Assad talks about the devastating civil war, the use of barrel bombs, the battle against ISIS and Al-Qaeda and relations with the US
Deputy PM claims Syria prioritizes cutting off sources of terrorism while supporting Syrian-Syrian dialogue in press conference with Belarusian Foreign Minister
Syrian National Coalition president says opposition is fighting Iran, not Assad
The clinching argument for the cynical pirouette is that a deal with Russia might give some of Assad’s opponents a share of power in Damascus
What is needed now in Syria is a semi-miracle to end corruption and fragmentation, whilst pushing for an internationally-backed political solution
Guigou says France should support Russian and UN efforts to reach an interim agreement while working on a solution with parties willing to accept a democratic change
Halki stresses the country requires everyone’s national and humanitarian involvement to strengthen the country against future challenges
Lavrov says positive reactions came not only from those who participated in the meeting, but also from opposition figures who did not attend
NCC Member confirms participants of the Coordination Commission did not ‘refuse or accept’ Moscow principles
Refusal comes after content within the draft is said to contradict earlier plans suggested by the UN envoy
Israel’s Channel 10 has quoted an Israeli source admitting Israel’s responsibility for the January 18 attack on a Hezbollah convoy in Quneitra in Syria’s Golan
Consultative meetings in Moscow end, Syrian government delegation agrees to “Moscow Principles”
Third round of consultative meeting held in Moscow, Syrian government pays tribute to martyrs and victims of terrorism
Opposition representatives in Moscow stress on need to find common ground
Syria demands action against perpetrators and backers of terrorist acts, both regionally and internationally
Forum program offers insight into conference priorities amid further rumours of opposition infighting
Opposition factions approve 10-point plan based on Geneva 1 communiqué to promote joint transitional body
President Assad to Foreign Affairs Magazine: Israel is supporting terrorist organizations in Syria. President Assad gave an interview to the American magazine Foreign Affairs published on Monday. Following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA
Recent atrocities committed inside regime facilities are the clearest indication of Assad’s flagrant violation of international humanitarian laws
The money is for development and relief projects in “areas liberated by the moderate Syrian opposition,” it said in a statement, including food deliveries, public services and supporting local rebel councils
