of the foreign Ministry.
The OPCW on April 8 published a report on the investigation of chemical attacks in Syria to 2017. According to the findings of the investigation team, air strikes in the province of Hama, using shells with chlorine, and sarin was made by the Syrian air force. The Syrian foreign Ministry said that the report of the OPCW contains fake and fabricated conclusions, which aim at distorting the facts and the prosecution of the Syrian authorities. In Damascus stressed that the SAR troops never used chemical weapons.
Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov called with large tolerances to relate to the words of experts about the reasons of detention of Russians in Belarus.
Answering a reporter's question, citing the opinion that the grounds of detention of the Russians was their part in the fighting in the Donbass, in Syria, Peskov said: "You know, you probably know more than I do. I don't know that this was the basis for detention".
The special representative of the President of Russia SAR, Alexander Lavrentiev and the Deputy head of the Russian foreign Ministry Sergey Vershinin and discussed with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad cooperation to provide humanitarian assistance to Syrians, and to restore infrastructure, according to the Russian foreign Ministry.
Earlier Wednesday, the press service of the presidential Palace of Syria reported that Assad took Lavrentiev and Vershinina, during the meeting they discussed the developments in Syria. Lavrentiev gave the President and people of Syria congratulations on the successful holding of parliamentary elections. The Syrian leader also discussed with the Russian delegation the process of preparing for a meeting of the constitutional Commission on Syria in Geneva next month and action the different parties to create a favorable atmosphere for the negotiations.
The winners of the international prize RT the name of the deceased in Syria, the journalist Khaled al-Khatib journalists from Russia, Syria and India, reports the RT.
International award named after Khaled al-Khatib is awarded in three categories: "the Best work from the conflict zone: the Short video", "Best work from the conflict zone: Long video", "Best work from the conflict zone: Text". Victory claimed journalists from 16 countries.
The Ministry of industry of Lebanon and Syria must conduct direct negotiations for the development of food facilities and pharmaceuticals despite the full pressure of several countries, said in an interview with Syrian state TV channel "surija" the Minister of industry of Lebanon Imad Hoballah.
"The government and the Ministry of industry in particular considers areas of cooperation with Syria. We look forward to a direct meeting of the ministries of industry of Syria and Lebanon in the near future", - said the Minister.
The recovery of the residential quarter of Macalania destroyed during the war, began in Syria's largest city Aleppo, all the work will be completed within six months.
The residential area where the works are situated close to the highway leading to the airport. The houses here have started to build before the war, they were intended for young families, but to complete the project did not, since the area was captured by militants. During the fighting at home has suffered greatly, and now the builders have to restore and re-erected about 30 apartment buildings.
Iraqi security forces detained in the North a group of infiltrators from Syria of the terrorists, all the detainees are members of the same family, said Wednesday the Ministry of defence of Iraq.
The arrest operation carried out in Nineveh province. "In the course of search operations based on accurate intelligence forces of the 71st infantry brigade and the military intelligence unit arrested the terrorists who are members of the same family and infiltrated into Iraq across the Syrian border," - said in a Facebook statement, the Ministry of defense.
The United States will continue to impose new sanctions against Syria in the framework of the campaign of pressure on Damascus, said the press Secretary of the President of the United States kaley Makineni.
"Will follow the new sanctions, which will be part of the ongoing campaign of economic and political pressure designed to keep the regime (of President Bashar) al-Assad of the resources that he uses to war against the Syrian people," - said in a written statement Makineni.
USA close consultations with Russia on the situation in Syria and hopes that Moscow will have a Damascus pressure for a political settlement of the conflict in the country, said Deputy assistant Secretary of state Joel Rayburn
"We are having very close consultations with our Russian partners and continue to encourage them to use the influence that they have on the Assad regime, and we believe that this is a very serious impact, use it to put pressure on the regime to adhere to resolution 2254 of the UN security Council to find a political settlement of the Syrian conflict," said Rayburn during a telephone briefing.
The commander of the militia of the Syrian Christian town of Scalby Nabil Abdullah announced the intention to build in his hometown chapel with a symbolic name Hagia Sophia.
"It's symbolic of a small Church not more than four metres in height and four in width. This small chapel is designed to show the real face of Syria, where two different civilizations and culture. Especially in this town (Salbei) who received more than 4 thousand refugees who fled from terror," - told RIA Novosti Abdallah.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received in Damascus, the special representative of the President of Russia on SAR and Alexander Lavrentyev, the Deputy head of Russian foreign Ministry Sergei Vershinin, the press service of the presidential Palace.
Lavrentiev gave the President and people of Syria congratulations on the successful holding of parliamentary elections.
Washington and Berlin are arguing whether or not to invite to the next summit "the Big seven" Moscow. Donald trump would like to see at the talks of Vladimir Putin and foreign Minister of Germany Heiko Maas points to the impossibility of communication with the Russian leader over Ukraine. The Kremlin answer is that he did not aim at G7 and would prefer a meeting "nuclear five", the five permanent members of the UN security Council. About which scenario is most likely — in the material RIA Novosti.
