Syrian troops surround Turkish post in country’s northwest
A testament to the rapid advance of President Bashar Assad's forces in Syria's northwest over the past three weeks as rebel defenses collapsed
Pro-Assad fighters enter Afrin, as Turkish forces prepare to lay siege on city
The deployment comes after a reported deal between Damascus and Kurdish authorities
Putin hosts Assad in Sochi ahead of key Syria summit
Assad: "At this stage, especially after we achieved victory over terrorists, it is in our interests to move forward with the political process"