A Russian delegation visited Damascus, accompanied by a Turkish counterpart, to conduct high-level security talk, according to al-Hal.
Although Russia’s influence in Syria has diminished since Assad’s fall, the Kremlin is playing a long game.
Inside the Presidential Palace, an existential divide between two brothers was embodying the former regime’s dual faces, according to al-Modon.
Analysts suggest the Moscow visit could lead to undisclosed military arrangements, including new field coordination protocols and potential arms deals to modernize Syrian army units for the post-conflict era.
Syria urgently needs international reintegration, economic recovery, and sustainable development, al-Hal argues.
Damascus views a renewed Russian presence as a potential deterrent against Israeli airstrikes, which Tel Aviv argues are aimed at protecting the Druze community and maintaining control over the Golan Heights buffer zone.
Russia’s involvement in Qamishli dates back to late 2019, when it positioned itself as a buffer force between the SDF and Turkish troops, Daraj writes.
Syria TV quotes sources saying that Russia is taking steps to “avoid attention” by conducting movements under cover of night.
Shibani’s visit underscores a sensitive recalibration in Syria–Russia relations, Syria TV writes.
Analysts view Damascus’ outreach as both pragmatic and strategic, Syria TV writes.
Faced with chronic fuel shortages and an international reluctance to sell oil to Syria, the Damascus administration appears to have turned to Moscow as a substitute for Iranian oil, al-Modon writes.
Putin’s message to President Sharaa underscores Russia’s intent to remain a central actor in Syria’s evolving political landscape, Syria TV writes.
Syria’s new leadership, under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, is demonstrating a pragmatic approach to international relations
Key differences remain between the NATO allies—chief among them, the Syrian Democratic Forces, Enab Baladi writes.
Russian diplomatic circles anticipate that the dialogue will address several critical issues left unresolved after the fall of the previous regime, Asharq al-Awsat.
Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov remarked that Russia is engaged in “constructive talks” with Syrian authorities and expressed hope for retaining a military presence in the country, Syria TV says,
Lavrentiev said Russia’s military mandate in Syria does not include preventing arms transfers to Lebanon via Syria, an issue that Israel must address directly with Iran and the Syrian regime without expecting Russian intervention, Basheer Al-Baker said in Al-Modon.
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Russia announced on Monday the death of a naval officer in Syria, though the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, Syria TV writes.
The HTS and its allies are showing a growing sense of confidence, which could be dangerously misplaced, Ernest Khoury argues in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
