Syria: Freed Aleppo Major Defeat to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Serious Setback for US

Commenting on the success of the Syrian army and complete liberation of Syria's second-largest city, Aleppo, Kurdish political official Rezan Hiddo explained to Sputnik why it came as a serious defeat to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, while Professor Tim Anderson explained why it is the most serious setback for the US in 15 years.

"The liberation of Syria's major strategic center, Aleppo, from the armed opposition has changed the course of the Syrian war, propelled strengthening of the Syrian army and increased its morale," Kurdish political official, member of the Syrian Democratic Council Rezan Hiddo told Sputnik Turkiye. However it came as a serious defeat to those countries which have been supporting the rebel groups operating on the Syrian territory, he added.

"I mean Saudi Arabia, Qatar and particularly Turkey," he specified.

US President Barack Obama arrives in Saudi Arabia to take part in GCC summit

President Barack Obama of United States arrived on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia to meet with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and participate on Thursday in the Gulf Cooperation Council, or GCC, summit.

A number of Saudi officials, including Riyadh governor, Prince Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, received the U.S. president upon his arrival in Riyadh, according to officials from the U.S. delegation.