Russia appears to be withdrawing its forces from Syria, with satellite images indicating troop movements at the Khmeimim airbase. Concurrently, diplomats from the US, EU, Turkey, and Arab states are meeting in Aqaba, Jordan to discuss Syria’s future, emphasizing a transition from Bashar al-Assad’s regime towards a more inclusive government. Meanwhile, an explosion rocked Damascus, attributed to an Israeli strike, as rebel groups reveal their year-long plans for strategizing against the Assad government.