Syrian opposition picks chief negotiator ahead of new Geneva talks

the western media vehemently denied

All in the media?

Putin’s master chessboard strategy has been a stunning success.

For Putin and his oligarchs. For the countries in Putin's bloc like Iran.

For the Syrian people? I think they're the ones who need to determine how 'successful' Russia's military involvements have been. Is Russia going to pay for rebuilding the country?

the opposition are armed militants. The govt is the govt. the only way out is a general election and one syria.