Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces agree to ceasefire.

A ceasefire has been declared between Syrian government troops and US-backed Kurdish-led forces, with the government securing oil and gas fields in Deir Ezzor and Raqqa. The Syrian army captured key oil and gas fields, aiming to regain control of resources. The US has had to recalibrate its Syria policy to balance support for the SDF and the new Syrian president. The ceasefire was violated after Syrian troops advanced further east, leading to clashes and casualties on both sides.

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