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Russia, Iran were urged not to intervene militarily in Syria

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Türkiye says its embassy in Damascus to open on Saturday (Anadolu Agency)

On the collapse of the Bashar Assad regime earlier this month in the face of rapid anti-regime advances, Fidan said Türkiye “paved the way for this to happen in a bloodless manner” by continuing to pursue talks with “two key actors,” referring to Russia and Iran.

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*Fidan said before the latest developments, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) was controlling an area where 5 million Syrians were living and highlighted that they have gained experience in providing municipal services, education services, basic services, transportation and many other services in the past 5-6 years. [Idlib]

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Suspicions arise as Sweden ‘shuns’ formal joint investigation of Nord Stream leak

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Suspicions arise as Sweden ‘shuns’ formal joint investigation of Nord Stream leak

Journalist Ali Abunimah commented that Sweden’s refusal to take part in such a joint exercise suggests that its administration knows Moscow did not sabotage its own pipeline.

He wrote in a post on Twitter: “Could there be clearer confirmation they know it wasn’t Russia?”

TRT Reporter Ali Mustafa also quested whether this meant Sweden had information which suggested the US was behind the Nord Stream destruction.