Russia’s Foreign Ministry issues a statement of support for the Syrian government, affirming its backing in military and diplomatic matters, SANA reports
Writing in Al-Watan, Anas Wahib al-Kurdi details the options Turkey now faces to realize its vision in northern Syria
Alsouria Net reports that Russian officers told their Syrian counterparts to expect no support if they escalate the situation in the south
Casualties reported as fierce bombing targets the northern province, according to Zaman al-Wasl
The towns of Zamalka, Irbin and Hammouriyah have all been hit by the regime’s assault, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Russia’s foreign minister says the U.S.-led coalition’s rhetoric on Syria is at odds with the situation it sees militarily on the ground, according to SANA
The opposition forces in Syria’s south are planning an offensive to relieve some pressure on the Eastern Ghouta, Alsouria Net reports
The Turkish assault on Afrin has cut off a key supply route, sending prices rocketing, Zaman al-Wasl reports
The Syrian Observer provides a brief roundup of the past weekend’s stories
Enab Baladi explores the regime’s narrative on the Eastern Ghouta offensive publicized in its sympathetic media
Contrary to some reports, opposition forces in the Ghouta insist they will stay and defend the enclave, according to Alsouria Net
Opposition fighters are thought to be planning an offensive on strategic towns in Syria’s south to relieve pressure on the Eastern Ghouta, according to Al-Hal
The Damascus suburbs are being subjected to severe bombardment and chlorine attacks, Zaman al-Wasl reports
The Russian Defense Ministry says a technical malfunction could be behind the plane’s demise, SANA reports
Writing in Al-Watan, one of Assad’s top aides dissects the escalating rhetoric over nuclear weapons seen in the Western media
House prices and rents have registered an impressive rise in areas under government control, Al-Hayat reports
Syria’s representative to the U.N. bemoans the rejection of Russian amendments to the resolution, according to SANA
The aircraft crashed down in Al-Hula, a key opposition stronghold, Zaman al-Wasl reports
The facility is a strategic location to supply front-line troops and hide Russian and Iranian military experts, according to Zaman al-Wasl
A regime offensive in the Eastern Ghouta and a rally in Berlin backing the newly freed Salih Muslim marked the first weekend of March
