U.S. planes bombed Syria's Aleppo hospitals and than accussed Russia for doing it (Russian Insider)

"This is quite an amazing statement of Major General Igor Konashenkov. I don’t think I have ever heard before a senior Russian officer so openly express his disgust and contempt for his US “colleagues”."
https://youtu.be/7Eg6IGPquAM

Head of Russian Orthodox Church blames the rise of Isis on the 'godless' world's acceptance of homosexuality

Patriarch Kirill claimed he was not surprised that 'honest' Muslims are flocking to Isis' quasi-religious state...
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/head-of-russian-orthodox-church-blames-the-rise-of-isis-on-the-godless-worlds-acceptance-of-a6818826.html

ExxonMobil and CIA carry out global "Walmart scheme" to manipulate oil prices and destabalize Russia

Journalist and political analyst Caleb Maupin says that Saudi Arabia is deliberately manipulating oil prices to create a political crisis in Russia, Venezuela, and Iran.
https://youtu.be/7BBVOiAQUs8

Assad telling the real reason why America hates him: US wants puppets, not partners

https://youtu.be/Jc4oefc7gKU

Russia Is Using Space Power in Its Attack on Syria

Vladimir Putin’s military is unveiling a new arsenal in its battle with ISIS and other insurgents in Syria. Much of that new military hardware is hundreds of miles above Earth...
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/12/16/russia-is-using-space-power-in-its-attack-on-syria.html

Activists geolocate Russian soldiers on ground in Syria

Moscow-based group says troops can be seen using software, contradicting claims intervention is limited to air strikes...
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/11/activists-geolocate-russian-soldiers-ground-syria-151108135416902.html

Friday News Roundup – International (Diane Rehm Show, 2015-12-18)

U.S.-led airstrikes kill nearly 200 ISIS fighters in northern Iraq, helping repel the group’s most serious offensive in months. Saudi Arabia announces a coalition of Arab and Muslim countries to combat the ISIS threat. World leaders meet at the U.N. to weigh a new Syrian peace plan. Belgium says a law limiting raids may have allowed a suspect in the Paris attacks to escape. After months of escalating violence, the U.N.’s human rights chief says Burundi is on the cusp of civil war. And the army announces Bowe Bergdahl will face a court martial for deserting his post in Afghanistan.
Interview:
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2015-12-18/friday-news-roundup-international

Is the Worst Still to Come With Putin? (The Daily Beast)

Exiled journalist Masha Gessen sees an ominous return to totalitarianism in Russia—and a leader itching to re-instill mass terror in its people...
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/12/04/is-the-worst-still-to-come-with-vladimir-putin.html

ISIS Attempts to Shoot Down Russian Jet - See What Happens!

http://youtu.be/nRTqjfr5yqY

The Guardian: Putin would back moderate Syrian opposition in Isis fight

Russia and west could set aside differences over future of President Assad and focus airstrikes on Isis, suggest world leaders
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/16/vladimir-putin-would-back-moderate-syrian-opposition-fight-isis

EPIC: Syrian-American Woman Rips Into War Monger McCain At Town Hall Meeting

Oldie but a goldie. At a Town Hall meeting (09/05/2013) a Syrian-American woman who lost a member of her family at the hands of the U.S. backed terrorists that would benefit from a U.S. strike against Syria, one that AZ Senator John McCain supports, rips into him about spilling more Syria blood.
https://youtu.be/kHaxFS9pwzE

Black Raven - The Cossack Circle Ensemble

https://youtu.be/TbGvcG1AKoE

Russia's Middle East Power Play

For years, Syria fell apart and the Obama administration – by its action and inaction – celebrated American restraint. A quarter million died. Millions fled. ISIS rose. Europe was besieged. Washington largely held its fire. Now, Moscow is firing. Russian jets hit scores of targets just this last weekend. American jets are there as well, hitting ISIS. But Vladimir Putin is the swaggering power right now. With his own agenda. President Obama says he’ll find a quagmire. Right now he’s riding high. This hour On Point, new game. The Russian play in Syria, the US response, and where this goes. - Tom Ashbrook
Interview:
http://onpoint.wbur.org/2015/10/13/syria-russia-isis-vladimir-putin

New Law Would Make It Illegal To Come Out As Gay In Russia

A proposed law would extend the country's ban on "gay propaganda" to cover simply publicly identifying as gay.  ... Read more

Concerns Over Russia’s Growing Military Presence In Syria (Diane Rehm Show)

Russia’s stepped-up military actions in Syria are complicating an already complex and lethal situation: The U.S. says Russia is sending both combat weapons and troops to western Syria. Russia claims its efforts are aimed at Islamic State militants, but most analysts believe propping up Syrian President Bashar Assad is Russia’s main goal. Tensions are also on the rise following Russia’s recent incursions into Turkish air space. Critics of President Barack Obama charge that Russia is stepping into a power vacuum created by U.S policy, but others hold out hope that coordination with Russia could be positive. We discuss Russia’s military role in Syria.
Interview:
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2015-10-07/growing-concerns-over-russias-stepped-up-military-presence-in-syria

Russia Insider: Chinese strategy in Syria

https://youtu.be/G0mM3kww8r4

Russia Insider: Vladimir Putin on terrorism, Syria and Russia’s foreign policy

Russian President Vladimir Putin gave an interview to Rossiya-1 television channel presenter Vladimir Solovyov on Oct. 11. He spoke about the military operation in Syria, fighting with terrorists, and the ambitions of Russian foreign policy.
https://youtu.be/BKi6Y2-ULb4

Watch this video to find out what is Iran's strategy in Syria

https://youtu.be/VegsLFR2VFc

American anti-tank weapons TOW ATGM are provided to Nusra (Al-Qaeda) against Syrian tanks and BMPs

Russia Insider says: American-made anti-tank missiles are surfacing in Syria as part of a CIA secret program to boost anti-Assad terrorists.

The anti-tank missiles, called TOWs, are sophisticated weapons designed to kill enemy tanks and blow up reinforced bunkers.
https://youtu.be/A4AtepiwEOI

Putin Crushes BBC Smartass

JOHN SIMPSON, BBC: Western countries almost universally now believe that there’s a new Cold War and that you, frankly, have decided to create that. We see, almost daily, Russian aircraft taking sometimes quite dangerous manoeuvres towards western airspace. That must be done on your orders; you’re the Commander-in-Chief. It must have been your orders that sent Russian troops into the territory of a sovereign country – Crimea first, and then whatever it is that’s going on in Eastern Ukraine. Now you’ve got a big problem with the currency of Russia, and you’re going to need help and support and understanding from outside countries, particularly from the West. So can I say to you, can I ask you now, would you care to take this opportunity to say to people from the West that you have no desire to carry on with the new Cold War, and that you will do whatever you can to sort out the problems in Ukraine? Thank you!
Putin's reply: Interview:
http://youtu.be/-KHCNk9BYy4