A Russian delegation made its first visit to Syria since the fall of former President Bashar Assad, with plans to meet Syria's interim leader and foreign minister. Meanwhile, a Palestinian Authority delegation visited Damascus, addressing Syrian-Palestinian refugee matters. Russia maintains its military presence but canceled a port management contract, signaling shifting dynamics post-Assad.
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