Four months ago Russia started its operation in Syria and now the airstirke campaign is seeing some success. Moscow believes the government has won the dividends at a relatively low cost and with minimal loss of life of civilian as well as soldiers. Meanwhile, the Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov […]

A top Syrian rebel leader heading powerful Jaysh al Islam insurgent group was killed in an airstrike Friday in the eastern suburbs of Dmascus known as al Ghouta. The airstrike was believed to be a Russian raid targeting headquarters of the group. However, neither Moscow nor the Syrian government confirmed […]

Russia’s entry to help the Syria government in fighting against the ISIS group has further complicated the battlefield, which is already fragmented. Russia as well as Iran have expanded their military efforts even after US President Barack Obama defended the move saying it would lead only to a quagmire. Russia […]

On December 19 the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates Nicholmas — the holiday of St Nicholas of Myra, The Wonderworker. St Nicholas has always been the most revered saint in Russia. Thousands of Russian churches bear his name. Here is the list of a few — only a few! — Moscow […]

The FIFA World Cup 2018 came to an end on Sunday at Russia’s capital city Moscow with France emerging as champions defeating Croatia by 4-2. The Golden Boot award was grabbed by Harry Kane, England captain, for scoring six goals from seven games in the tournament. However, the 24-year-old failed […]

For the first time Russia has deployed advanced anti-missile system to fight against the rebels of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Syria with ramping up of the military operations. However, reports suggest the latest move could potentially counter any American cruise missile attack in the country. It is said the […]