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Astana Peace Talks on Syria

The 22nd round of Astana peace talks on Syria addressed the impact of potential US policy shifts, regional tensions, and a secret agreement limiting Iranian-backed forces in Syria.

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What are the overall goals of the Astana peace talks?: The talks aim to set priorities for Syria and the region before the year's end, focusing on the political and military situation. Discussions also cover international support for peace efforts and humanitarian conditions in Syria.
What "secret" agreement was revealed before the talks?: A "secret" Russian-Syrian agreement limiting Hezbollah and Iranian forces' movements in Syria was revealed prior to the talks. This agreement is likely to be a significant point of discussion within the Astana peace process.
What regional tensions were discussed during the talks?: Key topics included the spread of the Gaza conflict, Israeli airstrikes on Syria, and the risk of regional conflict escalation. The talks also addressed prisoner releases, missing persons, humanitarian aid, Syria's reconstruction, and refugee repatriation.
What was the main focus of the 22nd round of Astana peace talks?: The 22nd round of Astana peace talks on Syria commenced in Kazakhstan, bringing together the Syrian government, opposition, and guarantor states (Russia, Iran, Türkiye). Discussions focused on the potential impact of US policy shifts under President-elect Trump and regional tensions.
What is the significance of a potential US troop withdrawal from Syria?: Russia's envoy, Alexander Lavrentiev, emphasized the importance of preventing the Gaza conflict from spreading to Syria and the need for concrete actions regarding potential US troop withdrawal. This withdrawal is a key demand from the guarantor states.

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