Regime and opposition forces are simultaneously exchanging prisoners, opposition website Alsouria Net reports
Enab Baladi explores the economic boons the regime is looking forward to once it has taken the Eastern Ghouta
Students in the language have the possibility to visit Russia and teach Russian after obtaining their degrees, according to Tishreen
Intense bombing on Douma has also been recorded, according to Alsouria Net
Mahmoud Afifa’s arrest followed clashes with the elite Tiger Forces, according to Zaman al-Wasl
Enab Baladi explores the desperate situation of civilians in the embattled enclave, who are caught between fractured rebel groups and the world’s apathy
The Syrian president tells his counterpart that his success in the war in Syria is reflected in his success in the polls, SANA reports
The use of new military technology in Syria’s south is being seen as a warning to opposition factions there, according to Alsouria Net
Significant developments have been seen on the Eastern Ghouta and Afrin fronts over the weekend
Large, unofficial duties are being imposed by pro-government forces at the Tel al-Tawqan crossing, according to Samarit
The Syrian army is on the verge of taking the town in the Eastern Ghouta’s south, Zaman al-Wasl reports
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
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
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
