US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced over the weekend that Washington has established direct communication with the rebels.
Since the government is now unable to collaborate with HTS due to legal restrictions, Britain this week indicated that it will reevaluate.
The group’s prohibited position. The US’s engagement with HTS also highlights global efforts to stabilize Syria and aid in its transition.
In the meanwhile, Russia, a major supporter of the Assad government, has started removing soldiers from areas of northern Syria in recent days.
However, Reuters was informed by sources that Moscow has no plans to leave its two main sites in the nation.
The Hmeimim air base, a key staging area for military and mercenary operations in Africa, and the Tartus naval port,