The Federal Republic of Germany and the USA celebrate this year's 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The Union of Washington and Berlin is a guarantee of Euro-Atlantic security. But the jubilee could be overshadowed.
The terrorist group "dzhebhat an-Nusra"* fired at settlements in the Syrian provinces of Latakia, Idlib and Aleppo, said at a press briefing the head of the Russian center for reconciliation of the warring parties in Syria, rear Admiral Alexander Shcherbitsky.
"Recorded one attack the settlement Hamrat, one attack of the settlement Cochrane in the province of Latakia, one attack the settlement Didar-El-Gab, one attack of the settlement of Dada, one attack the settlement Bscva, one bombardment of the village of ed-Dweir in the province of Idlib, one attack the settlement Arbih, one the shelling of the village al-Dmir in the province of Aleppo from the positions of the terrorist organization "dzhebhat an-Nusra"* - said Shcherbitsky.
Iraqi militia, "al-Hashd al-SHAABI" prevented members of the terrorist group "Islamic state" (IG)* to penetrate into Iraq from Syria, said Tuesday the news Agency Baghdadtoday with reference to the press service of the militia.
"The strength of the 17th brigade militia prevented the attempt of members of the Islamic state group to infiltrate from Syria into the territory of Anbar province in the center Akashat", - reads the statement of the press service. According to her, the militia forces have opened fire on the car of the militants, forcing them to retreat to the Syrian border.
The final verdict of the special Tribunal in the Hague for the murder of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri may be used by some forces as a pretext to incite strife in Lebanon, said Tuesday the Prime Minister of Lebanon Hassan Diyab at the meeting of the Supreme Council for national security.
The final verdict of spectrasoul for the murder of Hariri, who was killed in a suicide attack in Beirut on 14 February 2005, must be declared on 7 August.
The artillery of the Turkish army opened fire on villages in the area Manuja in the Northern Syrian province of Aleppo, six civilians were killed, says the Syrian newspaper "al-Watan".
"Six people were killed, including women and children. Another six children were injured in the shelling by the Turkish army of the positions of the groups of the "Syrian democratic forces" working under the supervision of American occupiers," writes the newspaper.
Ninety refugees returned to Syria from Lebanon over the past day, it follows from the information Bulletin of the centre for reception, distribution and placement of refugees, published on the website of the Ministry of defense of Russia.
"For the past day in the Syrian Arab Republic from Lebanon through the checkpoints, "Cadet-Yabus" and "talkalakh" returned 90 refugees (including women and 27 children – 46). From Jordan through the checkpoint "Nasib" conclusion of refugees was not carried out", - said in the text of the Bulletin.
Russia in the Commission on violations of the cessation of hostilities in Syria during the day, recorded eight violations, Turkey - one, as reported in the newsletter on the website of the defense Ministry.
"The Russian part of the mission of the joint Russian-Turkish Commission on consideration of issues related to the violations of the cessation of hostilities, recorded 8 facts of opening fire in the provinces of Idlib – 4, Latakia – 2, Aleppo – 2. The Turkish part of the mission 1 recorded the fact of opening fire in Idlib province," reads the security Bulletin.
More large-scale outbreak of coronavirus can promptly create an undue burden on the health system of Syria, told RIA Novosti the representative offices of international humanitarian organization "Doctors without borders" (MSF) in the middle East Ahmed Fadel.
He noted that the worsening situation with COVID-19 may lead to failures in providing regular health services to other patients.
The closure of the humanitarian transition in North-West Syria is a threat to the lives of millions of people, said RIA Novosti on Monday the representative offices of international humanitarian organization "Doctors without borders" (MSF) in the middle East Ahmed Fadel.
In the framework of cross-border delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria previously used two border crossings on the border of Syria and Turkey - "Bab El-Hawa and Bab-es-Salam". The mandate of this transmission has expired on Friday 10th of July. Later, the UN security Council adopted resolution Belgium and Germany, extending by one year the work of one checkpoint on the Syrian-Turkish border. Belgium and Germany originally insisted on keeping the two checkpoints, but in the final version agreed to the extension of only one checkpoint "Bab El-Hawa" - for one year (until July 10, 2021), as previously proposed by Russia. While Moscow is in favour of gradual collapsing of the mechanism of cross-border delivery of humanitarian aid, Syria and Russia claim that it should now be delivered via Damascus.
About 500 Tajik citizens are in the camps of Syria, 286 of them women and children, told reporters, Tajik Minister of foreign Affairs Sirojiddin muhriddin.
"In Syria, about 500 citizens of Tajikistan, including 286 women and children are in camps of opposition groups controlled by the Kurds," he said.
More than 80 refugees returned to Syria from Lebanon over the past day, it follows from the information Bulletin of the centre for reception, distribution and placement of refugees, published on the website of the Ministry of defense of Russia.
"For the past day in the Syrian Arab Republic from Lebanon through the checkpoints, "Cadet-Yabus" and "talkalakh" returned 82 refugee (including 25 women, children – 42). From Jordan through the checkpoint "Nasib" conclusion of refugees was not carried out", - stated in the message.
