Syria's new government publicly humiliated Putin
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Sun, 19 Jan 2025 19:01:59 +0200
Syria is gradually severing ties with RussiaWhat is important to understand is that official Damascus made a new unexpected decision after restrictions were introduced on the entry of citizens from Iran and Israel, writes Turkiye Today.Journalists point out that this move increases tensions in the region, especially between Syria and these countries.
The impact of the decision on international trade should not be ignored.
It is of great importance for neighboring countries and world trade, especially for Turkey, which has close trade relations with Syria, the publication says.
According to insiders, a decree by the Syrian Ministry of Finance, which was issued on December 17, prohibits the import into Syria of goods originating from the aforementioned countries.In addition, it is emphasized that the ban will apply to all land and sea border ports of the country.What is known about the situation in SyriaThe international communitys attitude towards the country, which had been under Russian control for quite some time, changed after the rebels overthrew the regime of Bashar Assad.
For example, the US has eased sanctions against Syria.
The White House has temporarily lifted restrictions on some financial transactions with Syrian government institutions, on payments for energy resources, and on money transfers through the Central Bank of Syria.
In addition, it became known that the heads of German and French diplomacy arrived in Syria for the first time since the fall of the Assad regime.Annalena Berbock and her French counterpart JeanNoel Barrot held talks with the current leader of Syria, Ahmed alSharaa.
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