EU ready to start working with new authorities in Syria
The EU is expanding its presence in Syria. The organization plans to establish contact with the new authorities in Damascus and help restore infrastructure.
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Moscow and Tehran discuss Syria
Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia held talks with the Iranian Ambassador to Moscow. The parties discussed the situation in Syria and agreed to continue close coordination.
EU establishes contacts with new Syrian leadership
The EU is preparing a large diplomatic mission to visit the Syrian capital Damascus, with the aim of establishing contacts with the new leadership of the country, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said.
Russia remains in Syria
Russian Ambassador to Syria Alexander Yefimov remains in Damascus and continues his work, the embassy told TASS. "The ambassador is there," an agency source confirmed. Earlier, the …
Türkiye adapts to new reality
The Turkish Minister of Defense stated that given the latest events in Syria, the world must accept the current reality in all its complexity. This concerns both the country's position on the Russian S-400s and the current balance of power.
Turkish embassy in Damascus begins operation
The Turkish embassy in Syria will resume its operation on December 14 after a 12-year hiatus, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said. …
Media: Israel to strike Iran's nuclear facilities
The Israeli army is preparing to launch strikes on Iran, targeting its nuclear facilities. Tel Aviv has stated that Iran may continue its nuclear program.
Erdoğan meets with Blinken
The President of Türkiye has held talks with the US Secretary of State. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Ankara will take measures against terrorist organizations in Syria.
Ali Khamenei: U.S. and Israel behind coup in Syria
Iran has it on good evidence that the military coup in Syria was orchestrated by the U.S. and Israel, with support from a "neighboring state," Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said. "There should be no …
Bashar al-Assad's father's grave burned in Syria
Hafez al-Assad ruled the country for almost three decades
Ticket sales for Syria-Russia flights restarted
The Syrian airline Cham Wings has restarted ticket sales for flights from Damascus to Moscow and back, the airline’s spokesman said. "Ticket sales were resumed but it should be taken into account that the final …
U.S. promises not to interfere in new Syria affairs
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview with the Paris Match magazine following his visit to France. The new U.S. leader said he doesn't want to get involved in the Syrian crisis. …
Syrian rebels take Deir Ezzor under control
The Syrian rebels have taken the eastern Syrian city of Deir Ezzor from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. “We announce the city of Deir Ezzor and its military airport as completely liberated,” Military …
Aliyev and Erdoğan discuss situation in Syria
A telephone conversation took place between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Türkiye, during which the parties discussed the events in Syria, as well as issues of cooperation between the two countries.
Baku notes importance of efforts to restore peace in Syria
Azerbaijan hopes for a speedy normalization of the situation in Syria. The country's Foreign Ministry noted the importance of maintaining Syria's territorial integrity in the context of the crisis.
Israel strikes Syrian Navy
Israel demonstrated its military strength to the new government in Damascus by targeting the Syrian navy.
Türkiye opens diplomatic mission in Syria
A Turkish embassy may open in Damascus after the severance of diplomatic relations between the countries in 2012. Now Ankara is waiting for favorable conditions.
Erdogan reaffirms commitment to unified and stable Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Ankara's commitment to Syria’s territorial integrity in a phone call with NATO Secretary …
Israeli army approaching Damascus
Israeli tanks have crossed the buffer zone along the border with Syria and were spotted about 20 km from Damascus, Al Mayadeen reported. According to the TV channel, the tanks advanced beyond the buffer zone, where Israel moved …
Russia in dialogue with Turkey on Syria - Peskov
Russia is in dialogue with Turkey and other regional countries on Syria, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "We are in dialogue with Ankara and other regional states, including on Syrian affairs," Peskov …
