If Geneva II is to be held this January, it would come up with nothing more than initiating a series of fragile, futile negotiations
The meeting of the Coalition on 5,6 January will be held far from media attention
Manna says he will only go to Geneva with a united Syrian opposition
Peace talks between the Syrian regime and opposition next month could open a political path for the “silent majority” of Syrians who support neither side, a former regime spokesman tells says
Russia says it has not changed its position on Syria
U.S. and Russia have a common interest in terms of preventing the fall of Syria into the hands of extremists
Asharq Al-Awsat speaks with Syrian interim government Prime Minister Ahmed Touhmeh about recent developments on the ground in Syria and the upcoming Geneva II peace conference
Putin said in his annual address that Russia’s policy was grounded in reason
Sabra says no decision yet on Coalition attendance at Geneva II
Jamous said there must be dialogue with Russia given its ability to veto resolutions at the Security Council
Assad’s remarks on the situation in Syria came during a meeting on the sidelines of the Arab Parties Conference held in Syria 10 days ago
FSA says conditions are not right to hold the conference
Lavrov said circumstances for the conflict will never be “perfect”
Russia has said they are ready to drop Assad if minorities are protected, sources say
Lavrov says he believes the Syrian opposition is beginning to take a more “realistic” position
Mikdad says it won’t be difficult for Syrians to reach and agreement to end violence and stop the bloodshed
Reports say that the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon would announce the date on November 25
Was Washington convinced by Moscow that the military exposure and defeat of President Bashar al-Assad’s opponents will push them to practice realism and accept the best possible option
Rising Kurdish assertiveness in Syria puts Turkey in a particularly tough position as it tries to make peace on its own soil with PKK
The coalition agreed to take part in the conference on the basis of a transfer of power to a transitional ruling authority with full powers,