The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, commenting on the accusations of the us authorities in violation of human rights, joked to the TV channel "Russia 1" on awarding him the Nobel peace prize.
Kadyrov said that the decision to include family members in the sanctions list only laugh his family.
Terrorists banned in Russia grouping "dzhebhat an-Nusra"* fired at settlements in the Syrian provinces of Idlib, Latakia and Aleppo, said at a press briefing the head of the Russian center for reconciliation of the warring parties in Syria, rear Admiral Alexander Shcherbitsky.
"For last days of attacks by illegal armed groups controlled by Turkey, not registered. However, one fixed bombardment of the village tel Mardikh, one attack of the settlement Ikkou in the province of Latakia, one attack the settlement Arbih in the province of Aleppo, one attack of the settlement Bakla, one attack of the settlement Mallaga, one bombardment of the village of Khan tuman in Idlib province from the positions of the terrorist organization "Dzhabhat EN-Nusra"* - said Shcherbitsky.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran will not be allowed to establish a military base on the Northern border of Israel, and called Lebanon and Syria responsible for any attacks on Israel from their territory.
"We will not allow Iran to establish a military base on our Northern border. Lebanon and Syria responsible for any attack from their territory against Israel... We cannot undermine our security, we cannot allow them to threaten our citizens... the IDF is ready to respond to any threat," Netanyahu said.
The parade of warships and support vessels of Russian Navy was held at anchor in the Syrian port of Tartus, the festive event was attended by nine warships, boats and support vessels of the Russian Navy, 14 Russian aircraft and two missile boats of the Navy Syria, said on Sunday the Russian defense Ministry.
"In the parade were involved in modern combat ships of the Russian Navy diesel – electric submarine of project 636.3 "Novorossiysk", the frigate "Admiral Makarov", seagoing minesweeper "Vice-Admiral Zakhar'in" and vessels of auxiliary fleet – kollektorno the ship KIL-158 and rescue tug SB-36. In some parts of the military-sports festival participated in anti-sabotage boats of the type "Raptor" and "Rook" ... the festival events was attended by nine warships, boats and support vessels of the Russian Navy, 14 aircrafts of Air and space forces and naval aviation of the Russian Navy, two missile boats of the Navy of Syria", - is spoken in the message.
More than 75 refugees returned to Syria from Lebanon over the past day, it follows from the information Bulletin of the centre for reception, distribution and placement of refugees, published on the website of the Ministry of defense of Russia.
It added that engineering units of the Syrian armed forces during the day, cleared 1.7 acres site in the towns of Duma (Damascus province), Jasim and al-Harrah (province of Deraa). 38 found and destroyed explosive devices.
Russia signalled for the day six breaches of the cessation of hostilities in Syria, Turkey - one, as reported in the newsletter on the website of the defense Ministry.
"The Russian part of the mission of the joint Russian-Turkish Commission ... recorded six facts of opening fire in the provinces of Latakia, two Idlib – three, Aleppo is one. The Turkish part of the mission recorded a single fact of opening fire in Latakia province", - stated in the message.
The Israeli defense Minister benny Gantz after meeting nachgenshtaba army Aviv Kohavi, Director of military intelligence tamira Heyman and other senior military officials instructed the army to maintain a high alert along the Northern border, reported the press service of the Ghanaian.
"Gantz instructed the IDF to maintain high combat readiness in the area and to use all necessary means, emphasizing that Israel will not tolerate violations of its sovereignty. He said that the IDF and all the security service will respond to any threat to Israeli citizens", - the press-service of the Minister of defence.
Terrorists banned in Russia grouping "dzhebhat an-Nusra"* fired at settlements in the Syrian provinces of Idlib, Latakia and Aleppo, said at a press briefing the head of the Russian Center for reconciliation of the warring parties in Syria, rear Admiral Alexander Shcherbitsky.
"During the last day recorded nine attacks: one attack of the village of Qastal-Callas in the province of Latakia, two of the bombardment of the village of Ruaha, one attack of the settlement Cochrane, one attack of the settlement Bakla, one bombardment of the village of Maaret al-Muhos, one attack of the settlement of Dada, one attack the settlement Cubas in the province of Idlib, one attack the settlement Antonin in the province of Aleppo," said Shcherbitsky.
Russia in the Commission on violations of the cessation of hostilities in Syria recorded for the day of the nine violations, Turkey - one, as reported in the newsletter on the website of the defense Ministry.
It is noted that during the day centre for the reconciliation of the warring parties and monitoring the movement of refugees humanitarian action is not conducted.
Nearly 70 refugees returned to Syria from Lebanon over the past day, it follows from the information Bulletin of the centre for reception, distribution and placement of refugees, published on the website of the Ministry of defense of Russia.
It is noted that in the place of permanent residence during the day, conclusion of refugees was carried out.
The Russian military gave the residents of two settlements of the Syrian province of Aleppo, more than one ton of food, told reporters officer of the Center for conciliation of the warring parties in Syria Dmitry Delyagin.
