The US is limiting the flow of dollars in and out of Syria and trying to dissuade other countries from providing fuel, in an attempt to put pressure on the Assad regime reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Despite a Russian-mediated deal with the opposition, assassination have been on the rise, reflecting the power struggle between Iran and Russia writes Asharq al-Awsat.
The head of the Syrian Negotiations Committee, Nasr al-Hariri, has said the the formation of the constitutional committee was almost complete writes Alsouria Net.
The Assad regime has fired rockets equipped with cluster bombs at a popular market in the city of Saraqeb, killing and wounding civilians reports Hurriya Press.
According to Iqtissad, militias controlled by Hezbollah and Iran are suffering from a shortage in funds, which is leaving them unable to pay wages.
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The Iran backed militia, Liwa al-Baqr, have secured a firm grip over many parts of Aleppo, weakening the influence of Russia and their Liwa al-Quds militia reports Al-Modon.
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.
Two delegations from Russia and one Iran have visited Syria to discuss a number of different issues ahead of the next round of Astana talks writes Alsouria Net.
Russia revealed that Saudi Arabia has taken the first steps in reestablishing diplomatic relations between the two countries reports Ana Press.
Russia, a long time supporter of Syria, said that recent talks will help in the implementation of economic plans and will strengthen the relationship between the two countries reports The Syria Times.
While Russia did help find and transport the remains of Israeli soldier Zachary Baumel, they have strongly denied reports that they have found the remains of Eli Cohen writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Pictures of Russian and Iranian flags flown at a ceremony marking the 73rd anniversary of the withdrawal of colonial forces from Syria have not gone without Syrians noticing the irony.
The “demilitarized” zone, which was established by Russia and Turkey, was supposed to protect civilian from regime attack reports Alsouria Net.
Lt. Gen. Salim Harba has the support of Russia and has also been accused of overseeing massacres committed by the Syrian army writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Russia has said that Islamist in the province of Idleb, with help from the White Helmets are planning to stage a chemical attack writes SANA.
The Assad regime has been accused of torturing those who have left the al-Rukban Camp after agreeing to reconciliation settlements reports Zaman Al Wasl.
The regime is suspected of killing activist Majid al-Asmi, who worked for Syrian revolutionary magazines and highlighted the plight of children reports Al-Modon.
The Syrian Network for Human Rights has released a report, which has highlighted the use of cluster bombs by the regime and the heavy price paid by civilians.
While some families are choosing to leave the al-Rukban camp, many other fear what would happen to them if they returned to regime controlled areas reports Hurriya Press.
