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Drafts of agreement options cannot be made public so that they do not lose their effectiveness, Peskov explained. On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russia will not publicly discuss the details of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for the Ukrainian conflict.

“There are many leaks in the media. Any draft of the agreement options cannot be made public. As soon as they are made public, they lose their effectiveness,” he said in response to questions about the plan. More specifically, journalists asked Peskov whether Russia expects Ukraine to drop any territorial claims over the Crimean Peninsula—something President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected so far.

“The specific elements of the agreement will not be discussed publicly, so we will not comment on any particular issue,” the Kremlin spokesperson emphasized, reiterating that Russia opposes the presence of European peacekeepers in Ukraine once the conflict ends.

“In effect, those would be forces and equipment from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO),” Peskov explained.

On Wednesday, Axios reported that the “final offer” Trump has made to achieve peace in Ukraine includes official U.S. recognition of Crimea as part of Russia and unofficial recognition of Russian control over nearly all areas occupied since the beginning of the Russian military operation in February 2022.

Citing sources familiar with the proposal, the U.S. outlet stated that the Trump administration expects a response from Ukraine to this offer as early as Wednesday.

The one-page document presented by the United States to Ukrainian officials in Paris last week describes it as Trump’s “final offer.” Zelensky rejected any territorial concessions, after which U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio canceled his trip to London, where he was scheduled to hold consultations with his Ukrainian counterpart and European allies. The White House also insisted that it is prepared to withdraw from the process if the parties do not reach an agreement soon.

⭕️ Syrian interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa met with US Congressman Marlin Stutzman at the People’s Palace in Damascus today

“The Syrians are very friendly, and there are many possibilities for cooperation with the new Syrian government,” Stutzman said.

He expressed hope that “the Syrians would enjoy more economic opportunities and prosperity.”

Rep. Marlin Stutzman of Indiana and Rep. Cory Mills of Florida became the first US lawmakers since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to visit Damascus, on an unofficial trip organized by a "Syrian-American nonprofit."

During their visit, the representatives met with Syrian officials and notably visited the site of a historic synagogue in the suburb of Jobar and the Christian neighborhood of Bab Touma, where they spoke with religious leaders.

1. Jabourin, Lattakia | Young Man Killed on Damascus–Lattakia Highway

Alaa Jbeili, a young man from Jabourin, Lattakia, was murdered by armed gangs while returning from work in Damascus. The attack occurred in the Deir Atiyah area along the Damascus–Lattakia highway.

Alaa had been working as a private driver using his Kia vehicle to support his family.

2(.)Syria Human Rights Activist Responds to Reports of Kidnapped Women on the Syrian Coast

3(.) Hama–Masyaf Countryside | Two Fathers Killed While Transporting Dairy Products

Ibrahim Muhammad al-Akkari and Ali Shaaban al-Akkari, both fathers of two and residents of the village of Al-Maw'ah, were killed by unknown assailants.

The victims were transporting cheese and dairy products on their motorcycles when they were ambushed and fatally shot with live ammunition on the road leading to Arab Abu Talisa village in the western Hama countryside.

4(.) Announcement from the Syrian Alawites Union in Europe

The Legal Office of the Syrian Alawites Union in Europe urgently announces the following:

We have observed a dangerous and systematic escalation in the forced displacement of residents from the Ghab Plain and the rural areas of Hama and Homs. This campaign coincides with the organized settlement of non-Syrians in these regions. Increasing cases of property seizures—homes and agricultural lands—at gunpoint have been documented, along with the eviction of lawful owners.

In response, the Union calls on all individuals—members and non-members alike—to provide documented evidence of such violations. This is part of an effort to prepare for legal action and international criminal prosecution, as these acts constitute war crimes under international law.

Required Documentation:

A copy of a title deed or any official document proving ownership.

A copy of the complainant’s ID or passport.

A detailed written report outlining the violation, along with any supporting documents.

Please send your submissions to the Union’s Legal Office at: Rechtsabteilung@usaeuropa.org

Together, we will raise our voices and pursue justice through all available international legal channels.

