President Sharaa stated that Syria has succeeded in overcoming numerous obstacles over the past year.
The meeting between Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Vladimir Putin appears to have offered both sides an opportunity to reassess the foundations of their political communication, Malek al-Hafez writes in Syria TV.
The Syrian Democratic Forces, known as SDF, have declared that contingents aligned with the Syrian government launched an assault upon several of their installations in the town of Abu Hammam, situated within the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor, on this Saturday evening.
The Russian leadership sees an opportunity to support Syria’s calls for calm in the occupied Golan and to contain Israeli actions, Syria TV argues.
The talks addressed “a range of shared military issues in service to the interests of both countries,” though no further details were disclosed.
Although Russia’s influence in Syria has diminished since Assad’s fall, the Kremlin is playing a long game.
President Sharaa said Syria would seek to “re-adjust its relations” with Russia and underlined the need for stability.
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.
As political “strangers,” both men promised rupture over continuity, upheaval over inertia, Wael Sawah writes in Daraj.
The announcement followed a press conference in Damascus on September 9 by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani alongside a Russian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
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.
The Syrian Arab Republic has rejoined the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), after more than a decade of isolation, Shaam writes.
This visit represents the most significant development in ties between the new Syrian administration and Russia, the principal backer of ousted president Bashar al-Assad, Syria TV writes.
While recognizing Trump’s move as a step in the right direction, Hof emphasized to al-Majalla the enormity of the task ahead: rebuilding a country devastated by over a decade of war, and reconstituting its political and economic institutions under international scrutiny.
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 may serve to distance Moscow from accusations of supporting attempts by regime loyalists to reclaim power.
Putin’s message to President Sharaa underscores Russia’s intent to remain a central actor in Syria’s evolving political landscape, Syria TV writes.
Despite the ongoing withdrawal, the British Ministry of Defense reported that Russia is seeking to retain access to its air and naval bases in Syria,
Putin reaffirmed Russia’s support for Syria’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and stability.
According to Dalati, preparations for the revolution’s decisive battle began as far back as 2020, following the Moscow Agreement between Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Lavrov criticized the ousted Assad regime for its unwillingness to share power with the Syrian opposition, according to al-Modon.
“Hostage Aid Worldwide” stated that it has information confirming that American journalist Austin Tice, missing in Syria since 2012, is still alive, although his current location remains unknown.
Only leaders of factions that participated in the “Deterring Aggression” operation attended the meeting with Sharaa, excluding other groups such as the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army, Shaam Network reports.
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A meeting took place on Tuesday between officials from the Salvation government and representatives of the ousted regime to facilitate the transfer of institutions and hand over files from the former administration to the new government, set to serve an interim period until March 1, 2025.
Amid changes in Syria’s political landscape, a senior Iranian official disclosed Tehran’s efforts to establish direct communication with factions in the new Syrian leadership.
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Syria reiterated that the threat of terrorism is not confined to any one country, but instead spreads across borders with the aim of creating chaos and destruction, al-Watan writes.
The Kremlin-affiliated newspaper VZ described Aleppo’s fall as the opening of a second war front against Russia in Syria, Bassem Mekdad writes in al-Modon.
Russian sources revealed that President Assad held important, unannounced talks with President Putin at the Kremlin on Friday, al-Watan says.
The pro-government Athr Press said that the Syrian army regained control of several key villages, including Souran, Taybet el-Imam, and Halfaya.
The recent clashes stem from a combination of unresolved territorial disputes, strategic maneuvering by local factions, and shifting alliances among international stakeholders.
Lavrentiev emphasized that Moscow strongly opposes Israeli raids targeting Syria, according to Athr Press. But he added: “It’s wise to recognize that they [Israel] are very clever and will take steps to ensure their own survival.”
Evident signs of Assad’s shift toward the “axis of moderation” emerged after the Manama summit in May 2024, Shawkat Gharzeldin writes in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Syrians brace for inevitable disappointment as Europe appears to bend to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s pressure for a shift in EU policy toward the Damascus regime, Ali Safar writes in Syria TV.
Trump’s approach to Syria has been marked by volatility and an inconsistent strategy, Wael Sawah writes in +963 Media.
Lavrov recalled that Damascus’s conditions for rapprochement include the return of northern Syrian territory currently controlled by Turkey, according to al-Masshad.
Speaking to reporters during his return flight from the BRICS summit in Kazan, Erdogan stated, “Ankara expects Damascus to recognize that genuine normalization will also benefit it.”
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Commenting on the Russian escalation, Rashid Hourani, a military affairs researcher at the Jusoor Center for Studies, stated that the objective is to send warning messages to opposition factions, Enab Baladi reports.
The Russian airstrikes coincided with a visit from a UN delegation to the area, al-Hal Net writes.
Assad participated in a ceremony on September 15 to celebrate the birth of Prophet Mohammad at the Saad bin Muath Mosque in Damascus
Observers speculate that Gabbard could have a profound influence on Trump’s policies towards Syria and Assad, Wael Merza writes for Syria TV.
The newspaper said Russia is expected to be the losing side in the Ukraine war, according to Syria TV.
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Firas Qaddour, Syria’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources expressed gratitude to Russia, al-Baath writes.
The rivalry between Russia and Iran in Syria reveals underlying strategic differences, Syria TV writes.
Putin also encouraged Assad to open up to Turkey and drop the preconditions for normalizing relations between Damascus and Ankara, Syria TV says.
The talks involved an extensive exchange of views on the current situation in Syria, Syria TV says.
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“What I saw in my contacts with the other side is that they are open to negotiation,” Fidan said.
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Assad’s visit to Moscow comes at a particularly delicate time, Syria TV writes.
The meeting may take place by next August at a checkpoint on the Syrian-Turkish border, Syria TV reports.
Hezbollah has denied responsibility for the recent deadly strike in Majdal Shams, which killed at least 10 civilians in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, contrary
President al-Assad emphasized that both Syria and Russia have faced significant challenges and have consistently overcome them, al-Baath writes.
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“Turkey must collaborate with the Syrian regime on issues such as border security, combating terrorism, and the safe return of refugees”, Fidan said.
The Assad Erdogan meeting aims to support the normalization of relations between Turkey and Syria.
On behalf of himself and the Syrian people, President al-Assad congratulated the friendly Russian people, al-Baath writes.
Hassan is a prominent figure among Syrian officers with close ties to Russia, al-Souria Net writes.
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President Putin expressed gratitude for Syria’s solidarity, emphasizing the strength found in unity and the shared commitment to “overcoming terrorism”.
President Assad emphasized the election result as a testament to the Russian populace’s deep trust in Putin.
The meeting resulted in an agreement preventing Assad’s forces from entering the Shahba area in Aleppo.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the current circumstances do not favour the completion of the Syrian-Turkish reconciliation process.
In a revealing interview with Russian journalist Vladimir Solovyov, Assad bypassed crucial discussions on Syria’s economic and political future.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the prospects for normalization between Turkey and the Syrian regime have been hindered due to the situation in the Gaza Strip.
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The strongest indication of renewed activity came from Russian envoy Alexander Lavrentiev, Abdulmunem Issa writes in the pro-government al-Watan.
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The 21st International Meeting on Syria, following the Astana format, commenced on Wednesday morning in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.
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University graduates are taking various jobs unrelated to their field, including selling sweets and working at a gas station, according to Syria TV.
Putin has issued a presidential decree extending citizenship to individuals from Syria, Ukraine, Yemen, Iraq, and Afghanistan who are enlisted in the Russian military, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Russian Defense Minister emphasized the imperative of maintaining peace and stability in Syria and the Nagorno-Karabakh region, according to al-Watan.
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The reasons behind Russia’s decision to remove Shulgin from his post remain unclear, according to al-Souria Net.
It is evident that the Iranian axis is not willing to sacrifice the Syrian regime to protect the Hamas movement, according to Ibrahim Rayhan in Syria TV.
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Presidents al-Assad and Putin explored strategies to halt Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip, according to Athr Press.
President al-Assad will be joined by a prominent political and economic delegation, according to Athr Press.
Mekdad commended the UAE’s role in advocating for Arab interests, according to al-Watan.
Putin underscored the importance of safeguarding Syria’s territorial integrity, according to Athr Press.
In Moscow, the Defense Minister conveyed Syria’s profound gratitude towards Russia, according to al-Baath.
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The Minister of Defense reiterated Turkey’s sincere aspiration for peace with Syria, according to al-Souria Net.
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The Russian Reconciliation Center in Syria has reported another violation of Syrian airspace by the United States, Athr Press writes.
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The “Great Middle East Deal” puts Syria as a land of frontier, Abdel Nasser Al-Ayed writes for al-Modon.
Lavrentiev conveyed to Assad warm regards from President Vladimir Putin, according to al-Baath.
The American stance towards Assad is directly linked to the ongoing U.S.-Iranian negotiations on the nuclear issue, according to Syria TV.
Hafez el-Assad studies in Russia show that he is under Moscow’s influence, Omar al-Kaddour writes in al-Modon.
Turkey has made commitments to relocate armed groups to a distance of six kilometres from the M4 road between Hassakeh and Aleppo, according to al-Souria Net.
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According to Arab sources, over 40,000 Syrians have expressed their desire to support Russia in its fight against Ukraine, Baladi News claims.
Martin Griffiths, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, met Bashar al-Assad on Monday, according to Baladi News.
Assad highlighted the measures taken by Syrian state institutions to facilitate the return of refugees, al-Watan reports.
Prigozhin’s political and financial future remains uncertain as he seeks exile in Belarus, Iyad el-Jaafara writes.
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The concluding statement of Astana 20 emphasized the continuation of talks regarding the normalization of relations between Turkey and the Assad regime, al-Souria Net reports.
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The appointment of Hakan Fidan, the former Turkish intelligence chief, as the new Turkish Foreign Minister, gained considerable attention, Athr Press writes.
Turkey will continue its path of reconciliation with Syria following Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s victory, according to al-Watan.
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Cavusoglu announced that the meeting of the foreign ministers of Turkey, Russia, Iran, and the Assad regime would take place in early May, according to Baladi News.
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, said the meeting would take place in early April, according to al-Watan.
Assad may be unable to sell Syria to the Russians, Satae Noureddine writes in an op-ed to al-Modon.
Samir Salha asks if Moscow decided to delay the summit until after the upcoming Turkish elections on May 14th, in an op-ed to Syria TV.
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Moscow is arranging a meeting between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to al-Watan.
