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Russian Envoys Arrive in Syria for First Time Since al-Assad Fell

Russia’s deputy foreign minister and a special presidential envoy for Syria arrived in Damascus on Tuesday, according to Russian state news.

Associated Press · 8h

Russian government delegation makes first official visit to Syria since Assad’s fall

A delegation of Russian officials is in Damascus, Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported. It is the first such visit to Syria since the fall in December of former President Bashar Assad, an ally of Moscow.

Reuters · 12h

Russian government delegation arrives in Syria for talks, TASS reports

A Russian government delegation has arrived in Damascus for the first time since Moscow's ally President Bashar al-Assad was toppled, Russia's TASS state news agency reported on Tuesday.

The Jerusalem Post on MSN · 4h

Russian delegation visits Damascus to secure military bases after Assad’s fall

Russia, a longtime supporter of Assad’s regime, provided military assistance to bolster Assad against rebel forces throughout Syria’s protracted civil war.

Syria, EU

The New York Times · 1d

E.U. to Cautiously Pare Back Sanctions on Syria

European foreign ministers agreed on a “road map” to lift financial restrictions, but the change will happen in stages.

The Washington Post · 1d

EU cautiously agrees roadmap to ease sanctions on Syria in wake of Assad's downfall

European Union foreign ministers have agreed to begin lifting sanctions on Syria, but insist that the measures should be reimposed if they see any abuses by the country’s new rulers

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

EU Ministers Agree on Roadmap to Ease Syria Sanctions

European Union foreign ministers have agreed on a roadmap to ease sanctions on Syria, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday. "While we aim to move fast, the lifting of sanctions can be reversed if wrong steps are taken,

1hon MSN

The discovery of brutal mass graves in Syria reveals Assad’s legacy of horror

Syria’s Civil Defense has uncovered over two dozen charred bodies in two basements in rural Damascus, adding to the growing ...

Al-Monitor43m

Israeli defense minister: Troops could stay in Syria buffer zone 'indefinitely'

The Israeli military is gearing up to stay on the Syrian side of Mount Hermon and in the buffer zone on the Israel-Syria ...

Israel says its troops in Syria will remain atop Mt Hermon indefinitely

Israeli troops who seized strategic ground in southern Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad will remain on the summit of ...

The Economist1d

Syria’s new rulers say they are keen to integrate foreign fighters

Mr Sharaa’s drive for integration is not unprecedented. Bosnia granted citizenship to hundreds of jihadists who fought for it ...

6hon MSN

When considering Syria, the world should be patient

Syria should be able to approach its future with careful and inclusive steps backed by plenty of international assistance.

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11 civilians killed in northern Syria attacks: SDF

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said on Tuesday that at least 11 civilians were killed in two separate attacks in northern Syria in one day. Nearly 30 others ...

For Generations, Russia Was Syria’s Main Arms Supplier, That May Be Over

It already appears evident that the days of Russia serving as its leading arms supplier have come to an ignominious end.

12hon MSN

Senior Russian official to visit Syria, sources say

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov is set to meet Syria's new rulers this week in Damascus, two Syrian sources ...

Middle East Eye1d

Syria slashes tariffs on 269 Turkish goods to ease trade tensions

“As of this week, Syria has decided to reduce customs duties on 269 products, including key Turkish exports such as chicken, ...

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