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Egypt Leader's Visit to Russia to Boost Bilateral Ties - Spokesman

Syrian Militants Seize 12 Miles of Territory Along Euphrates East Bank - Russian Military

Passive conduct by the US-led coalition's allies allowed militants to gain control over 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) of Syrian territory along the eastern bank of the Euphrates, the Russian Center for Reconciliation in Syria said Monday.

IS Terrorists Attack refugee Camp in Syria, Take 700 People Hostage - Russian Military

Militants from the Islamic State terrorist group (IS, banned in Russia) have attacked a refugee camp in Syria's town of Al-Bahra and captured 130 families totaling 700 people, Lt. Gen. Vladimir Savchenko, head of the Russian Center for Syrian reconciliation, said Monday.

UN Watching Closely as Deadline for Militants to Leave Idlib Buffer Zone Passes - Dujarric

The United Nations is closely monitoring the situation in Syria's Idlib after a deadline passed for militants to withdraw from a newly created buffer zone in the province, UN Secretary-General Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said during a press briefing on Monday.

Netanyahu Says Friendship With Putin Important for Israel's Security

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that he valued his friendship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and considered good relation with the Russian leader important for Israel's security.

Crimean Delegation Brings Proposals on Supplies of Goods to Syria - Aksyonov

The delegation from Russia's Crimea that is currently paying an official visit to Damascus has brought proposals from local companies on supplies of industrial and agricultural products to Syria, head of the Republic of Crimea Sergei Aksyonov said on Monday.

No Ceasefire Breaches Registered in Syria's Idlib De-Escalation Zone in 24 Hours - Source

No clashes between the Syrian army and militants have been registered in Syria's Idlib de-escalation zone over the past 24 hours, and the situation in the area is stable, a source familiar with the situation told Sputnik on Monday.

Syrian Army Ready for Operation in Idlib If Nusra Fails to Implement DMZ Deal - Damascus

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem said on Monday that Damascus was ready to interfere in the situation in Idlib if Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist organization (outlawed in Russia) fails to implement the Russian-Turkish agreement on a demilitarized zone (DMZ).

Paris Hoping for Putin's Visit on WWI End Anniversary on November 11 - Diplomatic Source

Paris is hoping that Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the anniversary of the end of the World War I commemorated on November 11, a source from the French Foreign Ministry said Monday.

Christian Stronghold in Demilitarized Zone Bordering Syria's Idlib

One of the main rules of survival in northern Syria is not to take the wrong turn when one road leads deep into the militant-held province of Idlib and the second one leading up to the Turkish border, but through the town of Al-Suqaylabiyah, controlled by an Orthodox Christian militia.

Czech Republic, Russia Maintain Economic Relations at High Level - Lower House Speaker

Speaker of the Czech parliament's lower house Radek Vondracek on Monday commended the state of economic cooperation between the Czech Republic and Russia, saying that it is currently at a good level.

Czech Republic, Russia Maintain Economic Relations at High Level - Lower House Speaker

Speaker of the Czech parliament's lower house Radek Vondracek on Monday commended the state of economic cooperation between the Czech Republic and Russia, saying that it is currently at a good leve

Putin Instructs to Sign Russia-Egypt Treaty on Partnership, Strategic Cooperation - Decree

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed to sign the Russia-Egypt treaty on comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation at the highest level, according to the decree released on Monday

Egyptian President to Visit Russia This Week - Kremlin

The official visit of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi to Russia will take place this week, with meetings scheduled in Moscow and Sochi, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.

Minsk Opposes Orthodox Church Split, Wary of Negative Consequences - Belarusian President

Minsk is opposed to any split in the Orthodox Church and "sensitive" to the situation with Ukraine's autocephaly bid, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said Monday at a meeting with Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill