OREANDA-NEWS  A serious change in the situation in Syria would be Russia's strikes on rebel positions. Bloomberg called Russia a key factor in Syria.

"The situation could change dramatically if Russia, which has an air base in the country, launches massive aerial bombardments of the rebels, as it did nine years ago," the article says.

At the same time, it is noted that now, compared with that situation, Russia's withdrawal is focused primarily on the conflict with Ukraine.

Earlier, Hurriyet newspaper reported that new talks on Syria within the framework of the Astana format with the participation of Russia, Turkey and Iran will be held on December 6 in Doha, the capital of Qatar. At the same time, the publication clarifies that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad did not transmit any messages to Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In this regard, the issue of a specific subject of negotiations is open.