Moscow and Washington’s shared interests with Ankara run deeper than those with their Kurdish allies, Souriatna writes
Moscow and Washington had more to lose than gain from backing their Kurdish allies in Afrin, Murad al-Quwatli explains
Change in rebel position follows trip by opposition negotiators to the Russian capital earlier this week, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Political advisor to the Syrian president writes that U.S. economic strength is based primarily on the creation of perpetual war
Turkish troops crossed into Syria on Sunday as part of Operation Olive Branch, which aims to establish a ‘secure zone’ according to Ankara
Trump administration suspended backing for CIA-vetted rebels in July last year
Lavrov says his country’s diplomatic initiatives have been invaluable to the progress of the political track, Al-Hayat reports
Several Kurdish bodies are vying for a place at the negotiating table ahead of the National Dialogue Conference in Russia’s Sochi, Al-Modon writes
President of Russia’s Muslim region says his republic is ready to assist Syria in rehabilitating former fighters, Enab Baladi reports
Council member said no invitation has been received by any Turkmen member in the key opposition group, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Russian and American plans for Syria are expected to involve greater Kurdish inclusion, YPG commander tells Asharq al-Awsat
Part two of Al-Modon’s interview with the Carnegie Moscow director looks at Russian ambitions and limits in Syria
The Carnegie Moscow director speaks with Al-Modon about what Russia wants to achieve from its time in Syria
High-level Russian delegation is in Syria to discuss ‘major economic projects’ with a focus on the resource and energy industries
Expecting the Assad regime to reciprocate the opposition’s compromises will not improve Syria’s chances at a peaceful and dignified future
The U.S. is ‘re-educating’ radical Islamist fighters to serve in its campaign against the Syrian army, Firas Deeb writes
Russia is throwing its weight behind the potential key figure in the transition stage, defected government official tells Alsouria
Assad’s former vice president has been touted as a possible key player in mediating a solution with the Syrian opposition, Alsouria writes
The Russian president’s surprise stopover offers an insight into the asymmetrical relationship between the two allies, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Samih Shukri promotes Egyptian-Russian efforts to resolve regional crises ahead of state visit by Vladimir Putin
