Proxy War: US, Russia Send Arms to Syrian Factions Meant to Target One Another | Aid in protracted ground war increasingly involves anti-aircraft missiles
Russia, Syrian Rebels Deny Plans to Meet
Russia, Syrian Rebels Deny Plans to Meet | Both sides dismiss media reports of planned talks
Islamist Rebels Seize Strategy Syrian Town of Murak
Islamist Rebels Seize Strategy Syrian Town of Murak | Town gives faction control over key highway
Pentagon’s Syria Rebel Training Cost $2 Million Per Rebel
Pentagon’s Syria Rebel Training Cost $2 Million Per Rebel | Despite few troops trained, program still spent most of its money
Russian FM: Negotiators Must Decide Which Syrian Rebels Are Legitimate
Russian FM: Negotiators Must Decide Which Syrian Rebels Are Legitimate | Wants to invite groups to Vienna talks for unity deal
US: Growing Russian Presence Not Making Significant Gains in Syria
US: Growing Russian Presence Not Making Significant Gains in Syria | 4,000 Russian troops estimated on the ground in Syria
State Dept: No Viable Option to Establish Syria ‘Safe Zone’
State Dept: No Viable Option to Establish Syria ‘Safe Zone’ | Trying would take resources away from war
Cameron Not Abandoning Plans for UK Parliament Vote on Syria Strikes
Cameron Not Abandoning Plans for UK Parliament Vote on Syria Strikes | Spokeswoman: Russia’s involvement a ‘complicating factor’
Russia: Rival Syrian Rebels Giving Details on ISIS Targets
Russia: Rival Syrian Rebels Giving Details on ISIS Targets | Says coordination behind recent Palmyra, Deir Ezzor strikes
Israel: No Public Position on Assad Staying in Power
Israel: No Public Position on Assad Staying in Power | DM cites opposing goals of US, Russia


