The defence ministers of Russia, Turkiye and Syria met in Moscow on Wednesday, the first such talks since a war broke out in Syria. It was also the first meeting between Turkish and Syrian defence ministers since the start of the war in 2011.

Turkiye, Syria, Russia defense ministers meet for first talks since 2011

In the confrontation between the Turkish army and Syrian Kurds Germany has chosen the latter side.

Opinion: Where did Syrian Kurds get Soviet Arms from?

Syrian Kurds in the northeast city of Qamishli performed an ancient rain ritual that has gained new relevance as they struggle with record low rainfall.

'The Bride Of The Rain': Syrian Kurds revive ancient rain ritual

Turkey on Saturday accused Kurdish forces of violating an agreement to suspend its Syria offensive if they withdraw from a "safe zone" along the border. "The Turkish armed forces fully abide by the agreement" reached on Thursday with the United States, the defence ministry said in a statement.

'Terrorists carried out 14 attacks in last 36 hours': Turkey accuses Syrian Kurd forces of violating ceasefire

Iran has offered to engage Syrian Kurds, Syria's government and Turkey in talks to establish security along the Turkish-Syrian border following Turkey's military incursion into northern Syria to fight Kurdish forces.

Iran offers to mediate between Syrian Kurds and Turkey

France has offered to mediate between Turkey and the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces, and assured the SDF of Paris’ support in stabilizing northern Syria, President Emmanuel Macron’s office said

Syria war: France's Macron offers to mediate between Turkey and Syrian Kurds

The responses to the latest incidents happened in Syrian highlight the importance placed upon Russian-Turkish relations in the context of the conflict. Both sides wish to maintain an engaged stance with each other.

Opinion: Turkey's strategy seems to be exposed to Russia in Syria

"We want to believe that our allies will prefer to side with us, not with a terrorist organisation," Turkish President Erdogan said.

Turkey warns US of blowback from decision to arm Kurdish fighters in Syria

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