Syria: International and Regional Contacts Seeking Normalization… Return of Defected Officers and Possible Russian Role in the South
The Syrian arena is witnessing a series of rapid political, military, and diplomatic developments, including unprecedented meetings, regional and international movements, and initiatives to reorganize the field and institutional situations amid intertwined efforts aiming to shape the country’s upcoming phase.
Damascus: U.S.-Syrian Meeting to Discuss “Abraham Accords”
President Ahmed Al-Shar’ah received U.S. Congressman Ibrahim Hamada in Damascus, during which several issues were discussed, most notably Syria’s accession to the “Abraham Accords,” the repatriation of the remains of American activist Kayla Mueller, and the establishment of a humanitarian and medical aid corridor to the Al-Suwayda Governorate.
Hamada, originally from the region, arrived in Damascus directly from Israel in a visit described as historic, being the first of its kind since 1974. Prior to that, he met in Israel with Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif against the backdrop of events in Al-Suwayda.
Amman: Jordanian-Syrian-American Talks on Syria’s Stability
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi received his counterpart Asaad Al-Sheebani in Amman ahead of a trilateral meeting including the United States to discuss ways to support stability and consolidate the ceasefire in Al-Suwayda.
The Russian newspaper “Kommersant” revealed that the government requested Moscow to redeploy Russian military police patrols to southern provinces to limit Israeli military activity in the buffer zone established by Tel Aviv since late 2024.
Ministry of Defense: Over 3,000 Defected Officers Return to Service
The Syrian Ministry of Defense announced that over 3,000 defected officers have returned or applied to rejoin military service. Specialized committees have been formed to organize their data and monthly salaries are paid to every registered officer, even if not yet assigned.
The ministry indicated that the current stage of rebuilding the army requires utilizing all military competencies without imposing conditions or restrictions, while taking into account the circumstances of officers residing abroad.
Syrian Request to Russia
The Russian newspaper “Kommersant” revealed that the government requested Moscow to redeploy Russian military police patrols to southern provinces to limit Israeli military activity in the buffer zone established by Tel Aviv since late 2024.
The newspaper quoted an official source saying Moscow could play a role in regulating relations between the Syrian transitional government and Israel and in reducing interference in Syria’s internal affairs.
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