Lavrov says his country’s diplomatic initiatives have been invaluable to the progress of the political track, Al-Hayat reports
Moscow has alerted the opposition that the de-escalation zone agreement will end in the middle of next month, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Several Kurdish bodies are vying for a place at the negotiating table ahead of the National Dialogue Conference in Russia’s Sochi, Al-Modon writes
Turkish vehicle damaged in RPG attack carried out by unknown assailants in Idleb, Kurdish website reports
Speaking to Zaman al-Wasl, the opposition negotiator reveals the focus of the next round of negotiations in Astana
Opposition-held town falls to foreign militias as pro-Assad forces sweep through southern Idleb, Alsouria Net reports
Opposition figure speaks about the Kurdish National Council’s position toward the upcoming National Dialogue conference in Russia
Assad’s forces are staging a major offensive in southern Idelb to secure a land route linking the capital with Aleppo, Alsouria Net reports
Kurdish authorities given green light to commence judicial proceedings against French citizens fighting in Syria, Kurdistan 24 reports
Syrians who entered Turkey before the end of 2017 will be given long-term residence, according to deputy PM
Russian and American plans for Syria are expected to involve greater Kurdish inclusion, YPG commander tells Asharq al-Awsat
Talks began Thursday between representatives from Syria’s government and opposition, as well as guarantor states Turkey, Russia and Iran
Authorities reportedly told suspect the reason for the checks is to identify ISIS members inside Turkey, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Part two of Al-Modon’s interview with the Carnegie Moscow director looks at Russian ambitions and limits in Syria
Syrian foreign minister speaks to lawmakers at a parliamentary session in the Syrian capital on Tuesday
The Carnegie Moscow director speaks with Al-Modon about what Russia wants to achieve from its time in Syria
Attack on town of Maarat al-Numan comes amid regime efforts to enter the rebel-held province, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Many young people in the central province are fleeing either out of fear of the regime, or a lack of options in the opposition areas, Enab Baladi reports
Defectors tell outlet that the Turkish-backed rebel forces have been working to ‘restore the glory of the Ottoman empire,’ according to Al-Etihad
The looming winter and lack of heating exposes already desperate families to below-freezing conditions, Zaman al-Wasl writes
