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What Happened Over the Weekend

Russia condemn recent Israeli airstrikes, the number of Syrian killed in the Beirut Port explosion has risen, Iran has complained about a recent involving a US fighter jet and it was confirmed that the SDF are recruiting children. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

What Happened Over the Weekend

Russia chases down US soldiers in Hassakeh, details revealed about Syrian fighters in Libya, tensions between the US and Russia rise. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Moscow Push to Reduce UN Cross-Border Aid to Syria Fails

The Security Council had voted down a Russian bid to abolish the Bab al-Salam crossing and put a six month time limit on the Bab al-Hawa crossing reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

What Is the Caesar Act and How Will New US Sanctions Impact Syria?

The new US sanctions on Syria penalises any person or company that assists the Assad regime or contributes to the country’s reconstruction, putting Syria in a state of near-complete isolation writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

Russia’s Biggest Challenge in Syria

Russia has helped Assad secure a victory in Syria and now seeks to bring the fighting to an end and capitalise on that victory writes Asharq Al-Awsat.

Syria Pressured to Curb Influence of Iran, Turkey

There is a possibility that Syria could be brought back in to the international community, if it is willing to curb the Turkish and Iranian influence on its territories writes Asharq Al-Awsat.