By Greg Jaffe, Adam EntousUS President Donald Trump has decided to end the CIA's covert programme to arm and train moderate Syrian rebels battling the Government of Bashar al-Assad, a move long sought by Russia, according to US...

With Adam Rawnsley “Putin won in Syria.” In a move with huge implications for the war in Syria, President Trump has decided to shut down the CIA’s covert program to arm and train groups of Syrian rebels fighting the government of Bashar al-Assad, U.S. officials tell the Washington Post. The…

'I think Putin will be thrilled' said one analyst

President suspends largely unsuccessful initiative aimed at equipping and training moderate rebels to fight Bashar al-Assad

CIA director Mike Pompeo said he has seen only minimal evidence that Russia has pursued a serious strategy against Islamic State militants in Syria.

Six months into the president’s term and it’s already clear that small wins and tactical deals do not amount to a strategy of any sort.