First stop convoy of trucks with Russian symbols made in the village Dallavia that about a year ago controlled the US military. While the village was under the control of American troops, as recognized by local residents, in this difficult situation of food because the population is now very much in need of any assistance.
The Israeli army said that it attacked targets in the South of Syria.
The army said earlier Damascus has released the shells in the direction of the Golan heights.
The terrorists, not the group "Dzhebhat EN-Nusra"* fired at settlements in the Syrian provinces of Idlib and Latakia, said at a press briefing the head of the Russian Center for reconciliation of the warring parties in Syria, rear Admiral Alexander Shcherbitsky.
"Recorded one attack of the settlement Cochrane in the province of Latakia, one bombardment of the village of Maaret al-Muhos, one attack of the settlement of Ruaha in Idlib province from the positions of the terrorist organization "dzhebhat an-Nusra"* - said Shcherbitsky.
The explosions occurred on the border of Israel and Syria, a damaged building and a car, reports a press-service of the Israeli army.
"Some time ago, explosions were heard near the security fence from the Syrian side of the border," - said the press service.
Ankara condemns Paris for threatening to impose sanctions against it, the statement of the President of France Emmanuel Makron are not important for Turkey, said the spokesperson of the Turkish foreign Ministry Hami Aksoy.
Previously, the macron has called for sanctions against those countries that violate the Maritime space of the European Union in the Eastern Mediterranean, and expressed full solidarity with Cyprus and Greece and blaming Turkey for the violation of their sovereignty. He also called for sanctions against the powers involved in the conflict in Libya because such measures, in his opinion, will help to achieve resolution of the situation.
In a Network there was video of the incident with the American fighters and an Iranian passenger airliner.
On the eve of the F-15 aircraft, the U.S. air force was dangerously close to Board a Mahan Air in the area of al-TANF on the Syrian territory, where the us troops (Damascus has not authorized their presence in the country).
Large-scale exercises involving 6 thousand military ended in Transbaikalia, reports the press service of the Eastern military district on Friday.
"In Zabaikalsky Krai on the range "Tsugol" the conduct of the stage firing at night completed a large-scale tactical exercises with troops TSB under the guidance of the district commander Gennady Liquid", - stated in the message.
The head of the Russian Center for reconciliation of the warring parties in Syria, rear Admiral Alexander Shcherbitsky said that the terrorist group "Hayat Tahrir al-sham"* in the vicinity of the town of Sarmad produced 15 homemade bombs containing unknown toxic substance. They are going to blow up in crowded places in the province of Idlib. Chemical provocation of the Syrian war — in the material RIA Novosti.
Before the civil conflict Arab Republic had an impressive Arsenal of chemical weapons. According to experts, it could produce sarin, mustard gas, Tabun and VX in the amount of up to several hundred tons per year. Fighting chemicals synthesized in five companies in al-Safira, Latakia, Palmyra, Hama and HOMS. According to the official position, toxic substances required Damascus to deter Israel.
Former militants of banned terrorist organizations "Islamic state"* (IG*) and "Dzhebhat EN-Nusra"* accepted to the ranks of the rebel group "Mahavir as-Saura" said Hassan Abdul atra, introduced himself as a former fighter of this group and surrendered to the Syrian government army.
He said that he had escaped from the ranks of the group, which is based in the area of al-TANF in Syria, where the US military base.
The fighter of illegal armed group "Mahavir as-Saura", the camp which is located on the territory controlled by Americans zone Et-TANF in Syria, escaped and surrendered to the government troops. In an interview with reporters a former militant Hassan Abdul atra told that the group was involved in provocations against the Syrian army, to give rise to the American military strikes on its positions.
According to him, the militant group, whose members included Abdul atra, had to drive up in pickup trucks to the Syrian army positions as close as possible and force the Syrian soldiers to open fire. However, during the three attempts of provocations, involving escaped members of the group, the Syrian military did not shoot at them and not given reason the us military to attack.
Permanent mission of Iran to the UN would send an official letter to the Secretary General of the organization, as well as in the Security Council outlining the details of the incident with the interception of an Iranian airliner, told RIA Novosti the mission of the IRI.
Earlier it was reported about the convergence of fighters with Iranian passenger plane of the airline Mahan Air, flying from Tehran to Beirut. Initially there was information that fighters intercepted an Iranian passenger plane, could be Israeli, then broadcaster IRIB, citing data from the flight crew announced that we are talking about the American interceptors. Iranian foreign Minister announced that Tehran is studying the circumstances of the incident, but did not specify the guilty. In Tehran said that they would take necessary political and legal measures, as soon as I get more information about it.
F-15 aircraft, the U.S. air force escorted the Iranian airliner from a distance of one kilometer, taking into account international norms, stated in the press service of the U.S. Central command (CENTCOM).
It noted that after the pilot of the F-15 identified the aircraft as passenger aircraft Mahan Air, an American fighter moved away to a safe distance.
American F-15 fighter flying in visual line of sight from an Iranian passenger plane, but with the observance of a safe distance, reports Reuters, citing two sources in the US administration.