Russia says the meeting will be a technical one, at the level of deputy foreign ministers, to prepare for the meeting of foreign ministers, according to Athr Press.
Assad’s last visit to Russia was in September 2021, according to al-Souria Net.
A group of Syrian and Lebanese intellectuals and politicians have released a joint statement denouncing the efforts of certain Arab governments to normalize relations with Damascus.
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Netanyahu seeks to make it clear to the Iranian regime that air strikes will continue in Syria, according to Orient Net.
At least 2,300 people have been killed after two powerful earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria.
Netanyahu said he agreed with Putin to avoid any military confrontation in Syrian airspace, Baladi News says.
The Erdogan regime continues its policy of Turkification of the areas it occupies in northern Syria, according to al-Watan.
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Reports by human rights organizations have cited cases of returning refugees being forcibly detained and tortured, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
In the last few days, Damascus put forward conditions for continuing talks with Ankara, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Hurriyet suggested that the meeting of the foreign ministers of Russia, Turkey and the Assad regime would be held in January in Moscow, according to Baladi News.
According to information available to Asharq Al-Awsat, Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu will meet next Wednesday in Moscow.
Turkey says its meeting with the Syrian regime did not address the issue of Idleb.
Iran says Russia, Turkey and Syria have recognized its role in the resolution of the conflict, according to Syria TV.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said the meeting between the defense ministers of Syria, Russia and Turkey was “useful”, according to Enab Baladi.
Russian President Vladimir Putin was the first to call for a return to the agreement during his meeting with his Turkish counterpart, according to Ath Press.
Nidal Kabalan said there were no permanent enmity or permanent friendship, according to Athr Press.
A Turkish drone struck the village of al-Raqas in the countryside of the town of Chalabiya, according to North Press.
Erdogan said he had offered Putin to formulate a mechanism to speed up the diplomatic track with the regime, according to al-Souria Net.
Relations between the two countries are moving in a positive direction, Baladi News reports.
CENTCOM called the operation a “unilateral” one, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Erdogan tries to get as many political benefits as possible from the operation, according to North Press.
Erdogan said during the call to the Russian president that it is important to implement the Sochi agreement, according to Baladi News.
Lavrentiev will make a “critical” visit to Ankara this week on December 8th and 9th, according to al-Souria Net.
Damascus is not opposed to normalization with Turkey, according to Orient News.
Turkey is likely to begin a ground offensive against YPG areas of influence, al-Souria Net.
The attack could have significant repercussions in Syria.
The EU announced in a statement on Monday the expansion of its list of sanctions on the use of chemical weapons, according to Baladi News.
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Some European countries are now demanding normalization with the Syrian regime, according to Syria TV.
Jaafari has replaced Riyad Haddad as Syria’s ambassador to Russia, according to SANA.
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Lavrentiev pointed out that restoring Syrian-Turkish relations to their normal level requires good intentions from the Turkish leadership, according to al-Watan.
Assad has ratified a Mutual Legal Cooperation in criminal cases with Russia and the Extradition Agreement with it, according to SANA.
Rayburn sharply criticized parties demanding the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria, according to Nedaa Post.
The 15-year-old Syrian child made headlines in 2018 and drew the world’s attention through his coverage of the war, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Syrians can expect violence to intensify as Russia demonstrates to its friends in the region it will stay the course in Syria, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
A Kurdish official feared the rapprochement would be invested against the SDF’s Autonomous Administration, according to Baladi News.
The SDC called for ending the Syrian tragedy and finding a sustainable solution via an intra-Syrian dialogue, according to North Press.
Intelligence Online reported that Hakan Fidan and Ali Mamlouk have met again under Russian auspices, according to al-Modon.
Turkey is mostly pre-occupied by the positions of the Kurdish-led People’s protection units, according to North Press.
Mekdad signed a memo of cooperation in political consultations between Syria and Abkhazia in Sukhumi, according to SANA.
The Turkish Foreign Minister said that Syria must be cleared of terrorists, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
As Turkey moves forward with negotiations with Assad, it will be critical to see how armed rebel factions respond, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The SDC called on the democratic opposition to unite and play its role, according to North Press.
Faisal al-Mekdad, the regime’s top diplomat, is visiting Moscow days after a meeting with Cavusoglu.
The SV Konstantin appears to have reached the Syrian port of Tartous, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The minister of defense met his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of the 10th Moscow Conference on International Security, according to SANA.
Damascus said it would not comment on the Turkish FM statements until they are coupled with actions.
An armed opposition group said it “refused any convergence with the Syrian regime”.
Despite bombings, a full-scale invasion by Turkey of Nothern Syria is yet to be seen.
Turkish media already published news indicating the possibility of a Turkish-Syrian rapprochement, according to Athr Press.
Russia insists that actions that could jeopardize Syria’s territorial integrity should be avoided, according to North Press.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Sochi on August 5th, according to North Press.
Opposition circles received the Turkish Foreign Minister’s remarks with much apprehension, according to Athr Press.
The scene reminded some of the humiliation of Assad, when he was prevented from following Putin, according to Syria TV.
Turkey says it is still attached to its planned military operation against the SDF.
Faisal al-Mekdad was visiting Tehran on the sidelines of the summit between the presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey, according to the Syria Times.
Israel fears the Russian-Iranian rapprochement will hinder its military operations in Syria, according to Baladi News.
Signed by Ankara and Damascus in July 1998, the Adana agreement establishes security cooperation between the two parties, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Mekdad visited Tehran ahead of a trilateral meeting between Erdogan, Raisi and Putin, according to al-Souria Net.
The SNHR said that two batches of 250 mercenaries left Syria for Libya, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
UN expert Richard Gowan said the war in Ukraine has “complicated negotiations on Syria this year”, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Erdogan’s appeal came as diplomats at the UN failed to find a middle ground that could overcome a Russian veto, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The investigation identified European countries importing phosphates, like Italy, Bulgaria, Spain, and Poland, according to al-Souria Net.
The Institute for Strategic Dialogue identified a network that spread disinformation on Syria to more than 1,8 million followers, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
A regime defector, testifying before the U.S. Senate, said that Assad and Putin are still committing terrible war crimes in Syria, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Ankara says it must act because Washington and Moscow broke promises to push the YPG 30 km from its borders, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Erdogan is hoping to defuse the anger in Turkey related to the presence of millions of refugees.
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The latest Israel attacks on Syria had additional significance, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Turkey could block the accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO if doesn’t get the organization to protect a safe zone in Syria, according to the New Arab.
Russian warplanes targeted opposition positions; a rocket attack killed 10 government soldiers and wounded nine more in the northwest; Kurdish militants fired rockets and mortar shells from Syria on a Turkish military border post; Putin has begun moving troops from Syria to Ukraine
Iranian forces are replacing Russian soldiers as they withdraw from their positions to fight in Ukraine, according to al-Souria Net.
The Russians don’t seem too keen at the moment to send Syrian fighters to Ukraine, Danny Makki reports for al-Araby al-Jadeed.
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The Special Presidential Adviser to the Presidency said that Russia and China are standing up to a NATO-dominated world, according to al-Watan.
At a conference in Russia, the Syrian ambassador expressed gratitude for the Russian intervention in Syria, according to the Syria Times.
Al-Souria Net lists three Russian generals that participated in the operation in Syria and then died in Ukraine.
Meslet addressed a conference of opponents of the Iranian regime, according to the SOC Media Department.
The President of the Syrian Opposition met with the Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova on the sidelines of the 20th Doha Forum, according to the SOC Media Department.
The Syrian Opposition Coalition said it was the only legitimate representative of the Syrian people, according to the SOC Media Department.
The war in Ukraine will weaken Russia and its support to Assad in Syria, according to Adnan Ali in al-Souria Net.
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Russian media classified Syrian mercenaries fighting for Russia in Ukraine in three categories: Army veterans, Christian militiamen, and opposition fighters, according to al-Souria Net.
Russian media published a video of Russian military units patrolling the Syrian side of the Golan Heights, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The pro-Russian National Defense Militia is recruiting volunteers to fight in Ukraine with Russia.
The crown princes of the UAE and Saudi Arabia refused to cooperate with Biden on oil supply, according to Athr Press.
Russia asked the National Defense Militia to provide it with fighters for its war on Ukraine, according to Baladi News.
The U.S. is using Syria to send messages to Russia over its war in Ukraine, according to al-Hal Net.
The Syrian opposition said Assad’s seat at the UN was illegitimate as he is a Russian puppet, according to North Press.
Idleb and the de-escalation zone overall have witnessed a relative calm for the last weeks, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Iran is moving inside Syria to try and consolidate its position.
The Russian intervention in Syria was a demonstration of Putin’s capabilities, that he might reproduce in Ukraine, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Israel is worried that Putin might hinder its operations in Syria, after it expressed support to Ukraine, according to al-Watan.
The secretary-general of the Syrian opposition called for the international community to provide the National Army with weapons, according to the SOC Media Department.
Pro-Justice, a Syrian-American organization, has launched a book documenting the Russian massacres and violations committed against Syrian civilians, according to the Shaam News Network.
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Faisal al-Mekdad affirmed that the relations between Syria and Russia are strategic, accusing NATO of provoking both countries, according to SANA.
Jaafari, the Syrian deputy-FM, has claimed that the Ukraine crisis concerns Syria, as it will determine whether the U.S. can impose a unipolar world order, according to the Syria Times.
The Syrian Opposition Coalition called the Russian intervention in Ukraine thuggery, according to the SOC media department.
The 2013 deal between Russia and the U.S. on Syria resembles the Munich agreement between Hitler and Chamberlain, according to Sam Hamad, in an op-ed to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Syria expressed its willingness to recognize and cooperate with the republics of Luhansk and Donetsk, recognized by Russia, according to SANA.
Mekdad met his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, to discuss cooperation between the two countries, according to SANA.
Assad waited for Shoigu at the airport in Hemeimeem for four hours, according to al-Modon.
Russia has upgraded its air arsenal in Syria, as part of a tremendous military exercise, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Putin did not agree to give up on president Assad in Syria in exchange for greater influence in Ukraine, according to al-Baath.
The Iranian president noted that Russia and Iran succeeded in defeating terrorism in Syria thanks to the efforts of the Syrian people, SANA reports.
Robert Ford argues that justice for all makes the political solution an even more distant process, in an op-ed to Asharq al-Awsat.
During Raissi’s state visit to Moscow, Putin affirmed that both Russia and Iran participated in the fight against terrorism in Syria, according to SANA.
