Free Syrian Army-related groups told Russia that if they are serious about establishing elections and helping the rebels fight ISIS, they should stop bombing their bases and civilian areas, Reuters reports. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin’s domestic approval rating hit a new high as Kremlin-controlled media promote Russian entanglements in Syria, according to The Washington Times.

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