Newly declassified documents from Britain’s National Archives have revealed internal discussions and planning between the American and British Governments on prolonging the 1991 war against Saddam Hussein’s Iraq. Among a tranche of files and minutes published on Friday, December 29, is a secret note omitted from official documents recalling discussions ...
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Moscow had made the key contribution to defeating the ISIL terrorist group in Syria, adding its military campaign also boosted morale in the armed forces. Russia “has made the principal, decisive contribution defeating the criminal force which challenged our entire civilization,” Putin said ...