Syria, Turkey and Russia

Turkey Races Ahead of US, Russia in Push for Syria Influence
Turkey is asserting itself as the main player in the shaping of Syria’s future, sending a top official to Damascus and restarting diplomatic relations after more than a decade.
Turkey has emerged as a winner in Syria but must now use its influence to help build peace
Turkey feels its longstanding support of the Syrian opposition has now been vindicated. But its increased influence in Damascus also comes with significant responsibilities.
What is Russia’s role in Syrian civil war? Why is Turkey backing rebels?
Russia has conducted major air strikes on rebels in Syria after insurgents led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group swept into Aleppo in what is the biggest challenge to its ally President Bashar al-Assad in years.
Turkey Emerges as a Big Winner in the Wake of al-Assad’s Ouster
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had long worked with the rebels who overtook Damascus. His influence over Syria is now likely to grow.
After Assad’s demise, Turkey is emerging a winner in Syria
Both Iran and Assad’s other enabler, Russia, are stewing in humiliation as the dramatic changing of the guard in Damascus unfolds. But Khamenei left out another country in his tirade that’s arguably benefited far more from Assad’s fall.
Russia Pushed Assad to Flee Syria
Assad fled to Moscow as opposition forces advance towards Damascus. Sources say Russian intelligence agents organized the escape, flying Assad out of a base in Syria before the aircraft's transponder was turned off to avoid being tracked.
Russia's Defeat, Rebels' Victory? U.S. & Turkey Unite for Ceasefire After Assad's Fall |
Syrian groups SDF & SNA announced a ceasefire following regime change in Syria. U.S. backs Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) while Turkey backs Syrian National Army (SNA). Both groups reached a ceasefire following days of fighting over Manbij's control.
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How Turkey Won the Syrian Civil War
In most capitals across the Middle East, the news of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s fall sparked immense anxiety. Ankara ...
Turkey's Erdogan issues chilling comment about Putin in snub to the West
Despite Erdogan's praise of Putin, the fall of Assad is seen widely as a blow to the Russian President. Assad's brutal ...
From Trump and Turkey, to Russia and Iran — Syria's regime change has huge global consequences
Assad's Syrian regime at the hands of rebel forces this weekend will have deep ramifications across the globe.
Russia ‘close to’ deal with rebels to retain military bases in Syria
The Tartus Naval Base has been the lynchpin for Russia’s operations in the Mediterranean Sea and across Africa. It is the ...
Images Suggest Russia Is Packing Up Equipment in Syria
Satellite images reveal military movements that could be a possible prelude to Moscow’s withdrawal. An American found in ...
How Is Turkey Involved in the Syrian Conflict?
Turkey has longstanding relations with the rebels in Syria. The rebels’ progress stands to bolster Turkey’s sway over Syria’s ...
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Turkey, Iran and Russia to meet in Doha on Saturday to discuss Syria, Turkish source says
FILE PHOTO: Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan attends a press conference during a visit to Athens ANKARA (Reuters) - The foreign ministers of Turkey, Iran, and Russia will meet in Doha on Saturday to ...
What Syria’s rebel takeover means for the region’s major players: Turkey, Iran and Russia
Russia and Iran are no longer the major players in Syria. But if the rebel groups in Syria cannot build a transitional ...
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Turkey said Friday it had urged Russia and Iran not to intervene militarily to support Bashar al-Assad's forces as Islamist-led rebels mounted their lightening advance on ...
Turkey said Friday it had urged Russia and Iran not to intervene militarily to support Bashar al-Assad's forces as Islamist-led rebels mounted their lightening advance on Damascus that ended with the ...