Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): The Russian Foreign Ministry's statement on Syria states: The ultimate goal is to hold general elections, the results of which are recognized by everyone. Naturally, this is a difficult task and will take time. According to the new Syrian authorities, the elections may be held in a few years.
Stating that Syria is currently in a transitional period, the Russian Foreign Ministry added: The current Syrian leadership has identified ensuring security, law and order in the country, organizing the activities of state structures, and taking control of the entire country by the interim government in Damascus as its priorities. Their agenda also includes the launch of the fastest inclusive political process through broad dialogue to achieve a national agreement, taking into account the interests of various political and ethno-religious segments of Syrian society.
The Tahrir al-Sham group in Syria took control of Damascus on Sunday morning, December 18, 1403, and then the Syrian Army Command announced in a statement the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government.