500,000 people returned to Syria since change of government
The UN notes that all of them returned home within the past 11 months
Bashar Assad
France issues arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad
French authorities have issued an arrest warrant for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his brother, and several former officials, according to France24.
First elections after change of power to be held in Syria
Syria will hold parliamentary elections in September, the head of a body tasked with organizing the election process said.
Media: Syrian Ambassador requests asylum in Russia
The Syrian leadership wants to replace the ambassador to Russia. For the past two and a half years, this position has been occupied by Jaafari.
Kremlin comments on security of Russian troops in Syria
The security of Russian troops in Syria is adequate, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, commenting on the latest escalation in Syria. "The security of our troops [in Syria] is quite adequate. And I’d refrain …
Bashar al-Assad's father's grave burned in Syria
Hafez al-Assad ruled the country for almost three decades
Kremlin: events in Syria surprise whole world
The latest events in Syria surprised both Russia and the whole world, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "What happened in general probably surprised the whole world, and we are no exception in this case," he said …
Erdogan reveals why this winter important for world history
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the world is currently experiencing a very unusual period, as the Trump administration has taken power in the United States. "At the same time, the world is evolving …
Where is Assad? Ousted Syrian leader flees to Moscow
Syria’s former President Bashar Assad is in Moscow, as he has been granted asylum in Russia, a source in the Kremlin told TASS. "Assad and his family have arrived in Moscow. Russia has granted asylum to them …
Opposition comes to power in Syria
This morning, it became known that Damascus had been captured by Syrian militants. The country's government established contact with them and began negotiations. The location of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad remains unknown.
Iran denies information about Assad's escape from Damascus
According to Iran, the Syrian president is still in Damascus
Assad declines Erdogan's request for talks on Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said his attempts to meet with Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad were rebuffed. …
Iran declares its readiness to help Syria
Tehran is ready to provide support to Damascus in comabting the terrorist threat. The corresponding statement was made by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in a conversation with Bashar al-Assad.
Syria turns to Turkey for help
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has started seeking ties with Turkey amid the recent events happening in his country, according to Turkish media reports. The Syrian leader has reportedly sent a proposal for negotiations to the Turkish …
Russia and Iraq ready to organize Erdogan-Assad meeting
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan may meet with his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad, Hurriyet reported. Moscow, Baghdad and the Türkiye-Syria border are listed as possible venues for the meeting between …
Erdogan and Assad to meet at border in August - report
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Syrian President Bashar Assad would probably hold a meeting at a border crossing in August, Türkiye reported. The initial plan was for the meeting to take place in Iraq, however, …
Turkish Foreign Ministry refutes Erdogan's meeting with Assad in Moscow
The reports about the allegedly planned meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Moscow are not true, a high ranking official of the …
Moscow may organize meeting between Erdoğan and Assad
The presidents of Türkiye and Syria, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Bashar al-Assad, may meet in Russia as early as August. Most likely, such a meeting will take place in Moscow and will be organized through the mediation of their Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Erdogan: Russia to help reconcile Turkey and Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed readiness to mend ties between Türkiye and Syria, emphasizing his country's desire to restore Türkiye-Syria relations to their previous levels. If Syrian President Bashar …
Türkiye to make peace with Syria through Russia's mediation
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that he is looking at inviting his Russian and Syrian counterparts Vladimir Putin and Bashar Assad to discuss smoothing over relations between Ankara and Damascus, as well as settling the internal …
