Turkey
Putin, Erdogan discuss situation in Syria
Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister to visit Russia
Europe
Nearly 100,000 Volkswagen workers joined one-day wave of strikes
Near East
Iraqi fighters head to Syria to battle rebels but Lebanon's Hezbollah stays out – Reuters
Georgia
Georgian PM rules out possibility of talks with opposition
Iran
Preserving Syria territorial integrity Iran's regional strategy - Iran's Pezeshkian
Serbia denies involvement in ‘reckless attack’ targeting Ibar-Lepenac canal
Near East
At least 25 killed as Russian, Syrian jets intensify bombing of Syrian rebel territory – Reuters
Russia
Upper Lars checkpoint reopens to all vehicle types
Near East
Syria's military announces Aleppo troop withdrawal to prepare counteroffensive
Europe
Former Portuguese PM Antonio Costa officially takes over as President of the European Council
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Trump proposes U.S. takeover of Gaza and says Palestinians should leave
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Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero
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Trump says UN has to 'get its act together,' UN pushes back
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U.S. State Department puts ‘all direct hire’ USAID personnel on administrative leave – WIRED
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