One of the interlocutors of the Agency confirmed that the incident took place in Syrian airspace.
Fighter jets intercepted an Iranian plane landed in Tehran, it follows from the online scoreboard, international airport of Imam Khomeini.
Earlier it was reported about the convergence of fighters with Iranian passenger plane of the airline Mahan Air, flying from Tehran to Beirut.
Israel acts and will act against Iranian attempts to gain a foothold in Syria, said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday evening at a press conference, which was broadcast on Israeli TV.
"We operate against the Iranian attempts to gain a foothold in Syria. It's no secret, and you know it. We diligently and continually are there for already several years", - said the Prime Minister in response to a reporter's question about whether the fear in Israel is the reaction of the group "Hezbollah" in connection with the recent events on the border.
Russia's envoy to the UN, Vasily Nebenzia urged the US to end its occupation of Syria and Damascus to regain control over the oil fields, he also appealed to Israel to halt airstrikes on the Syrian territory.
"We pay attention to the UN and members of the Security Council on reports that have appeared in the Western press about large-scale environmental disaster, which threatens North-Eastern Syria and Iraq due to the barbaric methods of oil production in the fields that the US, as they claim to protect," - said Nebenzia at the meeting of the UN security Council.
Russia's envoy to the UN, Vasily Nebenzia urged the United States on the Security Council to comment on reports about the Americans training the militants in northeast Syria.
"Once again, we received information that the United States trained and supplied weapons to the extremists in the district of al-TANF. A number of militants escaped from there and told me that he participated in attacks on government forces after training by American instructors. We would like to hear comments about this information," - said Nebenzia, addressing the meeting of the UN security Council to the American side.
Moscow believes "in Astana in the format" talks on Syria effective, and intends to prevent attempts to undermine it, said to mark the beginning of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly the Russian foreign Ministry.
"As a permanent member of the UN security Council and a participant of "Astana in the format of" support the efforts of the special envoy Geir Pedersen, facilitate its contacts with the Syrian parties, including the establishment of an inter-Syrian dialogue in the framework of the "constitutional Committee". Are open to cooperation with other international players, but let's not undermine the effective working of "Astana", - said the Russian depodesta.
Russian charity organization gave Syria a large consignment of medical aid to fight the pandemic of mers reported in the statement of the Ministry of health of the SAR.
"The Ministry of health has received from the charity Fund "RUSSAR" and the Imperial Orthodox Palestine society for medical assistance to support efforts in the fight against the pandemic in the fashion industry," - said in a statement.
Organization "White helmets" for humanitarian façade of the brand hides looting, robbery and direct complicity with terrorism, said the official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.
"Western sponsors still has not refused to support the White helmets and affiliated with the organization structures. For our part, we have repeatedly noted that for demonstrative humanitarian facade of the brand is hiding the real looting, racketeering, robbery, deliberate misinformation, staging hematic, air, artillery strikes and just direct complicity with terrorism," Zakharova said at a briefing on Thursday.
Almost 90 refugees returned to Syria from Lebanon over the past day, it follows from the information Bulletin of the centre for reception, distribution and placement of refugees, published on the website of the Ministry of defense of Russia.
It is noted that in the place of permanent residence during the day returned three refugee.
The new composition of the National Council of Syria says about the departure from the traditional conservative power relations to political processes and the capture rate to stabilize the economy through the development of agriculture and production, said Lebanese Professor in Economics and management Ahmad Zane.
In Syria July 19, parliamentary elections were held, which resulted in the new composition of the National Council includes 184 members of the bloc "National unity" headed by the ruling Arab Baath socialist Party - the Baath. Independent candidates received 66 seats.
Between the military of the United States and Russia in the East of Syria there was no significant conflict situations, very rarely misunderstanding leads to communication in a raised voice, told reporters Wednesday Deputy commander joint combined task force operation "Steadfast resolve" major General U.S. air force Kenneth Ekman.
"In Eastern Syria on the tactical level, at the level of the soldier-the soldier is always the risk of misunderstandings. We didn't have really significant opposition between the two forces. We are watching this very carefully, " - he admitted.
The settlement of the situation in Libya, Syria and other crises is only possible with consideration of a balance of interests of the parties and the non-interference of external players, said Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
"From this standpoint alone can address such crises as Syria, the middle East peace process, referring to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the situation in Mali and in the Sahara-Sahel region, and, of course, the Libyan conflict, which today we devoted special attention," - said Lavrov.
Last July 19, in Syria, parliamentary elections have confirmed the legitimacy of the current government, but also became evidence that state institutions in this country are still fully functioning, told RIA Novosti senior researcher at the centre for Arab and Islamic studies, Institute of Oriental studies Boris Dolgov.
On Sunday, Syria held elections to the national Council. For a seat in Parliament, fought more than 1.6 thousand candidates. The results of the vote the ruling party "Baath" and Inbox it to the Union party won more than 80 parliamentary seats out of 250. A number of countries, including Turkey and the United States declared non-recognition of the election results.
