The growing challenges surrounding Syrian refugees in Europe, combined with shifting international policies on Syria, have prompted significant developments in Germany, France, and the United
Erdogan announced the opening of a Turkish consulate in Aleppo.
While Sharaa’s statements offer partial reassurance for the future of Syria, his vagueness, especially concerning timelines, remains troubling, Iyad al-Jaafari writes in al-Modon.
Those familiar with Shaibani describe him as “shrewd,” “seasoned,” and often compare him to Hakan Fidan, the Turkish foreign minister, for his diplomatic acumen, al-Modon writes.
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Fidan also confirmed Turkey’s recognition of the new Syrian administration as a “legitimate” partner, Shaam Network writes.
Washington had sent messages to HTS to guide early efforts in establishing a formal governance framework for Syria, stressing that a transitional government should reflect the aspirations of all Syrians, +963 reports.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry blamed Assad for not resisting.
Pezeshkian said that the focus of his recent phone conversations with the leaders of neighbouring countries had been to prevent “terrorists” from sparking further conflict in the region, according to al-Baath.
Turkish society has historically viewed Aleppo as an extension of Anatolia, Ahmed Ghannam says in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Araqchi’s visit comes at a time when the Syrian regime is reportedly at its weakest, +963 Media writes.
The pro-government Athr Press said that the Syrian army regained control of several key villages, including Souran, Taybet el-Imam, and Halfaya.
The success of Operation Deterrence of Aggression has been attributed to the unprecedented unity among opposition factions, coordinated under the Joint Military Operations Room.
The recent clashes stem from a combination of unresolved territorial disputes, strategic maneuvering by local factions, and shifting alliances among international stakeholders.
Fidan suggested that the existing Astana framework for resolving the Syrian crisis should be replaced with a more effective structure, Athr Press says.
The discussions on the withdrawal of Turkish forces from Syria could only take place “after the adoption of a new constitution and the holding of free elections”, Fidan said.
During his presidency from 2017 to 2021, Donald Trump made several significant decisions regarding Syria, many of which provoked the ire of his local partner, the Syrian Democratic Forces.
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From October 22 to 24, Russia is hosting the BRICS summit in Kazan, featuring over 20 world leaders, 963 media reports.
Minister Lavrov remarked that the “Astana format has proven effective as a mechanism for promoting a comprehensive resolution to the Syrian crisis,” acknowledging that “more work is needed.”
