Wednesday, November 22, 2017

The Leaders Of Russia, Turkey And Iran Meet In Sochi To Discuss A Strategy On Syria



DW: Syria: Putin, Erdogan, Rouhani hold talks as opposition gathers in Saudi Arabia

The leaders of Russia, Turkey and Iran have met in Sochi to discuss strategy in Syria. Meanwhile, some parts of the Syrian opposition forces met in Saudi Arabia ahead of UN-backed peace talks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sochi on Wednesday. The leaders discussed a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Syria as the war against the "Islamic State" (IS) and Syrian rebel groups winds down.

UN-backed peace talks are due to be held in Geneva later this month.

Russian support for Syrian President Bashar Assad has turned the tide in the six-year civil war in favor of the regime.

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WNU Editor: In the meantime, Saudi Arabia is trying to unify the Syrian opposition .... Saudi Arabia will help Syrian opposition come out unified from Riyadh meet: Jubeir (Reuters).

More News On The Leaders Of Russia, Turkey And Iran Meeting In Sochi To Discuss A Strategy On Syria

Putin, Erdogan & Rouhani agree on holding Syrian national dialogue congress in Sochi -- RT
Russia, Iran, Turkey agree to hold Syrian 'congress' to talk peace -- CNN
Putin brings Iran and Turkey together in bold Syria peace plan -- The Guardian
Putin Sees 'Real Chance' to End Syria War at Talks With Iran and Turkey -- Bloomberg
Putin wins backing from Iran, Turkey for new Syria peace push -- Reuters

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