On Monday, a Syrian ministerial delegation arrived in the “Russian region” of Crimea to further Syria’s international economic activity, according to Athr Press.
Anton Mardasov dives into the military doctrine of Putin and how Syria is essential to it, in an op-ed to Asharq al-Awsat.
The intervention of Putin in Kazakhstan and Syria holds many similarities, according to Sam Hamad in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Prime Minister of Jordan Bisher al-Khasawneh denied on Tuesday that the kingdom had opened secret channels of communication with the Syrian regime, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Russian and Turkish Presidents talked over the phone about developments in Syria, among other topics, according to al-Watan.
The energy deal between Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon, hides a wide array of geopolitical implications, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Russia has planned to destabilize the northern and eastern parts of Syria in order to expand its influence there, according to al-Hal Net.
The presence of Iran in Syria is central to the policies of normalization adopted by Arab countries, according to Ibrahim Hamidi in Asharq al-Awsat.
Russia claimed that Israeli airstrikes against Syria are unacceptable, but using power in response to such attacks will be unconstructive, North Press writes.
Israel carried out airstrikes on the Syrian capital and drones targetted Iranian positions in Deir-ez-Zor, according to North Press.
President Assad received the Russian Special Envoy to Syria and discussed with him the return of refugees to their homelands, SANA reports.
The administration of US President Joe Biden has set five priorities in Syria, none of which call for the withdrawal of Iran, in contrast to the previous administration of President Donald Trump, Asharq al-Awsat writes.
Israeli media revealed the identity of the new commander of Iranian operations in Syria, as subjects of discord between Iran and the Syrian regime grow, according to Syria TV.
Syrian air defenses thwarted on Monday Israeli missile attack on military points in central and coastal areas of Syria, the Syria Times writes.
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Following their meeting on October 22nd, Nafta Bennett and Vladimir Putin have agreed to let Israel attack Iran in Syria, while Russia turns a blind eye, according to al-Modon.
Syria participated in the 7th International Forum for Religion and Peace held in Moscow, represented by the Minister of Education, according to the Syria Times.
On Monday morning, an Israeli drone targeted positions of Hezbollah and pro-regime militiamen in the southern Syrian governorate of Quneitra, according to Baladi News.
President Assad received yesterday the Russian President’s Special Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentiev and Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin to discuss cooperation with Russia, according to SANA.
The intensification of the conflict in Northern Syria, between the SDF and Turkish-backed groups, signals a change in the region’s realities, according to al-Souria Net.
During a meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement, Faisal al-Mekdad met with the heads of several delegations, according to The Syria Times.
Turkey, which is seeking to fight the Kurdish-majority SDF, has strengthened its military presence in Idleb, despite U.S. criticism, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
By establishing itself again as the sponsor of settlement agreements in southern Syria, Russia was able to consolidate its influence in the Jordanian border area, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, regional developments and bilateral relations, according to the Daily Sabah.
A “secret” Jordanian document has proposed a new approach to dealing with the Syrian regime, with support from Washington, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Turkey has warned, after a summit with Russia, that targeting civilians harms the stability of Syria and disturbs the “fragile balance” in the region, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Iran and Russia are competing over for influence in Syria by working to portray themselves as protectors of Syria’s heritage, according to Syria TV.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan revealed that he agreed with Russian President Vladimir Putin to implement a “final and sustainable solution” to the conflict in Syria, Athr Press reports.
The UN special envoy to Syria Geir Pedersen revealed that the sixth meeting of the Constitutional Committee will be held in Geneva on October 18th, according to Baladi News.
For the third time, Russia has targeted factions close to Turkey in Northwestern Syria, ahead of a summit between Erdogan and Putin, according to al-Souria Net.
The Russian escalation in Idleb is a way for Moscow to weaken Turkey’s position ahead of talks scheduled later this month, according to Baladi News.
The Turkish President addresses the 76th UN general assembly and talks about the Syrian Crisis, according to the Anadolu News Agency.
On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the AANES called on all Syrian parties to put aside their political interests and work towards peace in the country, according to North Press.
Following the meeting between Bashar al-Assad and Vladimir Putin, Assad finds himself torn between the conflicting demands of Russia and Iran, according to Baladi News.
The Lebanese newspaper “Annahar” confirmed that Russia’s Putin agreed with Bashar al-Assad to take control of the remaining areas of Syria under the control of the SDF or the opposition, according to Nedaa Post.
A meeting in Sochi at the end of the month is scheduled between Putin and Erdogan in order to determine the future of Idleb, among other files, according to Baladi News.
Turkey’s Erdogan is finding itself more and more isolated in Syria, and Russia stresses on the importance of liberating in Idleb, according to al-Watan.
The minister of Education and the vice-president of the Novosibirsk province discussed increased cooperation between Syria and Russia on higher education and research, according to SANA.
The summit in Moscow between Assad and Putin dealt with military, political and economic files, according to Sputnik Arabi.
The recent concessions by Damascus on the new constitution talks are a way for Russia to extract concessions from the U.S., according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Russian warplanes continue to bombard HTS and Turkish-backed factions in Northern Syria, according to North Press.
Turkish media reported that a ‘historic meeting’ will be held between the heads of the secret services in Turkey and Syria, according to Baladi News.
The recent events in Afghanistan reshuffled the cards in Syria, as the U.S. and Russia prepare for a new round of talks, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The recent Israeli attack on Syria and the subsequent Russian reaction showcased the increasingly frigid relations between Israel and Russia, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
As tensions in Daraa escalate, both sides are accusing each other of being behind the worsening of the situation, according to Baladi News.
The foreign minister of Algeria claimed that his country supports the return of Syria to the Arab League, a central issue for its next meeting, according to SANA.
A group of eight young men from Daraa, exiled by the regime to Northern Syria, have arrived at their destination, according to Syria TV.
King Abdullah II and President Putin discussed the situation in Southern Syria, primarily its humanitarian aspects, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The Russian foreign minister said that although dialogue with Washington was encouraging, the path ahead is very difficult, according to al-Baath.
The situation in the area of Daraa will be of primary importance in the talks between King Abdullah II and President Vladimir Putin, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
A meeting is scheduled between President Putin and King Abdullah II to discuss the recent developments in Daraa, according to Baladi News.
Turkey and Russia have reached an agreement to prevent provocations that could lead to tensions and violence in the province of Idleb, according to al-Modon.
A Russian officer has reportedly expelled the regime’s defense minister from Daraa, as the two have different views on how to deal with unrest in Daraa al-Balad, according to al-Hal.
Alexander Zorin is a Russian officer who has skillfully conducted Russia’s policy in Syria, by building connections with several stakeholders, according to Ibrahim Hamidi for Asharq al-Awsat.
The Ambassador of Russia to the U.S said on Wednesday that Moscow and Washington have conducted a constructive dialogue on Syria between experts, SANA writes.
The recent Russian delegation that visited Damascus, by its size and its nature, resembles the landing of a foreign power, according to al-Modon.
The SDF arrests ISIS fighters, Turkey’s CHP threatens to repatriate refugees, and the UN Human Rights Council calls for accountability against massive displacement. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Ibrahim Hamidi claims the U.S has made many concessions to Russia in the file of cross-border humanitarian aid into northern Syria.
Ibrahim Hamidi explains that the military and economic situation are prolonging the status quo in Syria despite the Rome conference.
Ziad Ghosn speculates that the U.S. will not remove sanctions on the Syrian regime unless it gains something out of the bargaining.
The Russian envoy claims Russia rejects prolonging the cross-border aid delivery mechanism as it exceeded its usefulness, SANA reports.
President Bashar al-Assad received Alexander Lavrentiev with whom he discussed strategic relations between the two countries, according to The Syria Times.
The US State Department held a briefing with members of the US administration to discuss Blinken’s upcoming participation in the meeting on Syria, the Defeating ISIS ministerial meeting, and the G20.
The Russian president has reaffirmed his commitment to the war on terrorism and peaceful resolution of international conflicts, SANA reports.
As a meeting about the Syrian conflict prepares in Rome, the Biden administration’s position towards Syria and Russia is still subject to debate, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Members of the US congress are criticizing the Biden administration for not imposing new sanctions on the Syrian regime, and even lifting those imposed on a prominent pro-Assad businessman, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Analysts see the lifting of sanctions on the companies of a Syrian businessman operating in the UAE as a gesture of goodwill from the US to Russia, according to Athr Press.
People in Syria are hoping that the summit between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin dissuaded the latter from shutting the Bab al-Hawa crossing, Asharq al-Awsat reports.
The Russian president did not make any commitment regarding the renewal of cross-border aid in Syria, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The meeting between the two world leaders brings no hope regarding an imminent political solution in Syria, according to Baladi News.
The US President was confused between Syria and Libya during his press conference after a G7 meeting, according to Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
A meeting between Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq will reveal the results of a Syrian proposal to fight Turkish infiltration, writes Asharaq Al-Awsat.
Tensions between Washington and Moscow will have various repercussions for Syria, writes Marwan Qabalan for Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Russian forces have killed eight individuals and injured more than 20 in a missile attack on a hospital, reports Baladi News.
As part of a series of interviews on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Syrian uprising, the Syrian Observer sits down with French diplomat Michel Duclos to discuss his experience of working in the country.
As the main foreign influence in Syria, Russia now has a considerable role in shaping the country’s future.
The Kremlin’s spokesperson has offered assistance to Bashar Al-Assad and his wife, who have been struck with COVID-19, writes Etihad Press.
Syria receives coronavirus vaccines from Israel, 21 ISIS jihadists killed in the past 24 hours, and Israeli woman released by Syria in Russian-mediated prisoner swap. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Moscow has rejected allegations that it is involved in forming the proposed Syrian Military Council, reports Etihad Press.
Netanyahu and Putin have discussed how to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
George Haswani has hit back at accusations that he was involved in the purchase of the ammonium nitrate that exploded at Beirut Port reports Alsouria Net.
Alexei Navalny returned to Russia, knowing what he would face when he arrived, and yet, none of the Syrian opposition leaders have dared to return to Damascus writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Mohammad Reza Naqdi has confirmed that the number of Iranian fighters killed was suppressed and that the Syrian regime is to blame for Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian militias reports Alsouria Net.
During a meeting between Mikdad and Lavrov, the new Foreign Minister insisted that Assad must remain in power and that he has no intention of leaving office reports Annahar.
Russia gives aid to needy families in Damascus, militant headquarters explode in Aleppo, and Austrian delegation meets with Autonomous Administration. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
As a conference on the return of refugees gets underway in Damascus, President Erdogan has called for the removal of Assad from power writes Nedaa Syria.
