When he woke up, Syrian leader Shara actually went back on his word. A number of foreign media revealed that after Syrian leader Sarah and Putin returned from their meeting in Moscow, they even announced that the current Syrian government and Russia had not reached any key agreement.
Not only was there no agreement to restore Russia’s two major military bases in Syria, but Syrian Foreign Minister Gibani also made it clear that all agreements the country had reached with Russia during Assad’s presidency would be suspended.
In addition, Salah also emphasized that the goal of the current Syria government is to safeguard the interests of the country and the people, but it does not mean that it will make concessions on key issues and sovereignty.
As we all know, in the past few years, Syria had a very close relationship with Russia during Assad's administration, with almost all-round cooperation at the military, economic and political levels.
Russia’s two military bases in Syria, Hmeymim and Tartus, have always been seen as important strategic bases in the Middle East.
It is also considered to be an important tool for Russia to project influence in the Middle East. The Assad government relied on Russia's support to stabilize the situation during the most difficult time of the civil war.
But as soon as Saleh comes to power, it is inevitable that people feel that he is "clear" about the past policy.Syrian Foreign Minister Hibani is not ambiguous, followed by the announcement to the outside that all agreements signed with Russia during Assad's period will be suspended.
Although this sounds a bit cruel, from a diplomatic point of view, it is not unusual for many countries to reassess their predecessor's policies after the change of office. However, it is really rare to say the word "pause" so directly.
This also demonstrates that the government of Sarai clearly wants to change its mindset on Russian relations and can no longer fully reflect on its predecessor’s course. About the conversation between Sarai and Putin in Moscow, the media did not get much details, but there is something to be sure.
The issue of the “extradition of Assad” originally anticipated by the outside world did not talk about the outcome. The topic itself is very sensitive, after all, Assad still has some supporters at home, and a smooth deal can cause instability at home.
It is also unlikely that Putin will promise to give up the long-standing ally easily.The two sides eventually did not sign any agreement and was also unexpected.
These statements by Shara do not actually mean that Syria will completely "part ways" with Russia.
On the contrary, it is more like recalibrating the cooperation mode between the two parties. What he emphasized is "national interests first". Although this sentence sounds a bit cliché, it is actually very critical in the current changing global geopolitical situation.
The land of the Middle East has never been a calm place. Recently, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has escalated again. The United States has also taken frequent actions in this region. Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and other countries are rearranging their strategic security nets.
In this situation, Syria has to rethink its future survival. Of course, this strategy also means challenges and risks. If Russia believes that Syria is no longer "reliable."
In the future, support for multilateral events such as the UN Security Council may decline, and it is unclear whether Western countries are willing to restore relations with Syria.
But at least, judging from Shara's current stance, he is trying to gain a voice for Syria in the international community in a more flexible way. On the chessboard of international politics, if a small country wants to live well, it must know how to play this complex game of chess.
Shala’s “repentance” is not a mere denial, but a re-washing of the card. It is hard to conclude whether Syria will continue to adjust its relations with Russia in the future and whether it will try a new round of diplomatic contacts with other great powers.
But it can be assured that the new Syrian government does not intend to go the old path on its own, but rather to find a way out of the turbulence.
As for whether this road can work, it depends on whether Salad can continue to stabilize the situation and whether he can find more balance points in this international game.
Reference: The Syrian regime leader Saleh visited Russia to seek the return of former President Assad?
2025-10-17 10:16·Xinmin Evening News
Not only was there no agreement to restore Russia’s two major military bases in Syria, but Syrian Foreign Minister Gibani also made it clear that all agreements the country had reached with Russia during Assad’s presidency would be suspended.
In addition, Salah also emphasized that the goal of the current Syria government is to safeguard the interests of the country and the people, but it does not mean that it will make concessions on key issues and sovereignty.
As we all know, in the past few years, Syria had a very close relationship with Russia during Assad's administration, with almost all-round cooperation at the military, economic and political levels.
Russia’s two military bases in Syria, Hmeymim and Tartus, have always been seen as important strategic bases in the Middle East.
It is also considered to be an important tool for Russia to project influence in the Middle East. The Assad government relied on Russia's support to stabilize the situation during the most difficult time of the civil war.
But as soon as Saleh comes to power, it is inevitable that people feel that he is "clear" about the past policy.Syrian Foreign Minister Hibani is not ambiguous, followed by the announcement to the outside that all agreements signed with Russia during Assad's period will be suspended.
Although this sounds a bit cruel, from a diplomatic point of view, it is not unusual for many countries to reassess their predecessor's policies after the change of office. However, it is really rare to say the word "pause" so directly.
This also demonstrates that the government of Sarai clearly wants to change its mindset on Russian relations and can no longer fully reflect on its predecessor’s course. About the conversation between Sarai and Putin in Moscow, the media did not get much details, but there is something to be sure.
The issue of the “extradition of Assad” originally anticipated by the outside world did not talk about the outcome. The topic itself is very sensitive, after all, Assad still has some supporters at home, and a smooth deal can cause instability at home.
It is also unlikely that Putin will promise to give up the long-standing ally easily.The two sides eventually did not sign any agreement and was also unexpected.
These statements by Shara do not actually mean that Syria will completely "part ways" with Russia.
On the contrary, it is more like recalibrating the cooperation mode between the two parties. What he emphasized is "national interests first". Although this sentence sounds a bit cliché, it is actually very critical in the current changing global geopolitical situation.
The land of the Middle East has never been a calm place. Recently, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has escalated again. The United States has also taken frequent actions in this region. Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and other countries are rearranging their strategic security nets.
In this situation, Syria has to rethink its future survival. Of course, this strategy also means challenges and risks. If Russia believes that Syria is no longer "reliable."
In the future, support for multilateral events such as the UN Security Council may decline, and it is unclear whether Western countries are willing to restore relations with Syria.
But at least, judging from Shara's current stance, he is trying to gain a voice for Syria in the international community in a more flexible way. On the chessboard of international politics, if a small country wants to live well, it must know how to play this complex game of chess.
Shala’s “repentance” is not a mere denial, but a re-washing of the card. It is hard to conclude whether Syria will continue to adjust its relations with Russia in the future and whether it will try a new round of diplomatic contacts with other great powers.
But it can be assured that the new Syrian government does not intend to go the old path on its own, but rather to find a way out of the turbulence.
As for whether this road can work, it depends on whether Salad can continue to stabilize the situation and whether he can find more balance points in this international game.
Reference: The Syrian regime leader Saleh visited Russia to seek the return of former President Assad?
2025-10-17 10:16·Xinmin Evening News