Videos have circulated that show the Syrian army’s elite forces performing training exercises, following failed negotiations between Russian and Turkey regarding Idleb writes Al-Masdar.
A recent trip to Damascus by Sergey Lavrov has heightened speculation that Russia is looking for a political solution in Syria, which would allow them to reap rewards writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
People’s Assembly member Safwan Qurabi believes that time is running out in Idleb and the Syrian army will soon move in a take the rebel held area writes Al-Watan.
After the SDF allowed a US patrol into Tel Tamr, Russia threatened to withdraw, leaving them exposed to Turkey and their affiliated groups reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Following recent altercations, Russia and the US have reinforced their numbers in northeastern Syria, to secure their positions and prevent further clashes writes Baladi News.
Hadi al-Bahra has said that recent escalations in Idleb are part of the ongoing negotiations and that each party is working to secure the greatest political gains writes Step Agency.
The ceasefire in Idleb has been repeatedly violated by the regime and Russia, preventing the return of many families to their homes and killing a number of civilians reports Nadaa Syria.
Russia condemns economic sanctions and suggested assassination plots against Assad, the US bolsters troop number, and the UN urges investigations in the actions of Turkish backed groups. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Turkish and Russian officials have met to discuss the Turkish presence in the province of Idleb and options to scale back their observation posts writes Al-Masdar.
Hadi al-Bahra has said that a political solution must be reached in Syria and that the Constitutional Committee is the best hope reports Nadaa Syria.
An explosion has spread terror in Afrin and killed nine people and injured, at least, a further 43 people reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
A host of truck carrying aid has entered Idleb Governorate, which is set to be delivered to those in need, specifically people in the camps reports Baladi News.
Tim Alsiofi has won the Amnesty International Award for his short film that depicted life in Eastern Ghouta and the regime’s assault on the area writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
Gulfsands Petroleum has expressed concerns about the recent deal between the US and the Kurds and their options for drilling in the northeastern region writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Residents of Idleb, who are living in dire circumstances, are to receive aid from UN trucks, which crossed into the area from Turkey reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
The officer said that opposition groups were too distracted by their internal disputes to launch any offensive. North Press reports
The Russians want to push Damascus to make some concessions ahead of the presidential elections next year, Asharq Al-Awsat says
IDPs want to return home despite the risks in order to escape the harsh conditions they go through in the camps, Iqtissad reports
It is not clear yet if Kayali was injured or assassinated. The attack is not the first on a man who leads a sectarian militia mostly relying on members of the Alawite community, Nedaa Syria says
Moscow and Damascus confirmed their commitment to strengthening their ties, while Walid al-Muallem said that the timing of the next presidential elections will not be tied to the discussions on a new constitution, SANA reports
