Although Russia’s influence in Syria has diminished since Assad’s fall, the Kremlin is playing a long game.
The printing of the new currency has shifted from Russia to partners in the UAE and Germany, reflecting a shift in Syria’s international economic alignments, al-Ikhbariya writes.
Tom Barrack announced the lifting of sanctions on Syria, framing it not as an act of charity but a strategic decision to catalyse the most significant reconstruction initiative since the Second World War, Syria TV writes.
The Al-Bab operation was among the coalition’s largest in the region in months, part of a broader effort to pursue ISIS leaders across northern Syria, particularly amid the group’s recent resurgence in rural areas and the desert, according to Syria TV.
Syria is pursuing a $1 billion grant package from the World Bank, marking a significant step in its reintegration into the global financial system, Enab Baladi writes.
The renewed discussion of the Kirkuk–Baniyas line stems from economic and geopolitical developments that reopened the file after decades of neglect, Syria TV writes.
President Sharaa said Syria would seek to “re-adjust its relations” with Russia and underlined the need for stability.
As contacts intensify between SDF, Syrian, and American officials, debates are growing over the future governance structure in the north and east — particularly following media reports alleging that Abdi demanded autonomy similar to Iraqi Kurdistan.
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.
Olabi voiced disappointment at the pace of progress, calling it “frustrating.”
The meetings led by President Sharaa and his delegation over the past two days have been described as a potential turning point—presenting Syria as a credible destination for foreign investment
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.
The Syrian delegation expressed growing optimism about the potential lifting of sanctions, particularly the Caesar Act
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.
“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.”
Sharaa revealed that a deal was close in July but stalled after the Suweida events, according to Syria TV
The event reflects a growing measure of international recognition for Syria’s interim government, al-Masdar argues.
The roadmap may not instantly heal Suweida’s fractures. Rather, it offers a scaffold for gradual repair, Syria TV argues.
