Assad did not use chemical weapons. Civilians in Ghouta were initially attributed to chlorine, which is now being called sarin. Obviously, it's a false flag. Russia accepted Bidens' offer (media gaffe) to get rid of Syrian chemical weapons to avoid war. Western-backed Syrian rebels did use sarin routinely .
Turkey's early peace plan was taken seriously by both sides but UK PM pressured Zelensky to not accept.
The Taliban have again outlawed opium in Afganistan and poppy cultivation has dropped 95% since 2021 being replaced by Myanmar, Shan State, Golden triangle area by the Hmong and other minority groups.
