The intra-Syrian consultations that took place in Moscow from Dec. 26 to Dec. 29 have aroused numerous speculations in recent days. Before they launched, many commentators had predicted their complete failure.
However, the talks did take place and without any scandal. And, according to the briefings that followed the end of the meeting, it was a positive step forward, which even came as a surprise to a number of participants. But the positivity should not be overestimated as much depends on the future steps taken by the sides of the conflict on both the internal and global levels.