The conference on refugees begins today, but Russian efforts to get the United States and the European Union involved, appear to have failed.
President Assad has said that the refugee conference, which starts today, is a chance to solve a pressing issues and thanked Iran for its support and help writes Al-Watan.
Despite a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Turkey, attacks continue to happen and civilians continue to be killed reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
In a call with President Putin, Assad has said that he hopes the upcoming refugee conference will be a success and that most refugees want to return writes SANA.
Russia and Syria have planned for a conference in Damascus regarding refugees, but the US is insistent that European and Arab countries do not take part writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Turkey might launch an attack against the Syrian Democratic Forces and finish its leftover business from Operation Peace Spring reports Baladi News.
Donald Trump could be voted out office, but looking back, his actions in Syria have had a lasting impact that will continue to shape future US policy writes Baladi News.
Members of the Biden campaign have held a meeting with Syrians to discuss issues related to the conflict and the administrations approach, should Biden be elected writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
With just days to go until the US presidential election, Syrian are wondering what each candidate will mean for them and the future of their country reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The northwestern province of Idleb has been hit by Russian airstrikes, despite the area being classified as a de-escalation area reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
In an interview with a Russian media outlet, President Assad has said that Syria will not enter peace negotiations with Israel, unless it returns occupied lands writes SANA.
According to a report out of Israel, Russia is searching for an alternative to Assad and hoping to hold a referendum on a new constitution reports Baladi News.
The Syrian opposition has been split by the recent appointment of independent figures, with accusations that some are working with Russia directions writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
The Russians want to push Damascus to make some concessions ahead of the presidential elections next year, Asharq Al-Awsat says
On a phone call, President Vladimir Putin and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed recent issues as well as the ongoing situation in Libya writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
During their meeting, the two sides discussed on-going developments in the country and preparations for the upcoming round of the Constitutional Committee writes SANA.
Russia has rejected claims made by former US National Security Adviser John Bolton, regarding the relationship between Iran and Russia in Syria writes Al-Masdar.
On a telephone call, presidents Putin and Rouhani have promised to continue cooperating in Syria and supporting each other in other fields writes SANA.
The National Front for Liberation has rejected rumours that it has joined by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, but stressed that they are ready for combat writes Alsouria Net.
The guarantors of the Astana process have held a video meeting to discuss ongoing issues in Syria and to reaffirm their commitment to the country’s political unity and territorial integrity writes Alsouria Net.
The leaders of the guarantor countries of the Astana process are set to meet on Wednesday and discuss the situation in Syria reports SANA.
Three government soldiers were killed when a landmine they were planting in southern Idleb accidentally detonated reports Smart News.
Russia has taken full control of Palmyra Military Airbase, making it the fifth military base in Syria reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
A Russian military vehicle was hit by an explosive device, as it patrolled along the M4 highway, as per the deal with Turkey reports Al-Masdar.
Turkey, Russia and Iran were set to meet and discuss Syria after months of coronavirus related delays, but saw the meeting postponed again reports Alsouria Net.
Bouthaina Shaaban has said that Syria will overcome the new US sanction resulting from the Caesar Act and will strengthen relations with is allies reports Al-Watan.
Russia has helped Assad secure a victory in Syria and now seeks to bring the fighting to an end and capitalise on that victory writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Putin has named Aleksandr Yefimov as a special representative for Syria, taking control away from the defense ministry and putting it back in the hands of the Kremlin reports Alsouria Net.
Turkey has moved more military vehicles into Idleb, with it believed that they will take part in the joint patrols with Russia reports Smart News.
Following a very public spat, the Syrian Ministry of Finance has seized the movable and immovable assets of Rami Makhlouf, to ensure full payment writes Al-Masadar.
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham have arrested a number of people in Idleb, denied them basic rights and threatened to forcible disappear them writes Nedaa Syria.
Protester have met the joint Russian and Turkish patrols in Idleb, and rejected their presences by throwing rocks and eggs at them writes Smart News.
Resentment of a perceived Russian control over Syria, has lead to criticism from officials in the regime government reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
Khaled al-Aboud threatened to attack Russian forces in Syria and lashed out at them for suggesting that they might abandon Assad writes Baladi News.
US Ambassador James Jeffrey has discussed the relationship between Syria and Russia and the future of America’s involvement in Syria writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
While the ceasefire in Idleb continues to hold, the al-Nusra Front have been bolstering their ranks and creating three new military brigade reports Al-Watan.
Since Russia began its involvement in Syria, Sergey Shoygu has made many trips and has served as an important point of contact between Assad and Putin writes Alsouria Net.
The Syrian Arab Army has amassed a large force in southwestern Idleb, fuelling expectations that they will attempt to take Jisr al-Shughour reports Al-Masdar.
After reaching a ceasefire deal with Russia, Erdogan has suggested that the oil fields in Deir ez-Zor should be managed by Putin writes Al-Modon.
Just days after an agreement was reached, the ceasefire was broken when the Syrian regime fired artillery shells in the direction of a Turkish observation post reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
Hours before a meeting between the presidents of Russia and Turkey, a center for the displaced people of Syria was hit by an airstrike, killing 16 reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Bombs continue to fall on civilians in Idleb province, as Putin and Erdogan meet and call for the violence to decrease writes Jesr.
President Vladimir Putin has said that talks with Turkey are needed to calm the situation in Idleb and to prevent further unnecessary lost of life writes SANA.
The presidents of Turkey and Russia are meeting to discuss the situation in Idleb and to try and find a solution that can reduce the violence reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Russian airstrikes have struck the village of al-Fuaa in northern Idleb and the town of Binnish, killing a number of civilians reports Zaman Al Wasl.
A Turkish drone strike killed 19 regime troops on Sunday, marking a further escalation in violence between Turkey and the regime writes Zaman al-Wasl.
After escalating tensions, the presidents of Russia and Turkey have spoken and agreed to consider a summit to discuss the situation in Idleb writes Al-Masdar.
The bloody push and pull between the regime and Turkey-backed forces continues in Idleb, with losses on both sides reports Alsouria Net.
Turkish president Erdogan has said that Syria must pull back from Turkey’s observation post or they will be forced to act reports Al-Masdar.
Turkey’s president has said that a military operation in Idleb could start at any moment and that they have been in negotiations with the Russias writes Jesr.
The Wagner group has been tempting Syrians to fight for them in Libya, with promises of settlements and large salaries writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Turkey has announced that it has reinforced its observation post in Idleb with addition armored vehicles reports Al-Masdar.
Turkey has called on it forces in northern Syria to be prepared to mobilize in Idleb and defend the observation points writes Baladi News.
In a phone call with the Russian president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has promised to meet any aggression against Turkish forces with a forceful response writes Baladi News.
Russia has been instrumental in Syria and the actions have shown them to be a powerful force, but Asharq Al-Awsat asks if that will continue.
Putin’s recent trip to Damascus has highlighted the strain in the relationship between the two presidents and the differing views of the two men writes Al-Modon.
The heads of Turkish and Syrian intelligence have held a meeting to discuss the situation in Idleb and Turkish actions in northern Syria.
Despite denials about their presence in Libya, reports have emerged about the death of four Syrian fighters from the Syrian National Army reports Zaman Al Wasl.
The Syrian army has sent large military reinforcements to Aleppo, while the battle in neighbouring Idleb province continues to rage writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Russia’s ambassador to Lebanon has spoken about Putin’s recent trip to Damascus and recent developments in the region writes SANA.
Following the killing of Qassem Soleimani, questions are now being asked about what it means for Iran in Syria reports Asharq al-Awsat.
Syrain activists have been quick to cast derision on the Syrian Defense Minister, Ali Abdullah Ayoub, and the small chair he was given writes Arabi 21.
President Putin and Assad discussed the military situation on the ground and visited a number of sights in the capital reports SANA.
The Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act will block companies and individuals from taking part in the reconstruction and profiting from the deaths of innocent Syrians.
A gruesome video, which shows Russian torturing and beheading a Syrian man, raised questions about the actions of Wagner, the Russian private military company reports Alsouria Net.
President Assad has given a wide ranging interview that explored different aspects of the crisis in Syria and what the future holds for the country writes SANA.
Clashes between Turkey and the regime, talks between Turkey and Russia, terrorist numbers in Idleb and a US women who wants to go home. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
A Russia news outlet has published an article about regime head Bashar al-Assad, in which it fawns over his choice of food and his rejection of Western ideas writes Brocar Press.
Regime forces have expanded their presence in Hassakeh and their has been discussion of them continuing their advance into the oil-rich Rumailan area reports Alsouria Net.
President Bashar al-Assad sat down with SANA for a wide ranging interview that explored plans to take back Kurdish areas and the committee to discuss the constitution.
In a recent interview, Assad has spoken about the role of Tehran and Moscow as well as the possible outcomes of the constitutional committee and the status of the Kurds writes Al-Modon.
The Syrian Democratic Forces have announced that they will withdraw their forces from the border region, in accordance with the Russian and Turkish agreement reports Alsouria Net.
Mazlum Abdi expressed his thanks to President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Federation for defusing the war in the region and sparing civilians the scourge of war writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Ras al-Ayn area north of Hassakeh has witnessed clashed between the two sides, in spite of an agreement between Turkey and Russia writes Smart News.
In accordance with the Turkish-Russian agreement, Russia has started to patrol the border region as the SDF withdraws to the agreed upon distance writes Alsouria Net.
A new report on the developments in northern Syria has said that the US and Russia orchestrated events to their benefit and that Iran was the biggest loser writes Alsouria Net.
Turkey’s actions in northern Syria have given him plenty of diplomatic leverage and it will allow him to implement his plans for demographic change writes Brocar Press.
Russia is set to hold meetings with Turkey to discuss the removal of the Syrian Kurdish People’s Protection Units from Manbij and Kobani writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
The decision by Donald Trump to withdraw US forces from Syria has left a vacuum in the country that will be filled and fought over by other countries writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Saudi Arabia has spoken out against the Turkish aggression in northeastern Syria, urging parties to find a political solution reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
While both Russia and Turkey have intervened militarily in Syria, they have done so in different manners, which could lead to very different outcomes writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Following the US withdrawal, Turkey has launched ground and air operations in northern Syria, causing people to flee the border towns writes Asharq al-Awsat.
A handshake between Ahmed Aboul Gheit and Walid al-Muallem has led to speculation that some Arab countries are ready to restore relations with Damascus writes Al-Watan.
