Doha Update & Assad is still in Damascus

Wow, what a wild disinfo ride today! Every war waged is waged on multiple levels. For the western audience, the 5 eyes nations, we are always hit with massive propaganda. From start to finish. Today was absolutely no different.
I followed the news as much as possible today. Starting this morning to now. Hubby helped me out too.

To the best of my knowledge, via information gathered through multiple media sources. Assad is still alive and is in Damascus

Below is linked what I have gathered from earlier today to now, in chronological order

Moscow Times

Turkey’s foreign minister will meet with his Russian and Iranian counterparts in Doha on Saturday to try to find a solution to the renewed fighting in Syria and avoid chaos on its doorstep.

The three countries have been partners since 2017 in the Astana process seeking to end the civil war in Syria

I want to point out this specific quote

For the moment, “the precise role of Turkey in this situation remains a topic of speculation,” said Omer Ozkizilcik, a researcher in Ankara linked to the Atlantic Council.

The precise role of Turkey in this situation remains a topic of speculation- That is the understatement of the century! While I’m certain Turkey is a player, as they have always been, the extent of there involvement is unclear, but, that doesn’t stop alt media outlets & so called influencers from engaging in some of the wildest speculation I’ve ever come across! And that’s saying something! Something not so good.

Saba. Yemen

Syrian army announces start of recapture in Homs, Hama, redeployment in Daraa, Sweida
[Sat, 07 Dec 2024 15:46:55 +0300]

Damascus – Saba:
The Syrian army announced that its forces have regained control in Homs and Hama against the armed groups and carried out a redeployment and repositioning operation in Daraa and Sweida and established a defensive and security cordon in that direction.

A statement issued by the General Command of the Syrian Army and Armed Forces, as reported by Russian RT, said: “Our forces operating in Daraa and Sweida carried out a redeployment and repositioning and established a strong and cohesive defense and security cordon in that direction after terrorist elements attacked the army’s checkpoints and posts in order to distract our armed forces, which began to regain control in Homs and Hama governorates against the terrorist organizations.”

“The General Command of the Army and Armed Forces emphasizes that our armed forces are dealing with the course of events based on their concern for the security of the homeland and citizens, and will confront this terrorism with all firmness and strength,” he added.

Clashes between the Syrian army and armed groups renewed along the frontline in the northern Homs countryside, with the army carrying out intensive artillery strikes against the organizations’ positions in the area.

Yesterday, Syrian media sources reported clashes in various areas of the eastern Daraa countryside in southern Syria and near the Nasib border crossing with Jordan, but the militants have not yet entered the crossing compound.

Then Lavrov stated that we (Russia) will be providing air support to the Syrian Army

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov confirmed today, Saturday, that Russia will assist the Syrian army by air to confront terrorist attacks.

“We will provide air support to the Syrian army to counter terrorist attacks,” Lavrov said during the Astana meeting in Doha, calling for “an immediate end to hostilities in Syria and the preservation of its unity.
” Lavrov added, “We agreed at the Astana meeting in Doha on Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

Iran, Russia, Turkey discuss Syria crisis in Doha talks via Mehr

Referring to the Astana Format Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Doha on Saturday afternoon, the Iranian Foreign Minister told reporters that his meeting with Russian and Turkish counterparts was very good.

Araghchi said that UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Geir Pedersen also attended the meeting.

The participants discussed and exchanged views on serious issues in Syria he said, adding that the sides agreed that the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Syria should be respected and the political dialogue between the Syrian government and the legitimate opposition groups should be started.

It was agreed that Iran and Russia consult with the Syrian government in this regard, the Iranian diplomat added.

From an Iraqi source

I need more context for this quote. But it reads to me as if Russia, Iran and Turkey will take steps on the ground to stop the ongoing military operations- Yes, I could be wrong and that’s okay.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed on Saturday that Russia, Iran and Turkey agreed to stop military operations in Syria.

“Russia, Iran and Turkey agreed to stop military operations in Syria and we will take steps on the ground,” said the Syrian News Agency – SANA quoting the Russian Foreign Minister.

Astana format (meeting in Doha) urges restart of political process in Syria

Astana format meeting urges restart of political process in Syria as per UN Security Council resolution

Turkish, Iranian, and Russian foreign ministers underscored the importance of restarting the political process in Syria during the Astana Format Foreign Ministers Meeting in Doha, Qatar, according to Turkish Foreign Ministry sources.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attended the meeting, as did his Iranian and Russian counterparts, Abbas Araghchi and Sergey Lavrov, respectively.

The discussions focused on the situation in Syria, with sources describing the meeting as “constructive.”

According to sources, the meeting highlighted the need to restart the political process and act in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2254, as well as reaffirming support for Syria’s territorial integrity and political unity.

UN Security Council Resolution 2254– PDF. It’s 4 pages long. Give it a read. Because the settlement in Syria looks to be dependent on this resolution

And the last piece of the day– Turkey, Iran, Russia and 5 Arab Countries Urge Political Solution in Syria

Türkiye, Iran, Russia and five Arab countries on Saturday urged a political solution in Syria to stop military operations there and protect civilians.

In a joint statement released by the countries’ foreign ministers after they met in Doha, they said the crisis in Syria posed a threat to regional and international security.

The call was also echoed by U.N. Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen. He called for urgent political talks in Geneva to implement U.N. Security Council Resolution 2254, urging immediate action to address the ongoing crisis in Syria.

“The situation is changing by the minute. So when I’m addressing you, things are changing inside of Syria,” Pedersen said at a press conference in the Qatari capital, where the two-day Doha Forum 2024 began on Saturday.

Pedersen said he has held discussions with foreign ministers from Türkiye, Iran, and Russia, as well as officials from the U.S., France, U.K., Germany, and EU, and “I have called for urgent political talks in Geneva to implement Security Council Resolution 2254.”

Haven’t seen the 5 Arab nations named, but, it would seem reasonable that Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia , the UAE were at least 4 of the 5.