Raid followed reports of a joint Russian-Syrian air defense system which aims to control western air space, opposition website reports
Walid al-Bunni explains that in the face of a powerful Russia, Syria will only achieve independence and stability through a realistic approach to the post-conflict stage
Nathan Saleh describes three future scenarios for the eastern province’s remaining opposition in light of recent developments
Writing for Al-Modon, Sataa Nour El-Din asks which army will assume the narrative of victory following the defeat of ISIS
Deal follows regime attempts to undermine Moscow in its efforts to include the region into its cease-fire plan, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Russian president says Syrian army triumph was a major step toward liberating Syria from all terrorists, official media reports
Enab Baladi highlights the myriad of interests and concerns surrounding a possible foreign intervention against Islamist factions in the rebel-held province
Safe zone plan has encouraged optimism among citizens who hope the access to markets will contribute to better living conditions, Enab Baladi writes
As the international consensus leans increasingly toward Assad staying, will Syria’s main opposition eventually get in line with its backers, Souriatna asks
Dozens reportedly killed in ISIS attack in the hotly contested Hama countryside, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Ministry spokeswoman says terrorists in the southern province intend to frame the Syrian government for an attack, official media reports
Recent de-escalation agreements have not protected many civilians from the brunt of battle as fighting persists in several areas of the country, Sada al-Sham writes
Assad forces obstructed the entrance of Russian delegates to rebel-held border area in effort to forestall deal, opposition website reports
Russian FM says Moscow is committed to assisting regional leaders in merging Syria’s political opposition ahead of negotiations
Recent Jordanian comments have suggested the kingdom is looking to restore relations with the regime despite its history of backing opposition forces, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Writing for the Saudi-owned outlet, Hamidi says the Russian-led cease-fire plan will fail if not followed by political efforts aimed at unity instead of division
Documentary filmmaker Jaber Bakr focuses his lens on the plight of Homs’ besieged neighborhood through the eyes of activist Basil al-Muhaimed
Writing for Saudi-owned Al-Hayat, opposition figure Louay Hussein calls for a Syrian model based on the rights of the individual and not the will of the conqueror
Ali al-Hilou, who was captured after his plane crashed in southern Syria, says regime wants to avoid conducting prisoner swap, Alsouria Net writes
Major efforts are underway to unify the scope of the opposition ahead of upcoming peace talks in Astana and Geneva, Souriatna writes