One of Russia’s most prominent political and military figures confirms once again the use of Syria as a training ground for the Russian military machine, Asharq al-Awsat reports
The presidents of Russia, Iran and Turkey, said that they will continue to work on establishing a constitutional committee and securing Syria’s territorial integrity writes SANA.
The long planned constitutional committee is expected to be announced at the next meeting of the Astana guarantor countries reports Brocar Press.
Hungary’s Prime Minister, is a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and a supporter of Syria’s Christian minority writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Bouthaina Shaaban has warned Syrians against working with the Americans, saying that the army will liberate every region of Syria reports Al-Watan.
At a meeting in Moscow, Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed international developments and attended the International Aviation and Space Salon report Anadolu News Agency.
While the regime uses internationally banned phosphorus bombs in the western Jisr al-Shughur countryside, their attack was repelled in al-Kabana in Lattakia reports Al-Etihad.
Israeli warplanes are pursuing Iranian targets from Syria and into Iraq, targeting Iranian weapons and missile warehouses reports Asharq al-Awsat.
The recent changes to the intelligence agencies has shaken up the power structures in Syria and left people wondering if Russia is trying to push Assad out writes Alsouria Net.
Iranian militias and Hezbollah have been transferred north, from the south, to bolster the fronts for an expected upsurge in the violence reports Etihad Press.
Since its intervention, Moscow’s priorities have shifted and it is now looking to form relationships with the US and Israel writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Heavy casualties following weekend clashes, reconstruction finds being diverted, Putin calls for the elimination of all opposition groups and Palestinians tortured in Assad prisons. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Representatives from the US, France, Britain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt are set to attend a meeting in Paris to discuss the Syrian war reports Asharq al-Awsat.
The residents of Mhardeh have found themselves between the regime and opposition fighters, but they are looking to Russia to protect them reports Al-Modon.
Continued attacks in Idleb, anger over international inaction, Turkish and Russian talks and refugees returning from Lebanon. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the ongoing operation and the increase in tensions could jeopardize the formation of a Constitutional Committee writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Despite the protest being officially licensed, Turkish security forces have moved the protesting Syrians to an area far from the Russian consulate reports Hurriya Press.
As the land and air assault on the province of Idleb continues, discussions in the background are still trying to secure political advantages writes Alsouria Net.
Recent military developments in Idleb have highlighted the differences between Turkey and Russia and increased speculation about a possible offensive on the province reports Alsouria Net.
According to Brigadier General Ahmed al-Rihal, the latest round of Astana achieved little but to highlight the differences between Russia and Turkey writes Ana Press.
A Syrian Facebook, Russian reticence about an Idleb assault, a halt to the registration of refugees in Germany and Syrians arrested in Lebanon. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Following the latest international talks, the Syrian opposition has vowed to continue its fight against the Assad regime and the occupation forces of Iran and Russia reports Al-Modon.
Israel released two Syrian prisoners, after it received the remains of an Israeli soldier killed in the first Lebanon war, although they deny that it was part of a deal writes Al-Quds Al-Araby.
The port will be used by the Russians for transportation and economic purposes, while continuing to serve as a base for their warships reports Alsouria Net.
Israeli airstrikes on Hama’s countryside, regime airstrikes in Idleb, Turkish reinforcements sent to the border and Leishmaniasis disease spreads across Raqqa. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Women and children were wounded when Russian rockets, fired from warships in the Mediterranean, hit targets in Idleb province reports Hurriya Press.
The remains of Zachary Baumel, who was killed in 1982, were handed over by Russian President, Vladimir Putin, to Israeli President, Benjamin Netanyahu reports Alsouria Net.
As the deescalation agreement that governs Idleb continues to crumble, active parties are exploring a potential assault on the region and the implications that it could have writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
While Assad has achieved success on the ground, he now faces new battles on the diplomatic stage, which look set to be an insurmountably task writes Anadolu News Agency.
Despite Bashar al-Assad now being in control of the large majority of the country, his problems are far from over writes Alsouria Net.
In December of last year, US President Donald Trump said that he would pull out all 2,000 US troops from Syria, but now appears to be changing his mind writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
France has reportedly reached out to Moscow to break the impasse of the constitutional committee and speed up the process of elections in Syria writes Asharq al-Awsat.
In a joint statement, Russia and Syria called on the United States to withdraw its ‘illegal’ forces and asked for refugees in al-Rukban to be evacuated writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
With the recent publication of a photo of Assad at the Hemeimeem base, Russia is trying to show who is the lesser partner in their relationship writes Alsouria Net.
Dr. Chuck Baldwin has warned US President Donald Trump against using private mercenaries in Syria once America pulls out its troops writes The Syria Times.
Russia embarrasses President Assad, the United Arab Emirates send financial support to Syria, the US suspends citizenship of ISIS women and Russia accuses the US of blocking aid. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The fourth trilateral summit between Turkey, Russia and Iran will explore the ongoing violence in Idleb and the formation of the constitutional committee reports Anadolu Agency.
The two diplomats meet in Tehran to discuss the constitutional committee and the upcoming summit that will be held in Russia writes Al-Watan.
The former Saudi intelligence chief claimed that Obama was to blame for allowing Russia and Iran to secure a foothold in Syria reports Hashtag Syria.
Turkey is determined to establish a safe zone in northern Syria, but it has not ruled out cooperation with other countries reports Al-Modon.
It is hoped that tripartite meetings between the concerned parties will be able to achieve an understanding for the proposed Turkish buffer zone in northern Syria reports Al-Sharq Al-Awsat.
As the conflict in Syria looks to be heading into the final act, regional powers are seeking to understand what the Syria of the future holds for them and how they can use Assad writes Al-Modon.
Following the announced withdrawal of US forces from Syria, other parties are scrambling to come up a strategy writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The decision by the US to withdraw troops from Syria marks a new low in American pragmatism writes The Syrian Observer.
The formation of the Consitutional Committee has long been a sticking point between the US and Russia writes Asharq al-Awsat.
The visit of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, marks the first time that an Arab leader has visited Syria since the war began in 2011 writes Anadolu News Agency.
While Turkey prepares for a possible assault on the eastern banks of the Euphrates, Russia and the regime are becoming impatient about the status of Idleb writes Al-Modon.
Lawyers are saying that the Syrian judicial system is in desperate need of a complete overhaul to tackle corruption writes Al-Ayyam.
As part of the Sochi agreement between Russia and Turkey, the Aleppo-Lattakia highway was supposed to be reopened reports Damas Post.
It is expected that the ceasefire in Idleb, the constitutional committee and the release of prisoners will be at the top of the agenda reports Anadolu Agency.
The correspondent of the Syrian news agency has been sentenced for insulting the Turkish state and its president, SANA reports
The correspondent of the Syrian news agency has been sentenced for insulting the Turkish state and its president, SANA reports
A Russian envoy has informed Bashar Al-Assad of the outcomes of the quadrilateral meeting held in Istanbul last week
As European leaders meet to discuss Syria, they have acknowledged the victory of the Syrian government and are working to be included in the reconstruction writes Damas Post.
The US Special Representative on Syria, cited the Russian-Turkish agreement on Idleb and the push to form a constitutional committee as important steps forward reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The conflict in Syria is a tangled mess of conflicting groups and ideas and the search for a political solution is likely to be long and hard writes Asharq al-Awsat.
A summit in Istanbul, Syrian determination to retake Idleb, opposition refusal to change clocks and casualties in Idleb. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi discussed the Sochi deal on Idleb and the means to increase coordination between the two countries reports SANA.
The Endangered Heritage Protection Fair in Paris has caused controversy by not mentioning the destruction caused by the regime or the Russians writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Putin said that stopping international terrorism and commencing Syria’s reconstruction will help life the burden from European countries reports SANA.
As part of the Sochi deal, the Syrian opposition have removed heavy weapons from the frontlines, in a move that aims to bring security to the people of the region writes Anadolu Agency.
A number of senior officials in the Syrian Air Force have formed a commission, at the request of the Russians, to uncover how a Russian plane was shot down writes Zaman Al Wasl.
The two presidents discussed the situation in the country and the recent Idleb Agreement, and how it might be implemented reports SANA.
Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN has accused western countries of refusing to contribute economic and humanitarian aid reports Asharq al-Awsat.
Heras al-Deen are the first group to publicly reject the Idleb agreement, while Hayyat Tahrir al-Sham have not made an official statement reports Alsouria Net.
15 Russian soldiers were killed when Syrian air defenses shot down a Russian plane over the Mediterranean writes SANA.
Many residents are pleased that the regime assault on Idleb has been postponed, but remain wary of Russian promises reports Alsouria Net.
As part of the agreement, Russia and Turkey will conduct joint patrols in the demilitarised zone reports Anadolu news agency.
The meeting between the Presidents of Turkey, Russia and Iran dominated the news over the weekend
At his meeting with Sergei Lavrov, Walid al-Muallem thanked Russia for their support and expressed the desire to partner with them in the reconstruction process reports SANA.
Syrian doctor, Mahmoud al-Sayeh, became widely known after 22 members of his family were killed in a single airstrike writes Alsouria Net
While the US has long been critical of the growing influence of Iran in Syria, they have not developed a clear strategy for the country writes Asharq al-Awsat
Saudi funding, the ending of aid, US airstrikes and condemnation at the UN. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The recent decision by the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Council to enter into negotiations with the regime has major implications for the future of Syria and the position of Turkey writes Sada al-Sham
Russia and Iran are locked in a struggle for influence and cultural superiority in Syria writes Sada al-Sham
While the Russian ambassador to Israel stressed that Iranian forces would not be positioned on the border with the Golan Heights, forcing a them to leave Syria was not possible writes Alsouria
Russia has proposed a roadmap to return Syrian refugees in coordination with the US, a move welcomed by Beirut writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed
As operations in Daraa near their end, Idleb ponders its future writes Souriatna
All eyes are on Helsinki and the upcoming summit between Trump and Putin writes Asharq al-Awsat
Trump and Putin are due to meet later in the month to discuss Syria’s future reports Asharq al-Awsat
Iranian parliamentarian Behoruz Bonyadi lamented the money spent by Iran in Syria, saying that it should be spent on domestic issues write Alsouria Net
As the assault on Daraa by regime forces steps up, the Americans continue to sit back, leaving the opposition to their fate writes Geroun
Arrest warrants, ISIS attacks, investment opportunities and a potential amnesty. Catch up on the biggest event in Syria from the weekend
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad struck a defiant tone during an interview with the British newspaper.
