Bashar al-Assad told Serbian newspaper Politika the US’ “secret collaboration with terrorists is the reason why all attempts at a ceasefire and political transition in Syria have so far failed.” Following is the full text of the interview as published by SANA, the official news agency.
“It’s not pressure that created the problem — it’s the intellectual cultivation and the mentors who were raised by the teachers of Al-Qaeda and the Wahhabi ideology… This is the fruits of decades of sectarian broadcasts and miseducation.”
Top general confirms Russian and Syrian forces have offered to open corridors out of the besieged city for civilians and militants to leave
More than 12,000 square km of territory has been liberated from terrorist control due to Russian and Syrian forces, Russian defense minster claims
The issue that is difficult to find a clear explanation for so far is the reduction in the intensity of the bombardment. Is there something threatening the Russian aircraft? Or is Putin sending a message to the Iranians after the dispute that erupted between them that they will lose without his support?
“Committee believes it is necessary to revive the truce once more in Aleppo and elsewhere and remove the fighters of Jabhat Fateh al-Sham and permit international organizations to enter the eastern districts, and to bring out wounded and sick and treat them”
Coalition’s secretary-general criticizes UN envoy for remarks in which he hinted at possible war crimes from FSA and rebel fighters
One of the most likely reason’s for Russia’s announcement to halt raids on Aleppo may be that Moscow has begun to sense the weight of international pressure upon it, and has begun to resent the situation of international embarrassment which the developments in Aleppo have caused
Russian foreign minster says US has proven it has no desire to separate so-called moderate opposition from Al-Qaeda-linked groups
Syrian government says it rejects selective approach of UN member states which refer exclusively to the suffering in eastern Aleppo
Russian monitor announces delivery of 300 food packages containing flour, sugar and canned food to families residing in Sayyidah Zaynab
Upcoming bilateral talks between Syrian and Russian foreign ministers to focus on military, political, and humanitarian situation
First European lawsuit to target regime for the involvement of its members in the disappearance of two French nationals in Syria in 2013
70 countries announce support for European initiative to end bloodshed and circumvent Russian veto blocking UNSC resolutions on Syria
Russian FM explains fighting terror and starting political process a top priority, during meeting with German and French leaders in Berlin
Regime warplanes strike areas of Idleb province with high-explosive bombs as Russia announces no intention to reinstate humanitarian pause
“Frankly, right now I do not see any preconditions for the ministerial meeting… as of today, at issue is the fulfillment of existing arrangements,” deputy FM tells reporters in the Russian capital
Russia’s victory in enabling the regime and Iran’s militias to enter eastern Aleppo will comprise a major turning point in the Syrian war and will lead to a major disruption in the balance of forces to favor Iran, its militias, and the Assad regime
Cairo announces success of negotiations aimed at evacuating the injured and delivering aid to the besieged areas of Aleppo
One person killed and five others wounded in Russian air raid on a civil defense center in the Idleb countryside
