Russia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and eight other countries issued a joint statement

Jinshi Data reported on December 8th that, according to Reuters, the Syrian government forces abandoned the key town of Homs on the 7th, and Syrian opposition forces are marching towards the capital, Damascus. Russia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and eight other countries issued a joint statement calling for a political resolution to the Syrian issue and the protection of civilians. According to Russia Today (RT), armed personnel from the ‘Liberation of Syria Alliance’ (HTS) have arrived in the suburbs of Damascus. Meanwhile, a US-backed opposition force has taken control of the ancient city of Palmyra, located northeast of Damascus.