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In-depth: Captagon is by no means a new phenomenon in the Middle East, but the Syrian civil war and a collapsing economy have pushed the market into high gear.
In-depth: Five years have passed since Russia's intervention in Syria's war began. For Syrians, it is a time of loss and mourning.
In-depth: Michel Kilo's passing marks the loss of another important voice that relentlessly advocated for a free, united, and democratic Syria.
Syria Weekly: Syria is preparing to sell its key infrastructure assets to war-backers Russia and Iran.
The failure of the Syrian regime to breakthrough rebel lines in Idlib and Hama has been blamed on the non-participation of Iran in the offensive.
A meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad could point to fundamental changes in the war.
A Russian-backed offensive on Idlib province is reportedly being planned, with Turkey desperately flexing its muscles to ward off an attack on the heavily populated area.
Analysis: With the Syrian regime losing ground, and growing unrest among its supporters, Assad has received an invaluable morale boost as Russia ups the ante with the West over Syria.
Over the last decade Russia has visibly expanded its military, economic and political influence in the Middle East.
Analysis: Tensions between the two countries are at breaking point, but it will be the Syrian people who will suffer most from Moscow's revenge.