Syria builds temporary camps as 25,000 flee violence in Suweida

The announcement comes amid worsening humanitarian conditions in Suweida, where a fragile ceasefire has followed nearly two weeks of fierce fighting between Druze local factions and Bedouin tribal fighters [Getty] The local government in Syria's …

Russia, Syria to strengthen ties, revisit Assad-era agreements

© Shamil Zhumatov / POOL/AFP Russia's top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, met with his Syrian counterpart in Moscow on Thursday, marking the first official visit by a member of Syria's new government since the ousting of former president Bashar al …

Swedish man found guilty in killing of Jordanian fighter pilot in Syria

Syria seeks proper cooperation with Russia, says foreign minister

MOSCOW, July 31. /TASS/. Damascus is interested in establishing constructive cooperation between Syria and Russia, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. "As you know, the …

Damascus values Russia’s condemnation of Israeli strikes on Syria — top diplomat

MOSCOW, July 31. /TASS/. Syria values Russia’s position as Moscow calls for an end to Israeli strikes on the Arab republic, which are hindering efforts to normalize the situation in the country, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said at a …

Lavrov says Russia, Syria agree to reevaluate all existing agreements

MOSCOW, July 31. /TASS/. Moscow and Damascus have agreed to carry out a thorough reassessment of all bilateral agreements between Russia and Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced during a press conference following talks with his …

Russia interested in all Syria’s ethnic groups participating in upcoming elections

MOSCOW, July 31. /TASS/. Russia is interested in representatives from all Syria’s ethnic and religious groups taking part in the country’s parliamentary elections in September, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a press conference …

Moscow grateful to Syria for ensuring safety of Russian facilities — Lavrov

MOSCOW, July 31. /TASS/. Moscow is grateful to Damascus for ensuring the safety of Russian nationals and facilities in Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a press conference following talks with his Syrian counterpart Asaad al- …

In the Golan Heights, Druze are loyal to Syria. But that loyalty is now severely tested

MAJDAL SHAMS, Golan Heights — For his entire life, Jalaa Ayoub could see Syria, just a few dozen yards away from the eastern edge of his town in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. But he could not go there. Then, in July, as deadly fighting broke out …

Al-Shaibani: Dialogue with Russia is a strategic step toward formulating new conditions that preserve Syria’s ...

Moscow, SANA- Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad al-Shaibani and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, affirmed the depth of the historical relations between Syria and Russia, emphasized the need to enhance cooperation based on mutual …