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Russian troops ill-prepared for Ukraine war, says ex-Kremlin mercenary

The Russian military's failure to seize the Ukrainian capital was inevitable because in the preceding years they had never directly faced a powerful enemy, according to a former mercenary with the Kremlin-linked Wagner Group who fought alongside the Russian army.

Reuters

Syria's Assad Makes Surprise Visit to Tehran

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad met on Sunday with Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during an unexpected “work” visit to Iran. Syrian state media reported that the meetings dealt with “historical relations” based on “bilateral cooperation and mutual understanding on the issues and problems of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Syrian president meets Iranian leader in Tehran - Iranian state media

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visited his closest regional ally Iran on Sunday for talks with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during which both leaders called for stronger ties between Tehran and Damascus, Iranian state media reported.

Reuters

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Syrians in Berlin seek release of loved ones after presidential amnesty

For ten years, Rojin Derki hoped her brother Mohammad was still alive and would one day be released from a Syrian government prison after his arrest in 2012.

Reuters

Iranian 'Rumors' Speak of Attempt to Assassinate Assad

Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was the victim of a failed assassination attempt on Monday, claimed Iranian sources. The failed attack allegedly took place as he arrived at the al-Hassan mosque in Damascus to perform Eid al-Fitr prayers. Iran's Mehr and Isna state agencies based their claims on a news alert…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Congressmen Upset over 'Assad's Wealth Growth' despite US Sanctions

The US State Department estimated the wealth of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family at $1 to $2 billion, despite the imposed sanctions. The estimated figure surprised US lawmakers amid international reports stating that nearly 90 percent of the Syrian people live below the poverty line. Ranking member of…

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Syria names new defence minister -presidency

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad appointed Ali Mahmoud Abbas as new defence minister on Thursday, a presidency statement said.

Reuters

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‘Economic blockade’: Syrian city punished for anti-govt protests

Druze-majority Sweida has stayed relatively neutral in Syria’s war, but recent protests have led to punishments.

Al Jazeera

Syrian Regime Opponents in Washington Await Disclosure of Assad Family’s Wealth

US political circles are awaiting the implementation by US President Joe Biden’s administration of a law on disclosing the sources of the wealth of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his family, and his inner circle. The bill, which was approved by Congress at the end of 2021, is considered by Syrian…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Former Ukraine president calls for weapons, sanctions on Russia

Petro Poroshenko tells Al Jazeera the ‘shortest way to peace’ is to provide Kyiv with weapons.

Al Jazeera

Father ‘who lost 25 members of family including wife and twin babies’ in Syria gas attack wants justice

‘In seconds, everything was erased. Life was completely erased’

The Independent UK

Syria’s $1.5bn seizure of protesters’ property ‘akin to scare tactic’

Human rights group accuses Assad regime of profiting from detainees forced to sign away their rights, some while blindfolded

The Guardian - UK

Syria constitutional talks fail again in Geneva

Committee has been trying, and failing, to draft a new constitution since 2019, as the war in Syria continues.

Al Jazeera

Three years on, US still views Syria’s Golan as Israeli territory

Despite promoting ‘territorial integrity’ in Ukraine, Biden administration refuses to reverse Trump’s Golan recognition.

Al Jazeera

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Ukraine war allows UAE to bring Syria’s Assad in from the cold

Geopolitical realignments have allowed the UAE to rehabilitate Bashar al-Assad, with Russian support.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war shows cracks in US ties to Middle East allies

UAE and Saudi Arabia are pursuing their own interests, analysts say, as US urges united front against Russia’s Putin.

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