Putin sends message to new Syrian president
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message to new Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa backing efforts to ensure Syria's territorial integrity and …
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Armenia-Turkey border to be opened to help Syria
The Armenian government adopted a decision to make its Margara checkpoint on the border with Turkey operational from March 21 to 31 in order to send humanitarian cargo to Syria through Turkish territory. An agreement has also been …
Russia opens Khmeimim military base to rescue Syrians
Russia has given shelter to more than 8,000 civilians who fled the fighting at the Khmeimim military base in Syria.
National security council formed in Syria
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree to form the country's national security council, according to a statement from the Syrian president's office. The council will take decisions related to the …
Moscow expects national unity government to be formed in Syria
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov voiced hope for a successful establishment of a government of national unity in Syria under the current conditions. …
Lavrov meets with Syrian Foreign Minister in Türkiye
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed that he held talks with Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs in Ankara. Lavrov was in Türkiye on a visit at the end of February.
Alawites ask Israel for protection amid crisis in Syria
Alawite leaders in Syria appealed to the Israeli authorities and asked to swiftly send troops to protect their community as tensions escalated in the country, the i24News TV channel reported. "Following the …
Russia and U.S. request urgent UN Security Council consultations on Syria
Russia and the United States have requested urgent consultations with the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Syria, with Moscow expecting them to take place on Monday, Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry …
New Syrian president calls for maintaining unity and peace in country
Ahmed al-Sharaa stressed the need to maintain peace and unity. Earlier, there were reports of new clashes between security forces and supporters of Bashar al-Assad.
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 …
EU suspends number of sanctions against Syria
The European Union countries on Monday suspended a range of sanctions against Syria with immediate effect, including restrictions related to energy, banking, …
Media: Lavrov and Fidan to discuss Ukraine and Syria in Ankara
The Russian and Turkish Foreign Ministers will discuss Syria and the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, according to media reports. The talks will take place tomorrow, February 24.
Azerbaijani Embassy opens in Damascus
After a 13-year hiatus, Azerbaijan's diplomatic mission has resumed its work in the capital of Syria. This marks a significant new stage in the relations between the two countries.
U.S. defines Iran as single source of instability in Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pinned Iran to every terrorist group during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the country is “the single greatest source of instability” in the Middle East. …
Turkish markets to be replenished with goods from Syria
Türkiye has lifted restrictions on the import of Syrian goods. The decision will also affect food products.
Russian Permanent Representative to UN: Moscow is ready to provide humanitarian aid to Damascus
According to the Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Gennady Gatilov, Russia is ready to participate in the restoration of Syria. Moscow has already made a significant contribution to the restoration of the country's infrastructure, the diplomat said.
Damascus lay out conditions to retain Russian military bases in Syria
Syria will retain Russian military bases in Tartus and Khmeimim if it is profitable for the republic, Syria’s interim Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra said. "If we get benefits for Syria out of this, yes," …
Syria's interim president visits Türkiye today
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa will pay an official visit to the Turkish capital Ankara on February 4. Upon the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the meeting will be held at the Presidential Complex, …
Syria’s priority is to restore energy - Turkish foreign ministry
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan named restoring the power generation sector and air service among the priorities of Syria’s new government, speaking at a joint news conference with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed …
Lavrov and Fidan discuss situation in Syria
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan have agreed to continue discussions on Syria and other pressing international …
