Syrian Army Poised to Attack 'Very Suspicious' Formerly US-Funded Jihadists

The Syrian army may soon launch an attack on the strategic town of Maardes, which is still controlled by the notorious terrorist group Jund al-Aqsa; its possible destruction will certainly shed more light on the Syrian war, according to Russian military expert Yevgeny Krutikov.

Zakharova: Separating terrorists from opposition is the only way to settle Syrian conflict

Separation of position from terrorists offers the only way to settle the situation in Syria, Russian Foreign Ministry's official spokesperson, Maria Zakharova told Rossiya'24 news channel on Wednesday

Former ISIS "militants" turn to moderate Islamists overnight: Jihadist Ties to Turkish-Backed Free Syrian Army "Rebels" Raises Questions

In Turkey, questions are being raised about the makeup of the Free Syrian Army "rebels" fighting with Turkish forces in Syria. Opposition deputies accuse the forces of being composed of jihadists, which threatens to have wider regional consequences.

Russian FM: Flirting with Jabhat al-Nusra may foster new "terrorist monster"

 Any attempts to flirt with Jabhat al-Nusra in Syria are fraught with fostering another terrorist monster, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in its comments on the US policy in Syria.