Assad’s former vice president has been touted as a possible key player in mediating a solution with the Syrian opposition, Alsouria writes
The Russian president’s surprise stopover offers an insight into the asymmetrical relationship between the two allies, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Samih Shukri promotes Egyptian-Russian efforts to resolve regional crises ahead of state visit by Vladimir Putin
The Syrian army disrupted earlier efforts by Russia to impose its own de-escalation agreement on the area
Monitor says nine children among those killed in Russian raids on the Islamic State-held city of Al-Jerzi, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Veteran opposition figure Michel Kilo says the Assad regime is trying to derail Geneva by continuing to lay waste to opposition areas
Rights group records 20 percent increase in deaths caused by Assad regime and Russian forces, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Sada al-Sham speaks to the former HNC member about the recent wave of resignations and the role of the Russian-backed opposition in future dialogue
Top Russian official says ‘preparations are on’ for a pullout of forces fighting terrorism in Syria, SANA reports
In a joint statement, influential figures slam new negotiating body for cowing to pressure from Russian-backed groups
Assad’s allies Russia and Iran will not foot the money needed to bankroll the upcoming rebuilding phase, Jihad Yazigi writes
Delegation previously delayed its attendance to the negotiations in response to opposition demands for Assad to step down
War monitor claims 160 people have been killed in shelling on the rebel-held area in the past two weeks, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Statement issued by bureaus calls for a return to the initial Riyadh demands and a rejection of its amendments, Orient-News reports
Damascus says it welcomes the Russian-backed initiative expected to take place in the coming weeks, SANA reports
Local councils are relying heavily on the renewal of a U.N. resolution which will allow the entry of aid without approval from the Assad government, Enab Baladi writes
Outlet publishes op-ed denouncing Russian efforts to enable the continuation of the Assad regime amid international acquiescence
Top advisor to Assad tells Russian media that the opposition has not yet made clear its intent to engage in talks, SANA reports
Loyalist mouthpiece Al-Watan paints the Syrian-Russian relationship as force for ‘righteousness’ and stability in the region
At least 10 members of the negotiations body have resigned in the wake of its chairman stepping down
