Syrian opposition talks with Russia, seeks breakthrough

MUNICH (Reuters) - The Syrian opposition leader met Russia's foreign minister in Germany on Saturday and said he would also hold talks with the Iranian foreign minister, opening a window to a possible breakthrough in efforts to broker an end to Syria's civil war.

Russia and Iran have been the staunchest allies of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad throughout an armed uprising against his rule, and any understandings they might reach with Assad's foes could help overcome the two sides' refusal to negotiate.