It was the long-shunned Syrian leader’s first trip to an Arab country since his nation’s civil war erupted in 2011.
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Russia’s Brutality in Ukraine Has Roots in Earlier Conflicts
Its experience in a string of wars led to the conclusion that attacking civilian populations was not only acceptable but militarily sound.
Your Thursday Briefing: Zelensky Speaks to Congress
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Mass Graves Identified in Syria Could Hold Evidence of War Crimes
Two sites have been located, believed to hold thousands of bodies of Syrians killed in detention centers administered by President Bashar al-Assad’s government during the civil war.
Impunity for Syria War Crimes Casts Shadow Over Ukraine
Syria, with Russian support, used many of the brutal tactics now seen in Ukraine — and its dictator stayed in power. That conflict offers lessons for Russia’s leader, analysts say.
Impunity for Syria War Crimes Casts Shadow Over Ukraine
Syria, with Russian support, used many of the brutal tactics now seen in Ukraine — and its dictator stayed in power. That conflict offers lessons for Russia’s leader, analysts say.
Russian Sieges in Ukraine Are Prompting Flashbacks for Syrians
“We feel for them and say, may God be with you,” said one Syrian who endured hunger and cold when his own government, backed by Russia, besieged Aleppo.
A Welcome Steeped in History: Ukrainian Refugees Arrive in Germany
Berlin has become a major hub for refugees from Ukraine, welcoming them with an outpouring of help. The response stirs memories of both bright and dark chapters of German history.
Middle East Sympathizes With Ukrainian Refugees
Many in the region took to social media to express sympathy for Ukrainians forced to flee, though their warm welcome in Europe evoked a tinge of bitterness over the treatment of Arab and Muslim migrants.
Conflict and Climate Change Ravage Syria’s Agricultural Heartland
Drought and a decade of war have brought failing crops and poverty to a region once known as Syria’s breadbasket. Even the bread has changed.