While there has been numerous statements and agreements made, the picture of what is to come in southern Syria is still unclear writes Sada al-Sham
While there have been numerous statements and agreements made, the picture of what is to come in southern Syria is still unclear writes Sada al-Sham
Israel has agreed not to interfere with military operation on the border, in exchange for a withdrawal of Iranian backed forces writes Enab Baladi
The move follows a series of Israeli airstrikes on Syrian Air Force bases across the country reports Zaman Al Wasl
When not on duty, Russian soldiers are out and about in cities like Tartous and Latakia, and their presence and money is a welcome sight writes Syria TV
Russia was content to act as a bystander, Alsouria Net writes
Mohamed Nadir al-Omari explores the increasingly bellicose rhetoric coming out of Israel
The Western strikes on Syria have shown Russia, Iran and the regime there is no true victory ahead of them, Ammar Dioub writes
Defenses around the capital Damascus and Republican Palace are being boosted, according to Zaman al-Wasl
A military source details to Zaman al-Wasl the staggering arsenal provided to the Syrian regime
Allegations of another chemical attack in the city of Douma have provoked responses all round
Presidents of Russia, Iran and Turkey issue a statement outlining their joint vision for Syria after a tripartite meeting, SANA reports
Holding 7,000 books, the new facility in Yelda is providing education and solace for people trapped by siege, Ayn al-Madina writes
Pro-government Al-Watan looks ahead at the political process with the Eastern Ghouta operation coming to a close
Some 6,000 men and youths have been placed in the Al-Duwair center, amid reports of poor humanitarian conditions, according to Zaman al-Wasl
Al-Rai looks at the possible reasons behind the Russian president’s favoritism of Suhail al-Hassan
Mahmoud Afifa’s arrest followed clashes with the elite Tiger Forces, according to Zaman al-Wasl
The Syrian president tells his counterpart that his success in the war in Syria is reflected in his success in the polls, SANA reports
Writing in Al-Watan, one of Assad’s top aides dissects the escalating rhetoric over nuclear weapons seen in the Western media
Instead of using the opportunity to address U.S. goals for peace, Trump’s speech was used to threaten and frighten those who are most vulnerable, Wael Sawah writes
The official Syrian media’s distortion of the conference’s closing statement is evidence of its discontent, Ibrahim Hamidi writes
‘Syrian Resistance’ militia leader is said to have used forged documents to travel to Sochi, according to Russia
Results of congress have shown the only entity able to lead the political process is the Syrian state, official media reports
Political advisor to the Syrian president writes that U.S. economic strength is based primarily on the creation of perpetual war
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
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
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
Veteran opposition figure Michel Kilo says the Assad regime is trying to derail Geneva by continuing to lay waste to opposition areas
Outlet publishes op-ed denouncing Russian efforts to enable the continuation of the Assad regime amid international acquiescence
Deputy foreign minister says U.N. role is welcomed on the condition it acknowledges state sovereignty and avoids interference in domestic affairs, official media reports
Loyalist mouthpiece Al-Watan paints the Syrian-Russian relationship as force for ‘righteousness’ and stability in the region
Putin announces Russian mission in Syria is near completion, as leader renews call for political settlement
Former Coalition president says a Russian-U.S. consensus on letting Assad remain ignores the roots of the catastrophe, and may accelerate the collapse of the region
America hopes to enlist Russian help in pushing forward a solution in Syria as world leaders meet for talks in Southeast Asia, Ibrahim Hamidi explains
Alsouria Net writes that private military companies are fighting alongside Syrian government forces in order to secure Russian interests
Competition for control of strategic and business sectors are fostering dangerous tensions between the two countries, according to Alsouria Net
As the fight against ISIS nears its end, Arabs must work toward ensuring a bright future for themselves in order to avoid falling victim to impending U.S. plots, loyalist Al-Watan writes
Syria and Russia have stepped up their massive bombing campaign on areas of the rebel-held province despite the cease-fire agreement
Accusations the leaders met come amid rumors of a forthcoming Turkish military operation in the rebel-held Syrian north
Security and financial concerns are proving a barrier for families of the liberated south who wish to send their children to school, Iqtissad writes
Writing in Al-Hayat, Wael Sawah asks how we can accept a victor in Syria if so many active parties have failed to achieve their most important interests
Russian president says Syrian army triumph was a major step toward liberating Syria from all terrorists, official media reports
France’s dynamic new president has demonstrated the willingness to show fresh leadership on the global stage, Saudi-owned Asharq al-Awsat newspaper writes
A pro-regime columnist says that Syria will be a test to know if Trump can face the American deep state and succeed in normalizing relations with Russia
In an interview with Asharq al-Awsat, the U.N. envoy argues that shared Americana and Russian interests have helped reach the deal on southern Syria
Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan voice concerns over Russia’s attempts to involve its allies in the de-escalation zones, Alsouria Net writes
Russian president says talks were held with Syrian counterpart prior to commencing combat operations in Syria, state media reports
French President Macron must convince Moscow of the benefits of a political solution if Paris hopes to have any luck in settling the Syrian crisis, Michel Abu Najm writes for Saudi-owned newspaper
Russian experts claim Moscow must decide whether to cut and run or double down, as attack may be another indication of a shift in American policy toward Syria
Abdulnasser Al-Ayed explains that for Russia’s ‘safe zone’ proposal to work, Moscow will need to consider U.S. concerns despite attempts to sideline Washington in the Syrian peace process
Saudi-owned Al-Hayat reports rebel delegation approves plan but chooses to walk out of negotiations in protest at Assad regime’s continued bombardment of opposition areas
Russian president stresses importance of U.N. role during meeting with Merkel in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi, government media reports
Moscow hails phone call between leaders as constructive and ‘business-like,’ with the Russian president also urging caution on U.S. policy toward North Korea, Saudi-owned newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reports
The Assad regime is scrambling to receive assurances from allies and make sense of U.S. policy after the Trump administration’s surprise strike on a Syrian air base. But Damascus is failing to see that rules of the game have already changed, Yahya Al-Aridi writes for opposition outlet All4Syria
Russia will continue to support a peaceful settlement and protect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity against the international forces of terrorism and extremism, Putin tells Assad in cable, state media reports
Donald Trump’s decision to strike the Shayrat base earlier this month was less about changing the balance of power in Syria, but instead represented a nod to his domestic rivals showing his willingness to act as a strong and decisive leader, Abdel Moneim Ali Eissa writes for loyalist outlet Al-Watan
During Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s first trip to Moscow, Russian president slams U.S. for act of aggression on Syrian territory, calling last week’s strike a violation of international law, government news agency reports
Al-Hayat columnist Ibrahim Hamidi highlights four observations in the aftermath of the first American strike on Syrian army positions, explaining that the coming days will show which of two tracks will be taken by Russian and the U.S. in response — military escalation between the two superpowers, or a renewed interest in a military-political agreement
Vladimir Putin is a game-maker and a surprise-organizer. His counterpart in the Oval Office wants to be too
Kremlin spokesperson denies that Russia allowed Israel to strike Hezbollah from Syrian airspace and says talks between Putin and Netanyahu will focus on Syria, state news agency reports
The Syrian regime forces scored a major gain against ISIS militants in the eastern countryside of Aleppo, while the negotiations at Geneva continue as Russia and US talk of plans for establishment of safe zones
The international body, along with its influence, has been compromised by the Russian veto which on several occasions stood to thwart any attempt at salvaging Syria today
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad denied Amnesty reports on mass killing in a Syrian prison and said President Donald Trump’s ban on Syrians targeted terrorists, not the Syrian people. Below is the full interview he gave to French TF1 TV and EUROPE 1 Radio as appeared in SANA, the Syrian news agency
Saudi-based opposition newspaper reports on accidental killing of three Turkish soldiers in Russian operation near Syria’s northern border, as Putin attributes blunder to ineffectual military partnership between the two countries
Lebanese website Al-Modon comments on the fracturing of opposition forces in Syria’s northern provinces as internal fighting forces factions to side with one of the two main rebel groups, Ahrar al-Sham or Al-Qaeda’s affiliate Jabhat Fateh al-Sham
Loyalist Al-Watan newspaper writes that Erdogan’s mounting domestic and international problems will force the Turkish president to accept that the only way to restore his regional standing will be through rapprochement with Assad
Writing for All4Syria, Walid Bunni urges opposition factions attending the upcoming talks in Astana to resist foreign pressure for short-term gains
Russia is not serious in its wish to impose a ceasefire, Walid al-Bunni argues
Russia’s acknowledgment of the armed opposition is one of the requirements of profiting politically from the victory in Aleppo. This means that transforming the military victory into a political settlement requires recognizing the enemy before sitting with him and agreeing to a solution to the conflict.
Russian publication mocks Syrian president after failing to comply with orders from Moscow
The unpredictability of Russia’s Syria policy troubles both its allies and enemies who worry the Kremlin may be selling empty promises ahead of upcoming peace talks in Geneva
The gamble made by Damascus and its allies is that the US will be in a hurry to make any achievement in the Syrian crisis, and will accept the idea of Assad’s nomination in the coming elections due to domestic reasons related to their own upcoming election season
What does Donald Trump have to do with Iran and Russia’s insistence that rebel fighters be evacuated to Idleb exclusively, even though areas of the Damascus countryside under opposition control are much closer? Walid Bunni explains
De Mistura denied his intention to resign from his post, expecting Obama and Putin will continue their efforts to reduce the level of violence and to increase humanitarian aid till President-elect Donald Trump takes office early next year
Trump symbolically and practically has given a green light to finish off Aleppo city, and he has become, along with Obama, partners with Putin in the most horrific stage the city has endured in its long history, writes Abdel Wahab Bedarkhan
The push by Assad and his allies to achieve decisive victories before the end of Obama’s term, and the beginning of an unpredictable Trump presidency, could explain the brutality which they are employing against Aleppo, the Damascus countryside, and the eastern and western Ghoutas
Confusion heads political expectations worldwide, with cautious optimism and wishful thinking being shared between the current US administration, Russia, Iran and Assad, as concrete details around what a Trump presidency would look like remain unclear
Syrian President Bashar al Assad said on Tuesday Damascus would have to “wait and see” if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump would change Washington’s policy on Syria but that he was ready to cooperate with him in fighting militants. Following is the full text, as published in SANA
US president-elect and Russian president will attempt to normalize relations, Kremlin says, with the Syrian crisis and the fight against global terror at the top of the agenda
Trump will not support the armed opposition and will not support intervention in Syria, loyalists say, but he will strongly support fighting terrorists
Russian president says the only way to end the crisis, return the displaced and rebuild the economy is through political dialogue
Top general confirms Russian and Syrian forces have offered to open corridors out of the besieged city for civilians and militants to leave
The issue that is difficult to find a clear explanation for so far is the reduction in the intensity of the bombardment. Is there something threatening the Russian aircraft? Or is Putin sending a message to the Iranians after the dispute that erupted between them that they will lose without his support?
