The Assad regime launched an all-out criticism of the UK and its officials, accusing it of supporting “terrorist groups”, obstructing the “reconstruction” process, and applying “illegal coercive measures” targeting the Syrian people and their livelihoods. The regime’s...

The Kurdish-controlled town of Ain Issa has become the focal point of fresh tensions in northeast Syria as Turkey appears to be exploring a new military operation to undo Kurdish gains before US President-elect Joe Biden assumes office.  The Russian response to the Turkish threat...

In late October, Farhan and his two sons finished packing up their olive harvest to transport it to the city center of Afrin in northwestern Syria. But before doing so, they pondered the possibilities waiting for them. “Would we be able to sell our olives at a good rate? Would the...

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday congratulated Joe Biden on winning the US presidential election in November, saying he hoped the countries could set aside their differences to promote global security. Putin wished the US president-elect every success and said that, "for my part,...