62 more refugees returned to Syria from Lebanon over the past day, as reported in the newsletter of the center for the reception, distribution and placement of refugees, published on the website of the Ministry of defence in Facebook.
"For the past day in the Syrian Arab Republic from Lebanon through the checkpoints, "Cadet-Yabus" and "talkalakh" returned 62 of the refugees (including women and 19 children – 32). From Jordan through the checkpoint "Nasib" conclusion of refugees was not carried out", - stated in the message.
U.S. serviceman died July 21 in Syria, according to the website of group operations "Unwavering commitment".
The name and circumstances of death is not specified, there is an investigation.
Terrorist group "dzhebhat an-Nusra"* fired at settlements in the Syrian provinces of Idlib and Latakia, said at a press briefing the head of the Russian Center for reconciliation of the warring parties in Syria, rear Admiral Alexander Shcherbitsky.
"Recorded one attack the village of Dahr-El-Kebir, one attack of the settlement of Dada, two bombardment of the village of Ruaha in the province of Idlib, one attack of the settlement Jubb-AZ-Zaur, one bombardment of the village of ain El qantara in the province of Latakia from the positions of the terrorist organization "Dzhabhat EN-Nusra"* - said Shcherbitsky.
Iran has never taken seriously the statements of the former US presidential Advisor for national security John Bolton on Russia's attitude to Iran in the Syrian issue, said the Minister of foreign Affairs of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif.
Informed Bolton in his memoirs said that at the meeting in the Kremlin in June 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin assured that Russia is not interested in the presence of Iranian troops in Syria, but, on the one hand, could not affect their withdrawal from the country as the United States, and, on the other, is not going to replace them in the Syrian conflict.
Ankara considers null and void the results of the parliamentary elections in Syria, said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
"A few days ago in Syria, elections were held. More precisely, it was a pseudo. And where the reaction to them from countries that call themselves Champions of democracy? Turkey is forced to stand up for the oppressed in Syria and to protest," - said Erdogan, speaking in Ankara.
85 more refugees returned to Syria from Lebanon over the past day, as reported in the newsletter of the center for the reception, distribution and placement of refugees, published on the website of the Ministry of defense of Russia.
"For the past day in the Syrian Arab Republic from Lebanon through the checkpoints, "Cadet-Yabus" and "talkalakh" returned 85 refugees (including women – 23 children – 43). From Jordan through the checkpoint "Nasib" conclusion of refugees was not carried out", - stated in the message.
Aircraft of the Israeli air force attacked from the Golan heights targets in the South of Damascus, Syria's air defense repelled the attack, the press service of the Ministry of defence of the SAR.
Earlier it was reported that Syrian air defenses repelled the attack in the skies over Damascus.
The US does not recognize the parliamentary elections in Syria, said Monday state Department spokesman Morgan Ortagus.
"This is another attempt by the regime to create a false legitimacy and to avoid the implementation of the political process in accordance with Security Council resolution UN 2254", - said in a written statement Ortagus.
The Israeli army refused to comment on reports from Syrian media that the SAR defense repelled the attack in the skies over Damascus.
"We do not comment on reports in foreign media", - said RIA Novosti in the army press-service.
Terrorist group "dzhebhat an-Nusra"* (banned in Russia) fired at settlements in the Syrian provinces of Idlib and Aleppo, said at a press briefing the head of the Russian Center for reconciliation of the warring parties in Syria, rear Admiral Alexander Shcherbitsky.
"1 recorded the shelling of the village of Dadi, 1 attack the settlement Kantutin in Idlib, 2 attack of the settlement Urum-es-Sugra, in the province of Aleppo from the positions of the terrorist organization "dzhebhat an-Nusra"* he said.
Foreign Minister of Germany Heiko Maas stated that Europe needs Russia, it is necessary to communicate, but to follow clear principles.
"The relationship with Russia means not only sanctions and their extension. Europe needs Russia, for example, to resolve various conflicts, such as those occurring now in Syria and Libya. We should talk to them, but should follow clear principles," - said Monday the Meuse at a press conference in Tallinn after meeting with the foreign Ministers of the Baltic States. The broadcast was carried out in Facebook, the Estonian foreign Ministry.
Germany July 24, will take about 100 refugees from the Greek Islands, said the representative of the Ministry on Monday.
Yesterday the Agency reported that in total, Germany has decided to adopt in the near future 243 children together with their families, and on 24 July the country will arrive the first 24 families. The exact number of trafficked refugees when the Agency called.
Tehran hopes that last July 19 in Syria, the parliamentary elections will help peace in the country, said the official representative of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Iran Abbas Mousavi.
According to him, elections were held in the presence of "foreign occupation forces", attacks from terrorists and unilateral sanctions.
The polls in elections to the national Council (Parliament) of Syria was closed in all provinces, according to the Syrian Agency of the state television and radio broadcasting.
"Closed in all provinces all polling stations on elections of the people's Council of the third convocation after extending the time of voting by four hours", - reported in the statement of the Supreme judicial Committee for elections.
