Russia was content to act as a bystander, Alsouria Net writes
Rebels warned civilians to stay in their homes, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Souriatna explores the growing rise of the Shiite sect among the most vulnerable civilians in eastern Syria
The passports are being issued thanks to the invervention of Maher al-Assad, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Writing in Al-Watan, Anas Wahib al-Kurdi details the options Turkey now faces to realize its vision in northern Syria
The militants fought in the Fatimioun militia, loyal to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, according to Anadolu
Moscow’s actions in the Ghouta – military and political – should be seen as a strengthening of its position independent of the fate of Assad, Enab Baladi writes
Damascus appears to be leaning on Moscow – instead of Tehran – for major support in the recovery process, Alsouria Net writes
New Israeli strikes on Syria have pushed the U.N. to call for ‘immediate and unconditional de-escalation’
The official Syrian media’s distortion of the conference’s closing statement is evidence of its discontent, Ibrahim Hamidi writes
Iranian and Syrian officials meet on the sidelines of Organization of Islamic Cooperation meeting in Tehran, official media reports
Lavrov says his country’s diplomatic initiatives have been invaluable to the progress of the political track, Al-Hayat reports
Speaking to Zaman al-Wasl, the opposition negotiator reveals the focus of the next round of negotiations in Astana
Russia is throwing its weight behind the potential key figure in the transition stage, defected government official tells Alsouria
Assad’s former vice president has been touted as a possible key player in mediating a solution with the Syrian opposition, Alsouria writes
Assad’s allies Russia and Iran will not foot the money needed to bankroll the upcoming rebuilding phase, Jihad Yazigi writes
Syrian president says there is proof his administration has been vindicated by its wartime policies, official media reports
America hopes to enlist Russian help in pushing forward a solution in Syria as world leaders meet for talks in Southeast Asia, Ibrahim Hamidi explains
President says Syria and its allies have dealt a ‘decisive blow’ to terrorists and their backers, during meeting with top Iranian official
Israel last week announced it was ready to invade Syria to protect a border town inhabited by the Druze community
