Syria facing pressure amid UK, France naval drills – VOR

Konstantin Garibov

The Syrian government forces have occupied central areas of Syria’s northern capital of Aleppo and are now involved in fights against rebels. The operation could last for several days due to high-densityresidences in the city.

Political resolution on the crisis in Syria is impossible – Interview (VOR to Commander of FSA)

Yelena Suponina

 

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The Voice of Russia Radio Company has managed to reach the commander of the Free Syrian Army Riad al-Asaad and get an exclusive interview about the course of military operations.

The colonel has been in Turkey since he deserted from the Syrian army in the summer of 2011. He says that the fight for Syria is continuing, and the statements about Al-Qaeda terrorists inside the Free Syrian Army are made up.

Humanitarian disaster along the Syrian border

Konstantin Garibov
Growing violence in Syria has prompted up to one million people to flee their homes in search of safety. At present, tens of thousands of people have left the country, says a report released by the office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.