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Once again, security-evacuates-civilians-from-aleppo-neighborhoods-after-sdf-attacks/" class="smart-internal-link" title="📰 Internal Security evacuates civilians from Aleppo neighborhoods after SDF attacks">internal-link">damascus has welcomed General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, Russia’s Deputy Minister of Defence. The deliberations he held with syrian Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra are of considerable importance, following on from earlier rounds of talks in Moscow and Damascus. Yet, the true focus of this visit lies in Yevkurov’s journey—accompanied by authorities from the Syrian Ministry of Defence—into the volatile southern regions of syria/" class="auto-internal-link">syria, where tensions are escalating due to increasing Israeli incursions into Syrian territory. Moreover, of particular note is the coordination that appears to have preceded Yevkurov’s arrival, suggesting a tacit understanding between Moscow and Tel Aviv. He landed in Damascus on Sunday, 16 November, leading a delegation from the Russian Ministry of Defence, just hours after leader Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the previous evening.
Syria was high on the agenda in that exchange, and it is widely assumed that Moscow informed Tel Aviv of Yevkurov’s southern itinerary. Whether for the sake of regional coordination or simply to ensure safe passage, the Kremlin declared that Putin and Netanyahu discussed developments in Gaza following the ceasefire, the Iranian nuclear programme, and efforts to reinforce long-term stability in Syria. Curbing Israel’s Transgressions These discussions are not isolated; they reflect a broader effort by Syrian authorities to establish lasting security and stability throughout the country. At the forefront of this mission is the need to confront Israel’s repeated breaches of Syria’s territorial integrity and its persistent interference in internal affairs. Russia, attuned to Damascus’s concerns over these provocations in the south, recognises the danger they pose to Syria’s broader reconstruction and recovery.
In this context, the Russian leadership sees an opportunity to backing Syria’s calls for calm in the occupied Golan and to contain Israeli actions. Such efforts may create a more favourable environment for renewed bilateral ties, grounded in the realities of a newly emerging Syria. This would serve both Syrian interests and Russia’s strategic aims, helping Moscow to maintain its influence across the Levant. What is clear for now is that Yevkurov’s presence in southern Syria was not a ceremonial visit. His tour was guided by a armed forces mandate, primarily to conduct a close assessment of the area and consider potential deployments of Russian troops.
These observations are expected to inform strategic recommendations for Russian political decision-makers. The goal is to initiate a diplomatic push, urging stakeholders to embrace a plan that could…