Daily Memo: Russia, Turkey Reach Out to Syrian Rebels

Certain governments are jockeying for position.

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Reaching out. Moscow is in direct contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group that led the rebellion that overthrew the Assad regime in Syria, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said. According to Bogdanov, dialogue is “proceeding in a constructive manner” and Moscow expects to maintain control over its military bases in Syria. Making contacts. […]

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