— Administration of the Syrian Alawites Union in Europe

Some more context for the final notice:

Hama, Homs & Lattakia | Forced Displacement and Demographic Change Target Alawite Communities

Systematic forced displacements continue across Syria, particularly targeting Alawite-majority areas. In eastern Hama (Salamiyah countryside), more than 20 villages once home to over 15,000 Alawites have been emptied solely due to their sectarian identity. These villages include:

Balil, Al-Zaghba, Al-Talisiyya, Ma'an, Al-Fan Al-Wastani, Al-Fan Al-Qibli, Abu Mansaf, Al-Mubtan, Mariod, Al-Tuba, Nawa, Halban, Al-Thawra, Sheikh Ali Kassoun, Taldahab, Sabaa, Al-Buwaydah, Al-Ruwaif, and Al-Shiha.

Following the displacement, families from Raqqa and the Hama countryside—mainly Bedouins—were relocated to these areas, reinforcing a deliberate demographic engineering strategy.

In the western Hama countryside, similar operations have occurred. Villages such as Matin, Al-Aziziyah, and Arza were cleared of their original Alawite inhabitants, with people from Khattab resettled in their place after a series of brutal massacres.

The pattern extends to northern Homs, where the village of Tasnin and its surroundings have also faced mass expulsions. Concurrently, Alawite neighborhoods in the city of Homs are experiencing campaigns of intimidation and gradual displacement.

In northern Latakia, several villages affiliated with the Rabia district—including Zagharo, Jouret al-Ma, Al-Kandisiya, Qasr Joureh, and Mazraat Bayt Faris—have been forcibly emptied. Again, Bedouins were brought in to replace the displaced Alawite residents.

These coordinated acts of forced displacement and sectarian targeting reflect a broader policy aimed at redrawing the demographic map of Syria.

https://t.me/syriajusticearchive/4973

The IMF throws a hand to Javier Milei´s economic plan, expanding social emergency and reinforces the crisis in Argentina over a new agreement for a $20 billion debt.

A new US$20 billion agreement between Argentina’s government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reaffirms neoliberal class policies, initiating a wave of fiscal austerity that deepens the social crisis for most Argentinians.

Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Director, recently stated that “the will for change shall not be derailed” this year as Argentina approaches legislative elections in October, while openly endorsing Milei’s vision. Of course, this is far from a courtesy speech; it signals explicit interference in Argentina’s internal affairs and suggests a continuation of austerity policies that have already burdened previous generations.

Under the IMF-forged deal, Argentina will be required to slash healthcare and education spending to curb inflation and secure international capital market lending. Historical precedent and recent research demonstrate that such programs increase unemployment, erode purchasing power, and leave more people living in poverty , disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations.

The text reads: Just in case anything was missing. Brutal interference in the internal affairs of the President of #FMI @KGeorgievaRegarding #EleccionesLegislativas of October 26th: “It is essential that the will for change not be derailed. So far, we don’t see this risk materializing.”What will Georgieva do when Milei loses the legislative elections? Who will she demand the illegal and illegitimate loan she gave to the libertarians from?

The Social Cost of Debt

Rather than offering structural solutions, the new debt deal compromises Argentina’s economic sovereignty and perpetuates financial dependency. The IMF itself acknowledges Argentina as its largest debtor, highlighting the extent of external influence over national policies. The social toll of cuts is already evident in rising joblessness, labor precarity, and deteriorating public services.

The IMF’s intervention in Argentina’s political debate, through explicit support for Milei, undermines non-intervention principles and democratic legitimacy. The institution, historically aligned with Global North powers, restricts Argentina’s policy autonomy and limits citizens’ ability to shape their future.

If Milei loses October’s legislative elections, questions remain about who will assume responsibility for a debt widely deemed illegitimate by Argentine society and political sectors. The IMF, which has previously loaned to governments lacking social consensus, again forces Argentina’s people to choose between deeper austerity or renewed debt crises.

The IMF-Milei alliance entrenches Argentina’s cycle of debt and austerity, historically linked to recurrent crises. While the IMF praises the “will for change,” millions face uncertainty, precarity, and social resistance. The fight for economic sovereignty and social justice remains the primary challenge for grassroots movements against global financial powers’ interference.