Militants of the outlawed terrorist group "Dzhebhat EN-Nusra"* fired at settlements in the Syrian provinces of Idlib and Latakia, said at a press briefing the head of the Russian Center for reconciliation of the warring parties in Syria, rear Admiral Alexander Shcherbitsky.
"Recorded one attack of the settlement of Dada, one attack the settlement Kantutin in the province of Idlib, one attack the village of al-ASI, one attack of the settlement Maluhia, one attack of the settlement of Kara-Gages in the province of Latakia from the positions of the terrorist organization "dzhebhat an-Nusra"* - said Shcherbitsky.
The Supreme judicial Committee for elections announced the extension of elections to the people's Council of Syria for four hours in all provinces of the country, according to Syrian state channel Al-Ikhbariya.
The polls initially had to work till 19: 00 (same as GMT).
Russia in the Commission on violations of the cessation of hostilities in Syria recorded for days five violations, Turkey - not one, as reported in the newsletter on the website of the defense Ministry.
"The Russian part of the mission of the joint Russian-Turkish Commission on consideration of issues related to the violations of the cessation of hostilities, recorded five cases of opening fire in the provinces of Idlib two, part three. The Turkish part of the representation of the facts of opening fire, not recorded," - stated in the message.
More than 60 refugees returned to Syria from Lebanon over the past day, it follows from the information Bulletin of the centre for reception, distribution and placement of refugees, published on the website of the Ministry of defense of Russia.
"For the past day in the Syrian Arab Republic from Lebanon through the checkpoints, "Cadet-Yabus" and "talkalakh" returned 64 of the refugees (including women and 19 children – 32). From Jordan through the checkpoint "Nasib" conclusion of refugees was not carried out", - stated in the message.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his wife ASMA voted in the parliamentary elections at a polling station in the Ministry of presidential Affairs in Damascus, the press service of the presidential Palace.
Sunday at 8.00 in Syria opened 7331 polling station. 250 Deputy mandates are fighting more than 1.6 thousand candidates.
Elections to the people's Council of Syria started at 8: 00 (same as GMT), its doors for voters opened 7331 land across the country.
According to Syrian state TV-radio company, dozens of citizens arrived to the polling stations one hour before voting.
In accordance with the Constitution (2012), the highest legislative body of the Syrian Arab Republic is the Parliament – people's Council.
According to the Law on General elections (2014), the people's Council consists of 250 members and is elected by universal, direct, equal and secret ballot for a term of four years. In accordance with the law, at least half of the members of the National Council should be presented to workers and fellahin (farmer or peasant).
Elections to the people's Council of Syria, the third since the war began, will be held on Sunday.
The elections, originally scheduled for April, was postponed to July 19 due to pandemic coronavirus infection. For 250 parliamentary seats will fight over 1.6 thousand candidates.
Egypt stands against political and military interference of Turkey in the Affairs of Arab countries on Saturday said the official representative of the foreign Ministry of Egypt.
According to the statement of the speaker of the foreign Ministry, foreign Ministry is "surprised by the statements of some Turkish officials about the illegitimacy of the call of the authorities in the East of Libya to Egypt's support in countering extremism and terrorism".
"The friendship group with Russia" will continue to work with the new composition of the people's Council of Syria in previously established directions. The new Parliament of the SAR is able to work for change for the better in spite of difficult economic conditions, told RIA Novosti coordinator of the State Duma for relations with the Syrian Parliament Dmitry Sablin.
Elections to the people's Council of Syria will be held on July 19. The country's leadership was forced to postpone their April in connection with the pandemic coronavirus. Only in the electoral race will involve more than 1.6 thousand candidates.
Sevastopol state University (Sevgi) will direct the second archaeological expedition to the shores of Syria, the press service of the University.
The expedition will conduct underwater archeological exploration in the water area of 20 square meters. Dives will be made at depths from 2-3 up to 80-90 meters. Will help diving group of the black sea higher naval school named Nakhimov.
The air defense system of Syria repelled the RAID of the UAV near the town of Salaam in the province of Hama, according to Syrian state channel al-Akhbar, citing its own correspondent.
On Thursday evening, Syrian Agency SANA reported the attack on Salaam unidentified drones that also was shot down by air defense forces of the SAR.
Terrorist group "dzhebhat an-Nusra"* fired at settlements in the Syrian provinces of Idlib, Latakia and Aleppo, said at a press briefing the head of the Russian Center for reconciliation of the warring parties in Syria, rear Admiral Alexander Shcherbitsky.
"However, one fixed bombardment of the village Kawkaba, one attack of the settlement of Barda, one attack the settlement Jubas, one attack the settlement Antonin in Idlib province, two attacks of the settlement Racm-Hadad, one bombardment of the village Naur, is one attack of the settlement of Beit Smara in the province of Latakia, two attacks settlement Menses in the province of Aleppo from the positions of the terrorist organization "Dzhabhat EN-Nusra"* he said.
The court will consider criminal case concerning the inhabitant of Karachay-Cherkessia, who has joined the ranks of militants in Syria, according to the investigative Committee for the region.