“Committee believes it is necessary to revive the truce once more in Aleppo and elsewhere and remove the fighters of Jabhat Fateh al-Sham and permit international organizations to enter the eastern districts, and to bring out wounded and sick and treat them”
One of the most likely reason’s for Russia’s announcement to halt raids on Aleppo may be that Moscow has begun to sense the weight of international pressure upon it, and has begun to resent the situation of international embarrassment which the developments in Aleppo have caused
Russian FM explains fighting terror and starting political process a top priority, during meeting with German and French leaders in Berlin
The Syrian President Bashar al-Assad claimed in an interview to Russia’s Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper that the smell of WWIII is in the air. Following is the full text, as published by SANA, the official news agency.
Coalition spokesperson says meeting with Russian media delegation aims to draw world public opinion closer to the Syrian revolution
Moscow to send delegation of experts to Geneva for consultations with the US with the aim of finding a possible solution to the war in Syria
“There is a massacre in Aleppo” hashtag circulated by Turkish social media users as Assad and Russian bombardment of northern city intensifies
States concerned with the conflict are rushing to divide up the country and threatening both its existence and the fate of its people
The danger does not lie only in what has happened so far, but more in what the Obama administration may do during what remains of its term
Syria has become divided between conflicting forces into spheres of influence
Official sources announce Russian companies intend to invest in Syria’s electricity and tourism industries in the coastal province of Lattakia
Lebanese newspaper says Putin and Obama bear responsibility for Erdogan and Assad failing to meet
If what we hear is true, the solution is based on acknowledging the status quo and surrendering to the rule of the current regime despite the killing, destruction and displacement that it has carried out over the last five years.
Russia and the United States have not yet agreed on dividing influence in the Middle East, and they are providing space to the regional countries to dive further into this quagmire
The new mechanism will be composed of intelligence services, foreign ministries and militaries of the two parties
According to leaders in the Islamist and moderate groups, Western diplomats, and officials and civilian activists in Aleppo, 10 reasons can be noted for the “Aleppo coup”
Russia and Iran’s militias launched a heavy assault on Aleppo last month, allowing Iranian forces and allied Iraqi and Lebanese sectarian militias, as well as what remains of the Syrian army still loyal to Assad, to impose a siege on eastern Aleppo
What Kerry says and what the Europeans think is not important
Sources claim Syrian president traveled to Russian capital last month to discuss terms of a settlement between regional and international powers
Moscow had positively received the U.S. letter and had tried to offer some commitments
According to a seven-page draft agreement, Moscow and Washington are considering high-level coordination beyond “carrying out air defense” in Syria’s skies, to reach a level of “direct cooperation” between the two armies and their intelligence agencies against Nusra Front and ISIS
US top diplomat to visit President Putin to discuss developments on Russia’s fronts
Washington has delivered a proposal to the Kremlin accepting joint military coordination in return for Russia pressuring Assad to end the bombing of moderates and restart political talks
Kremlin says Russian and American leaders stressed commitment to military and diplomatic cooperation in effort to defeat terrorism and arrive at political solution in Syria
Obama has taken care to place blame for Syria’s disasters on everyone except himself while his assertion that “America is safer” is no longer true
Normalization of Turkey-Russia relations might reflect positively on the Syrian crisis, Russia’s ambassador says
New campaign urges social media users to share photo and video evidence of Russian war crimes since September last year
Russia feels that the search for options for a political settlement in Syria must be accelerated because it is stuck between diverging military and political priorities with Tehran and Damascus
Was the aim of the Russian defense minister’s visit to Syria an act of contempt against Assad in an attempt to portray him as being obedient to Russian orders?
One must keep in mind that on the July 7-8 a NATO meeting will be held in Warsaw
The list targets for assassination 25 Britons whom the Assad regime accuses of joining ISIS
News of Russian foreign ministry official mocking Syrian president circulates through national media in most recent instance of Russian criticism of Assad regime
Rebel military sources claim Moscow is communicating directly with armed groups in Homs in an attempt to lure factions into entering dubious truces and sow suspicion among the opposition
Assad says fighting for the city of Aleppo has come to resemble the heroic battle for Stalingrad, in Victory Day message to Russian president
World leaders deny opposition figure opportunity to meet in French capital to discuss the collapse of the internationally-backed cessation of hostilities
Russian president offers words of support to Assad on the occasion of Syria’s Independence Day
“Aleppo: The Rise and Fall of Syria’s Great Merchant City,” Philip Mansel, 238 pages, I.B. Tauris, London, 2016
Delegation members will consult with Syrian officials regarding the upcoming parliamentary elections due to be held on Wednesday
Israeli media reveals Russia was asked by Tel Aviv to retrieve the remains of spy Eli Cohen from Syrian territory
Problem of extremism directly linked to the flow of refugees to Europe, Putin tells Austria’s president during meeting in the Russian capital
Forces will remain in Syria to continue fighting groups designated as terrorist by the UN, Kremlin spokesman says
US Secretary of State marks August as the date for a new constitution following his meeting with the Russian president, accelerating the political battle between the Syrian sides
Moscow’s decision to withdraw its forces from Syria has caught some regime supporters off guard as many relied on the Russian presence for their security and income
Moscow’s role in Syria was an attempt to draw attention to their strength following the fall of the Soviet Union, and therefore to their influential role at the head of the new world hierarchy
President Putin says Russia will maintain support for “legitimate Syrian government” with financial and military aid following announcement to withdraw forces
All4Syria speaks with the head of the Building the Syrian State movement on what Russia’s decision to leave Syria means for Assad and the region
Demonstrators mark five years since the start of the peaceful uprisings against President Assad in March 2011
Western diplomats say the Russian withdrawal came as a surprise, especially that no indicators were detected beforehand
Syria says presidents agreed to the military scale back in a phone call, adding Russia will continue to offer support in combating terrorism
Cessation of hostilities an important step towards intra-Syrian political settlement, Russian president tells Greek PM
“Is it not Kerry, who agreed with Lavrov to the conspiracy theory which UN envoy Staffan de Mistura is carrying out against the Syrian opposition?”
Political opposition remains doubtful over success of truce deal as key phrases still require clarification, such as the exclusion of “terrorist organizations” in being targeted
Syrian president confirms his government’s keenness to contribute to implementing the Russian-US ceasefire deal
Major military commanders now are among the many regime loyalists paying homage to the Russian president’s influence inside Syria
Rebel commander says Russian strikes have displaced 10,000 people from Hama to the northern countryside of Homs
Russian military adviser killed in shelling carried out by ‘terrorists’, defense ministry reports
Russian air force operations against terrorists in Syria have drastically altered the situation on the ground, foreign minister tells reporters in Moscow
The UN’s proposed peace talks are hardly the result of a genuine desire to stop the killings. Instead, they are meant to create the illusion that the international community has now reached a consensus on Syria. This is patently untrue
The resolution opted for constructive ambiguity and mutual concessions in an attempt to secure a consensus. The result was a final draft outlining the maximum Moscow could get, and the minimum Washington would surrender
Rescue workers confirm 43 killed and 150 injured in attacks on a number of areas, including a busy marketplace, adding that at least 30 more bodies remained unidentified
Putin stresses operations in Syria will continue until objectives are fulfilled, despite Turkish “aggression”
Leaflets of Russian president distributed with caption reading: “The murderer of Syrian people”
In an interview with The Sunday Times, Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, warns that bombing will increase the risk of terrorist attacks by sleeper cells in Europe unless there is a concerted effort to destroy ISIS on the ground. The following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA.
Foreign policy advisor to Iran’s supreme leader says Assad’s fate can only be decided by the Syrian people
“In Syria, our armed forces are first of all fighting for Russia, it is the security of our people that they are defending,” says Russian president
The secretary general of the Damascus–based opposition Syrian National Democratic Action Commission talks to Syria Times
S-400 missile defense system to be deployed in Syrian coastal base in response to downing of Russian jet on Tuesday, says Russia’s defense minister
President Bashar al-Assad tells Chinese Phoenix TV that you cannot take any concrete political step before defeating terrorism, because this is the biggest obstacle, and this is the prime concern to every Syrian. Following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA, the regime’s official news agency
President Assad told the French Magazine Valeurs Actuelles Thursday that you cannot fight terrorism while you follow or pursue the wrong policies that support terrorism directly or indirectly. Following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA.
Islamist alliance responsible for capturing large swathes of Idleb province in March urges rebels to unite under a single command
Syria’s Foreign Ministry declares solidarity with Russia’s people and leadership after the downing of a passenger jet over the Sinai Peninsula last month
Hopes for Syrian political solution will remain futile as long as Moscow maintains its preconditions on Assad’s departure in an attempt to deprive Obama of a final diplomatic triumph
As the Syrian regime embraces the “Russian protection”, it finally becomes ready to engage in arbitration and partnership without the fear of being forced to divide its power
Syrian president expresses his condolences to Russian counterpart following passenger jet crash in Egypt
Is Moscow truly capable of offering real guarantees that the current regime will not rise once again, in a new form?
