On Tuesday, Israeli news website Walla News reported that Russia requested Israel lobbies for a trilateral meeting with the US and Russia to discuss Syria.
This follows increased Russian criticism of Israeli attacks in the country since the new government in Tel Aviv.
The meeting reported having taken place on 9 September preceded a meeting between Putin and Asad in Moscow. Russia promised support for Asad’s intentions of territorial control, especially in light of a Russian brokered deal, which saw a ceasefire being re-negotiated in the opposition-held city of Deraa.
James Dorsey speaks to Radio Islam.