"Completed investigation of criminal case concerning 44-the summer unemployed men at the article of the criminal code "Organization of illegal armed formation or participation in it", - stated in the message.
The Russian-French consultations in the format "2 2" gives hope for the restoration of dialogue and the overcoming of the misunderstandings between Russia and the EU, France as one of the leading political forces of the European Union with the Foundation of traditional historical ties with Russia, trying to contribute to it, said RIA Novosti leading researcher of the Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences, candidate of political Sciences Sergei Fedorov.
Thursday in Paris was held a Russian-French consultations on strategic stability in the format "2 2". The Russian side was represented by the Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Ryabkov and Grushko Alexander Deputy head of the defense Ministry Alexander Fomin. As reported, the Russian foreign Ministry following the meeting, the sides discussed the issues of European and global security, strategic stability, and current issues of non-proliferation and arms control, the prevention of an arms race in space, the relations Russia–EU and Russia–NATO. The French foreign Ministry, in turn, informed that the consultations were discussed military and political aspects of regional and international crises, including the situation in Iran, Libya, Syria and the consequences of a pandemic coronavirus.
Almost 90 refugees returned to Syria from Lebanon over the past day, it follows from the information Bulletin of the centre for reception, distribution and placement of refugees, published on the website of the Ministry of defense of Russia.
"For the past day in the Syrian Arab Republic from Lebanon through the checkpoints, "Cadet-Yabus" and "talkalakh" returned 89 refugees (including women and 27 children – 45). From Jordan through the checkpoint "Nasib" conclusion of refugees was not carried out", - stated in the message.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over 20 years of leadership of Syria has maintained high popularity among his people, continues to resist pressure from the West and defeating terror in a bloody war, has no competitors in the upcoming presidential elections to be held in 2021, but can still make a sudden move, consider interviewed by RIA Novosti experts.
Asad headed the Syrian Arab Republic on 17 July 2000, succeeding his father Hafez Assad, who was President of the country since 1971.
Outbreaks of coronavirus infection COVID-19 to Damascus-controlled territories failed to prevent, said in a joint statement of the interagency coordinating staff of Russia and Syria.
Added that the Syrian government is making significant efforts in combating COVID-19.
Russian military distributed humanitarian aid to residents of the village Hardenin in the province of Aleppo and the village of Jbara Segera in the province of hasakah, told journalists the representative of the Centre for reconciliation of the warring parties in Syria (TSPVS) Maxim Solokha.
In Hordenine the action took place on the main street. There the people gathered before the arrival of the Russian columns.
Military and political aspects of regional and international crises, including the situation in Iran, Libya, Syria and the consequences of a pandemic coronavirus were discussed by the representatives of France and Russia in the framework of consultations on strategic stability held in Paris on Thursday, according to the French foreign Ministry.
"The political Directors of the Ministry of foreign Affairs and the Ministry of the armed forces took their Russian counterparts in Paris on Thursday for consultations on issues of strategic stability and regional crises in preparation for the next meeting of the cooperation Council on security issues, uniting foreign Ministers and defense of France and Russia", - said in a communique of the French Ministry of foreign Affairs.
Egyptian Sasapost spoke about the new era of the rule of Russia in the arms market with the advent of anti-aircraft missile systems s-500.
As the newspaper notes, the system is capable of hitting ten ballistic missiles at the same time, even if their speed is from 18 to 25 thousand kilometers per hour. Prometheus can also shoot down missiles and aircrafts at the altitude of up to 200 kilometers.
The presidents of Iran and Russia Hassan Rouhani and Vladimir Putin discussed during a telephone conversation on Syria, nuclear deal, lifting the arms embargo against Tehran and coronavirus.
As follows from the release published on the website of Iran's President on Thursday, Rouhani stressed the need for continued cooperation of Tehran, Moscow and Ankara in the framework of the Astana process to resolve the situation in Syria.
Militants of the outlawed terrorist group "Dzhebhat EN-Nusra"* fired at settlements in the Syrian provinces of Idlib and Aleppo, said at a press briefing the head of the Russian Center for reconciliation of the warring parties in Syria, rear Admiral Alexander Shcherbitsky.
"Recorded one attack of the settlement Mallaga, one attack of the settlement of Dada, one attack the village of Dahr-El-Kebir in the province of Idlib, one attack of the settlement Kaptan-al-Jabal, one the shelling of the settlement Arbih in the province of Aleppo from the positions of the terrorist organization "dzhebhat an-Nusra"* - said Shcherbitsky.
Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Vershinin and the U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan discussed the settlement in Syria and Libya, expressing interest in coordinating the approaches of Moscow and Washington on this issue.
In a statement on the website of the Russian foreign Ministry noted that the telephone conversation was initiated by the American side.
More than 50 refugees returned to Syria from Lebanon over the past day, it follows from the information Bulletin of the centre for reception, distribution and placement of refugees, published on the website of the Ministry of defense of Russia.
It added that engineering units of the Syrian armed forces for a day cleared 2.2 acres site in the towns of Duma (Damascus province), Jasim and al-Harrah (province of Deraa). 41 found and destroyed an explosive subject.