Sharaa in Russia: Can Syria Keep Its Balance Between East and West?
SYRIA TV
October 16, 2025
President Sharaa said Syria would seek to “re-adjust its relations” with Russia and underlined the need for stability.
President Sharaa said Syria would seek to “re-adjust its relations” with Russia and underlined the need for stability.
Speaking to al-Ikhbariya during his visit to Lebanon, Shibani said: “We have made progress regarding the issue of Syrian detainees in Roumieh Prison, as well as in security and intelligence coordination between the two countries.”
The U.S. Senate approved a version of the budget that includes calls for the unconditional repeal of the “Caesar Act” by the end of this year.
Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad Shibani praised Turkey’s extensive support for Syria during the transitional phase, noting that “Syria has made tangible progress in several fields within a few months.”
Dalati was aboard the Turkish vessel Al-Dhamir (“The Conscience”), one of the ships participating in the flotilla headed toward Gaza.
An investigation by Mediapart revealed that SOS Chrétiens d’Orient had “dangerous ties” with pro-Assad militias.
The anti-narcotics departments in both countries foiled seven smuggling attempts across their shared border, Syria TV says.
Footage shared on platforms such as X and Instagram captured a small protest outside the Umayyad Mosque, where participants voiced criticism of Egypt’s position on the Rafah border crossing and its handling of aid to Gaza.
Turning to U.S.-Syria relations, Shibani described the policy of U.S. President Donald Trump after the Assad regime’s collapse as “positive and deserving of the Syrian people’s respect.”
The Syrian delegation expressed growing optimism about the potential lifting of sanctions, particularly the Caesar Act.
The Israeli proposal would require Syria not only to remain silent on the status of the occupied Golan Heights, but also to accept Israel’s continued control over parts of Syrian territory, Marwan Kabalan writes.
“I believe all parties are engaging in good faith,” Barak added, although he cautioned that a final deal may not be reached this week, citing delays due to limited progress and the ongoing Jewish High Holidays.
The Syrian delegation expressed growing optimism about the potential lifting of sanctions, particularly the Caesar Act
Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister said Turkey would back the completion of the remaining superstructure of the Hejaz Railway in Syrian territory
Qatar has underscored the need to advance a comprehensive, Syrian-led political process that includes all segments of society, emphasizing the importance of strengthening national unity, Syria TV writes.
President Sharaa’s historic visit is not merely a diplomatic stopover, but the start of a long-term dialogue in both political and economic spheres, Syria TV argues.
Sharaa arrived in New York on Sunday for a visit described as “historic,” marking Syria’s return to the United Nations General Assembly for the first time since President Nourredine al-Atassi addressed the body in 1967.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa told reporters on Wednesday that a security agreement is a “necessity,” while insisting it must uphold Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
“We must rebuild ties directly and properly. I hope to meet President Trump again to move this forward,” Sharaa said.
A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department told Reuters the department does not comment on “decisions related to personnel or administrative reorganizations,” but added that “the core team working on Syria-related issues continues its operations from multiple locations.”
