Turkey will reassess its role on Syria after resumption of relations with Russia, Financial Times said.

According to FT, Ankara might soften its stance on Syrian crisis, in particular to focus on the fight with terrorist groups and to change its position on immediate change of political regime in Syria.

“There will be trade-offs and concessions around the Kurds and the rebels . . . But the Turks will not give up on the opposition completely — it is not in their strategic interest,” said Ezzedine al-Salameh, a leader in the rebel group Fastaqem Kama Umirt.

In addition, the newspaper

In addition, Turkey’s leadership has recently dismissed an intelligence official responsible for Syria, which may mean readiness to work with Assad.