Turkish Foreign Ministry urges lifting sanctions from Syria
Türkiye welcomed the formation of a new transitional government in Syria, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said. …
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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.
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. …
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 …
Yerevan's revanchism hinders peace in South Caucasus, Baku says
Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan
Erdogan: Turkey's goal is to eliminate all terrorist groups in Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated Türkiye's determination to eliminate terrorist groups, which he said would be either …
Ankara and Damascus can crush terrorism without foreign help - Erdoğan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called on all countries to “take their hands off” Syria and said Türkiye has the power and ability to crush all terrorist organizations in the country. "Everyone …
Turkish armed forces put on combat readiness for military operation in Syria
Turkish Armed Forces have been put on combat alert due to a possible military operation in Syria against Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants, Turkish media reported. "Ankara, which demands necessary measures …
Türkiye, Lebanon to help Syria, Erdoğan says
Stability of Damascus means stability of the Middle East
Ankara denies involvement in Syria regime change
Turkey did not support the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS, deemed terrorist and outlawed in Russia) group during the events in Syria, which led to the toppling of Bashar Assad’s administration, spokesman of the ruling Justice and Development …
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.
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.
Israel intends to hold Golan Heights until it receives security guarantees
The buffer zone in the Golan Heights will remain under Israeli control until it receives security guarantees and forces committed to the 1974 disengagement agreement are established, the Israeli leadership reported.
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 …
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. …
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.
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 …
