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Syrian leader meets Putin, Russia eyes deal on military bases

January 28, 2026 admin

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, welcomes Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, centre, for talks during their meeting at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, on January 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for talks in Moscow on Wednesday (January 28, 2026), as the Kremlin seeks to…

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Syrian government announces ceasefire with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces

January 18, 2026 admin

Syrian government troops and local supporters gather at Al-Naeem roundabout in central Raqqa as they celebrate after taking control of the town from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Raqqa, northeastern Syria on Sunday. | Photo Credit: AP The Syrian government on Sunday (January 18, 2026) announced a ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces, taking…

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U.N. approves U.S.-backed effort to lift sanctions on Syria’s President

November 7, 2025 admin

Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa. File photo: Sputnik/Sergey Bobylyov/Pool via Reuters The U.N. Security Council on Thursday (November 6, 2025) voted to lift a series of sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and members of his government days before he is set to arrive in the U.S. for a historic visit to the White House. The…

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