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Myths, Facts, and Mysteries About Foreign Fighters Out of Russia

Those who follow the conflict in Syria are well aware that thousands of citizens and residents of the Russian Federation joined ISIS, al-Nusra, and other violent jihadi groups fighting to overthrow Bashar alAssad’s government in Syria.

Commentary by Olga Oliker — December 21, 2017

Turkey's Downing of a Russian Jet

On Tuesday Turkish F-16s shot down a Russian Su-24 ground attack aircraft that Turkish officials said had crossed into Turkish airspace. The Russian plane crashed to the ground in an area of northern Syria held by Turkmen rebels affiliated with the Western-backed Free Syrian Army, who had come under attack from Russian and Syrian government forces in recent weeks.

Critical Questions by Jeffrey Mankoff and Olga Oliker — November 25, 2015

Russia in Syria

Russia’s primary goal in Syria is to support the Assad government and help it to stay in power. To do this, Russia, working with Syria and Iran, is targeting groups opposed to Assad. Russia is doing this for several reasons. 

Critical Questions by Olga Oliker — October 29, 2015