EU Offers Syria Sanctions Relief in Exchange for Russian Expulsion
The EU initiated contact with Syria’s new authorities, signaling a potential lifting of decade-long sanctions contingent upon the removal of Russian and Iranian influence. Preconditions for sanctions relief include a political transition ensuring minority representation, human rights respect, and rejection of terrorism. Specifically, the EU demands the closure of Russian military bases in Syria, citing concerns about their role in regional instability and European security. These demands were supported by multiple EU foreign ministers, reflecting a unified stance on the matter.
John Q. Hosedrinker