After keeping a watch yesterday on how these talks were progressing it seemed likely they had entered a second day. And, they had. Today the second round of talks ended and there has been no statement. Will there be a third meeting? It's possible. Not wishing to engage in speculation you and I will have to wait for concrete information to be available. Before we get to the Russia/Turkey talks, a little tidbit iof info is below, doubtful you'll read elsewhere. I'm quite certain this reality explains why the US got it's knickers in a knot over the situation in Idlib. As mentioned. Also coincides or syncs up with Lavrov's statement. See below!
That attempt by the US was a fail.Link
The opposition’s swift loss of Saraqeb came as a shock for the opposition circles. The regime forces had taken over several villages in the city's countryside along with the city of Maaret al-Numan in southern Idlib on Jan. 28. During the month of December, the opposition lost dozens of villages in the countryside surrounding Maaret al-Numan, forcing thousands to flee their towns due to shelling and fighting. Regime forces besieged Saraqeb from all sides Feb. 5, and the Turkish troops deployed in its vicinity did not prevent them from entering and taking control of the city.
Repeating:
the Turkish troops deployed in its vicinity did not prevent them (SAA) from entering and taking control of the city.
Keeping in mind the statement from Sergey Lavrov quoted here In Idlib, Lavrov: ".......Russian and Turkish military, full mutual understanding,"
"Military representatives of both Russia and Turkey, who are on the ground in Syria, in Idlib province, stay in constant contact, review situation changes. They have, as we hear both from Russian and Turkish military, full mutual understanding," the minister said.
Which clearly suggests that Turkey wanted and made it possible for SAA to take the area. That Turkey cooperated to make it so. That would align quite nicely with the previous agreements signed. The US angst. And with Mr Lavrov's statementMoving along Russia, Turkey end 2nd round of talks on Idlib
The second round of the Russian-Turkish consultations, aiming to ease the tense situation in the Syrian province of Idlib, ended in Moscow on Tuesday without any statement.
The Russian delegation led by Presidential envoy for Syria Sergey Vershinin, and Turkish delegation headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal, tried to find a solution for the latest outbreak of violence in Idlib de-escalation zone during the two-day closed-door talks in the Russian capital.
In addition to the diplomats, representatives of military and intelligence services took part in the consultations.
According to diplomatic sources, the Turkish delegation stressed the need to rapidly reduce the fighting and prevent further worsening of the humanitarian situation in the region.
Another point on the agenda include measures that could be taken in Idlib to ensure full implementation of the agreements reached under the Sochi memorandum.
Looks as if partial implementation has been accomplished!With Russia’s consent, Syrian regime opens M5 for civilian movement and Aleppo international airport expected to return to service soon
Reliable sources informed SOHR that regime forces reopened Damascus – Aleppo international highway (M5) for civilian movement with Russia’s consent. According to SOHR sources, civilian vehicles and buses used the highway on their way to Aleppo and the Syrian coastline. This development comes a few days after the Russian-backed regime forces controlled the M5 highway completely.
On the other hand the Syrian regime is getting prepared for re-activating Aleppo international airport after more than eight years of suspension. The first flight is expected to take off tomorrow after securing the entire city of Aleppo and its vicinity over the past few days.
Related: Securing the M4 and M5 Highways in Syria a Blow to Turkey? Or for US/ Israel & Their "Greater Kurdistan" Plan?From a 2018 report
May 25/2018: Damascus- Gaziantep: Restoring Relations/Economic Interests or Both & More
Discussions on opening the road are not limited to its economic importance. Analysts say that opening the road is a new stage in the restoration of relations between Syria and Turkey.
Which parties would not want to see a restoration of relations between Turkey and Syria? Here at PFYT's we've long extolled the return to good relations between these two nations. As a necessary impediment to Israel 2.0 and the US desire to remake the region.