Russia has presented proposals to the Turkish authorities on resolving the situation in Syria’s northwestern province of Idlib, the Interfax news agency reported on Aug. 24. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu met his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar and Hakan Fidan, chief of the National Intelligence Organization (MIT) in Moscow on Aug. 24. Source Hurriyet Daily
Gavin Williamson meeting the Ukrainian military on 19 September. Britain will commit further Royal Marine commandos and a naval attache to Ukraine in a bid to bolster defences against Russia, the Defence Secretary has announced. The extra troops will provide combat training to the Ukrainian military and help build the country’s naval capabilities. Source Forces Networks
U.S. President Donald Trump linked American support for Middle Eastern countries to oil prices on Thursday as he again urged OPEC to lower prices. Source: Reuters
The United States expanded its sanctions war against Russia to China on Thursday, announcing punitive measures against a Chinese military organization for buying Russian fighter jets and missiles. Source: France24
