Daily brief
Syrian and US officials discussed the situation following a ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem and US President Donald Trump affirmed support for Syria's unity and counterterrorism efforts, as the SDF leader prepares to travel to Damascus to finalize the deal.
The Syrian government has accused Kurdish-led forces of releasing ISIS prisoners, calling it a war crime, and deployed troops east of the Euphrates River, while the European Union called for de-escalation.
Egypt, France, and Washington have welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led forces.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told his Syrian counterpart that the 'full removal of terrorism' is vital for Syria and the region.