His unexpected offensive in northeast Syria claimed huge territory for Damascus and fractured a U.S.-backed militia.

The White House had long backed the SDF in Syria, but US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack said last week that the role of the Kurdish-led group as the “primary anti-ISIS force on the ground” had “largely expired”, with the Syrian government taking on security responsibilities in the country.

President Ahmed al Sharaa praises Syrians' sacrifices, says the country's future will be built on justice, stability and comprehensive development.

President Ahmad al-Sharaa praises Syrians’ sacrifices, calls for shared effort to achieve stability, lasting justice and national renewal - Anadolu Ajansı

Sharaa’s announcement on Friday came after days of fighting between the government and Kurdish forces. On Saturday, those forces began withdrawing from a flashpoint east of Aleppo.

The failure to support the U.S.-backed militia could create an opening for Islamic State, White House allies say.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is poised to dismantle Kurdish-led armed forces without objections from the Trump administration.

As Syria seeks to continue the ceasefire and also works with the US to avoid tension, as Syria’s president is also heading to Russia. Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke with US President Donald Trump on7.