Moscow and Tehran are about to approach a crossroad in their Syria policies, for both have different priorities that will be hard to reconcile
The foreign ministers of Russia, US, Turkey and Saudi Arabia said they will reconvene next week, invite other regional powers
Syrian president flown to Moscow on Russian military cargo plane for talks with Putin, newspaper reports
Syrian political opposition says Moscow is trying to cover the ineffectiveness of its military operation with political means
Armed opposition groups announce new coalition as pro-regime forces ramp up aerial and ground operations in the region
Syrian president called to Russian capital for talks in first trip abroad since beginning of Syrian crisis
Moscow to consider proposal from US to convene international meeting on Syria, with the participation of Jordan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia
Russian president hits out at Washington for refusing to host high-level meeting on Syria
President Putin tells journalists Russia’s military mission in Syria aims at working to secure stability and create the conditions for a political solution to the crisis
Moscow’s efforts to prop up the Assad regime with military support is bound to backfire, Coalition president tells Turkish reporters
SNC says the move is aimed at protecting civilian lives and stemming the flow of refugees to Europe
Syria’s Assad gave an interview to the Iranian Khabar TV channel. The following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA
Kremlin spokesman says West has failed to explain the term “moderate opposition” in reference to Russia’s purported airstrikes on non-ISIS fighters
Russian president competes with Hezbollah and Assad for cult status among pro-regime areas
Russian fighter jets strike ISIS positions in Syria following official request from President Assad
Russian air strikes in Syria carried out upon request from Damascus, Syrian officials report
“It is expected those who work for Iran [in Syria] will likely invest in the Syrian real estate and urban renewal sectors after the nuclear agreement is finalized and the freezing of Iranian assets is lifted”
Syrian ambassador joins Russia’s president in slamming Western countries and their Middle Eastern allies for their unlawful Syria policies
Western nations have recently softened their rhetoric toward Assad in apparent acceptance of the president’s mandate to serve during a transitional period
Russian president says Moscow has no intentions of engaging in military operations in Syria, but adds intensifying partnerships with Syria and regional allies is a possibility
American suspicions increased after the Russians submitted hundreds of requests, to several countries, to gain permission for their military jets to cross the latter’s airspace to reach Syria, and assemble there
Russia is engaging in a tacit competition with Iran – especially amid talks about the impending creation of a regional and international “contact group” after America’s ratification of the Iran deal next month
Presidential press-secretary tells journalists Russia would mull military involvement in Syria if requested by Assad regime
The Syrian people trust Moscow’s leadership and its intention to participate in the fight against ISIS and Nusra Front, FM tells Russian interviewers
Russian military support to Syria is part of long-standing and existing agreements, says deputy FM
Moscow will continue to provide military equipment to Syria’s Assad regime in accordance with international law, state Duma speaker announces
Assad’s regime even boasts that Moscow’s decision to hunker down demonstrates the strength of bilateral relations
Putin says he is providing Syria with serious support, including equipment and weapons training
No one has expected or demanded that every party should drop their weapons and forgo their means of pressure
Syria supports Russian president’s proposal to form a regional coalition to combat terrorism, says deputy FM
De Mistura believes that in the Geneva 3 meeting, Iranian backing, representation of the opposition by more than just the coalition, and a Russian-American understanding will eliminate the reasons for the failure of Geneva 2
Syrian foreign minister meets with UN envoy to review progress of the consultative meetings regarding a peaceful political solution in Syria
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
Speaking to Russian TV, Syria’s foreign minister says President Putin’s proposal for a regional counterterrorism alliance is a “miracle”
Russian president suggests building a regional force to combat terrorism during talks with Syria’s foreign minister in Moscow
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
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
What new developments have led some to conclude the Syrian crisis is on its way to a solution?
Bilateral agreement on counterterrorism provides a new ‘legal springboard’ to further bolster Syrian-Russian relations
Ghalioun has called upon Arab League countries to lift a ban on the delivery of anti-aircraft weapons to the Free Syrian Army
In an interview with the Chinese television station CCTV, Assad says the United States is fighting against an imaginary enemy they assume to be Syria. Following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA
President Bashar al-Assad did an interview with the U.S. CBS News. Following is the full text, as was published by SANA
Presidential spokesman claims Russian cooperation with Damascus is within the limits of international law
President Bashar al-Assad gave an interview to the Czech paper Literarni Noviny. Following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA
“You must know those Russians are responsible for each additional minute the Damascus gang stays in power”
The Russian initiative might be a chance for the Syrian opposition if they were politically skilled and stopped their awful competition
Mikhail Bogdanov visited Damascus on Wednesday
Putin met his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey
The Arab League and its countries are completely absent from the Syrian events
The parties discussed Russian ideas about holding a Syrian-Syrian dialogue in Moscow
According to Al-Akhbar, Muallem is pessimisic towards the two initiatives
Foreign Ministry says such use may be used as a pretext for war
A column in honor of the one-year anniversary of Syria’s chemical attack
Only a few days before the national celebration, the terrorist group Daesh brutally killed dozens of soldiers belonging to the 17th troop in the vicinity of Raqqa city
Moallem said Russia has a growing role in establishing a world where justice and peace prevail
The three month term is a trap for those seeking position and power
London-based Syrian businessman and oil mogul Ayman Asfari has emerged as a leading contender
Plan would see Jarba’s supporters rotated to the presidency if he does not extend his reign
Putin wished President Assad health and success and the Syrian people peace and wellbeing
Putin says normalizing the situation in the Middle East will contribute to lasting regional peace
The issue of combating terrorism which the regime insisted was addressed to the Americans and the Western world in general, not to the Coalition
Western officials are seeking concessions on the delivery of humanitarian aid
Regime delegates focus on fighting terrorism, while opposition concerned with transitional government
No one objected to the deal, nor to Assad’s right to continue to steal the wealth of the Syrian people
Putin said in his annual address that Russia’s policy was grounded in reason
The Syrian regime is aware that its problem is not with the terrorists created in its jails, but with the Syrians who are still confronting the regime’s brutality
Russia has said they are ready to drop Assad if minorities are protected, sources say
The aid includes medicine and medical equipment
Putin’s Russia has lost in Syria, because it overlooked the fact that the Syrian people will defeat the Assad regime
Putin calls Assad and stresses Russia’s support for the Syrian people’s will
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
Since domestic consumption is increasing (258,000 barrels per day in early 2011), Syria was forced to import some petroleum products
Some schools are still run by government-paid teachers and administrators, despite their presence in an opposition-controlled area
The worst case scenario overcome by the regime is that it is no longer required to account for its use of WMDs against civilians through a clear and blatant violation of all international laws and human and ethical considerations
Assad denies reports holding that a member of Fatah’s central committee, had brought him a message from the new emir of Qatar
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Tuesday that Russia and its U.S. partners agreed to work in the near future to settle the crisis in Syria.
It is rare that President Bashar al-Assad gives interviews to Syrian newspapers
In a speech to the annual meeting of the UN General Assembly in New York, Mouallem said that “terrorists from more than 83 countries are engaged in the killing of our people and our army under the appeal of global Takfiri jihad.” Below are excerpts as published by SANA
President Bashar al-Assad gave an interview to the Chinese television CCTV. Following is the full text of the interview
Member countries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)rejected military intervention in Syria
Many believe that Obama’s image has been shaken by Assad and Putin
The Syrian opposition and the Syrian public had contradictory feelings regarding both the American strike against the Assad regime
Kilo says the opposition considers the regime more dangerous than its chemical weapons
Dmitry Peskov revealed the discussions were conducted on the sidelines of the G20 Summit
Moallem extended greetings to the American people for their awareness and support for Syria against the war
Analysts say former Syrian Defense Minister Ali Habib will have an important role in the negotiations
Putin said Russia will act decisively if the use of chemical weapons was proved
Putin stressed that Russia is not defending the Syrian government but rather the international systems and laws
Russia says U.S. evidence of chemical attack in Syria is unconvincing
if the Congress members decide to respect their voters’ wishes, this would mean the turning of the page of the strike
World leaders warn against military action without a U.N. mandate
America has waged many wars, but has never been able to achieve its political objectives from any of them: Assad
Member of a human rights council says the refugees may be executed as soon as they arrive in Syria
Talks were not, as reported, about an armament deal between Saudi Arabia and Russia.
Pro government websites describe the Saudi efforts as a bribe
Russia wanted to affirm that Russia today is different from that Russia which stood helpless when its Serbian ally was disciplined
Russia has offered to replace Austrian peacekeepers in the Glolan
The King of Jordan speaks to Asharq Al-Awsat on the Syrian crisis and its impact on Jordan and the Middle East
The efforts to postpone a political solution in Syria only indicate that we will see this game of cat and mouse once again
Two groups threaten the future of Syria: some of the rebels inside Syria, and the political opposition outside the country
The US has political and geostrategic interests in the Middle East but Obama, with his huge failure to pressure Putin, reflects an abandonment of these interests
Arab League Secretary-General says Geneva II will likely take place in July
Putin met with British Prime Minister David Cameron ahead of a G8 meeting in Ireland
What is truly suspicious is the emergence of American signs pointing to the toppling of the balance of power in a way rendering it unlikely to see President Al-Assad stepping down in the near future
Haitham Maleh says Yemeni Houthis entered Syria through Lebanon and were accompanied by Hezbollah
Now with the regime using Scud missiles and chemical weapons, it has become too late to even demand no-fly zones
Russian President Vladimir Putin says his Syrian counterpart could have Avoided war by implementing reforms
Secretary of State Kerry chose to recognize in Kremlin the existence of “significant common interests with respect to Syria” for both the American and Russian sides, thus reassuring Putin that the end of the war will only be secured through dual sponsorship – whose lines are drawn by Washington and Moscow – and that the Libya experience will not be reiterated as promised by Obama and repeated by NATO on many occasions.
The American-Russian negotiations over Syria have reached an advanced stage, but the new agreement still lacks the teeth to achieve results, a political scholar specialized in Syrian affairs said during between American Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov.
The overtures of Syrian official newspapers dealt with the Israeli aggression on Syria, here are extracts from these overtures:
“The US successive administrations recognize that Syria is not a playground for their policies,” Syria’s Information Minister Minister says in Moscow
Headlines describing the 24th Arab Summit held in Doha this week reflect profound division over Syria and Qatar’s role in effecting change in the Arab Region. Doha has taken over the presidency of the Arab league for what could be one of the most important years of the transitional period.
The Kremlin announced that the political program proposed by President Bashar al-Assad could be a good basis for solving the crisis in Syria
The Russian foreign ministry said Lakhdar Brahimi will hold talks in Moscow on Saturday following consultations with President Bashar Assad’s regime in Damascus, at his request.
There is nothing so dangerous as a former superpower unaware of its own diminished role. What the Kremlin of Vladimir Putin today lacks in ideology, it more than makes up for in invidious posturing.
while Russia’s Putin reiterates Moscows differences with the EU over the situation in Syria, President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, calss for efforts to reach a political solution to the crisis in Syria
Rebels began to push into a strategic town in Syria’s central Hama province on Thursday and laid siege to at least one town dominated by President Bashar al-Assad’s minority sect, riskinginflaming already raw sectarian tensions as the 21-month-old revolt against four decades of Assad family rule
The damage done by playing for time has extended to areas outside Syria in the last two months. The members of the alliance supporting Assad, from Russia and Iran to Lebanon, have found the opportunity to play off the regional situation; they have taken steps, whose importance varies one country to another.