Overview

• Turkish President Erdogan states no obstacles remain to reestablishing relations with Syria.
• Syrian President Assad expresses openness to initiatives respecting Syria's sovereignty.
• Russia plays a mediating role, with high-level meetings in Moscow involving Turkey, Syria, and Iran.
• Turkey's past support for anti-Assad forces and control over Syrian territories have been contentious issues.
• Restoring ties is part of Turkey's broader regional diplomatic efforts and response to domestic pressures.