Halki: US-Led Action in Syria Counterproductive
Coalition’s aerial campaign not coordinated with the Syrian government and has deviated from its stated goals of fighting terrorism, says prime minister
Coalition’s aerial campaign not coordinated with the Syrian government and has deviated from its stated goals of fighting terrorism, says prime minister
Some American and European officials believe that the regime and its allies are leaking this kind of information to reduce pressure on it, and give the impression that ISIS is the only possible alternative
Statement comes after Russian president issues calls to unify forces against ISIS and other terrorist organizations in Syria and Iraq, hinting at an greater Iranian role in the process
Delegation of Syrian martyrs’ children met by Russian government and religious leaders on visit to nation’s capital
Washington and Moscow agree to continue push for political settlement following high-level meeting between US secretary of state and Russia’s foreign minister
Moscow angered over Russian military aid rerouted to Iranian-backed militias instead of regime fighters, says Syrian dissident
Russian president suggests building a regional force to combat terrorism during talks with Syria’s foreign minister in Moscow
Resuming political process will be focal point of talks during Syrian foreign minister’s upcoming visit, says Moscow
De Mistura should complete consultations and urge Syria’s neighbors to stop the expansion of terrorism, says Jaafari
UN envoy arrives in Damascus for talks with Syrian officials in a fresh bid to resolve the country’s four-year war
Moscow’s recent evacuation of Russian citizens raises questions about the Assad regime’s capacity to hold onto power
Move follows high-level meeting between Moscow and Washington in Russian city of Sochi
Syrian government showed readiness to move ahead with further talks, Russian deputy foreign minister says
Representative of the Russian delegation was asked a question regarding Moscow’s view of the possibility of a Syria “after Assad”
The Assad regime’s recent setbacks did not only push its “allies” to act to defend its interests in strategic areas, but also pushed its “enemies” to move to save it – or the rest of it – preventing its fall in the remaining Syrian geography
Lebanese newspaper reports upcoming conference in Cairo aims to develop strategy to satisfy Syria’s opposition while maintaining Assad’s presidency
What new developments have led some to conclude the Syrian crisis is on its way to a solution?
Announcement comes as US Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in highest-level US visit to Russia since the beginning of the Ukraine crisis in 2013
Communities traditionally loyal to the Assad regime are reconsidering their support, as many Syrians see a serious decline of the regime’s popularity in its areas of influence
Geneva meetings do not constitute a conference and are not expected to produce any major announcements, says the UN special envoy
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