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Russia and Syria Strengthen Alliance Post-Assad Ouster

8/1/2025

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On July 31, 2025, a pivotal meeting unfolded in Moscow as Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomed Syria's new Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani. This historic encounter, the first since Bashar Assad's ousting, focused on fortifying their alliance, addressing post-war reconstruction, and fostering Syria's journey towards stability and healing after years of turmoil.

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On July 31, 2025, a pivotal meeting unfolded in Moscow as Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomed Syria's new Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani. This historic encounter, the first since Bashar Assad's ousting, focused on fortifying their alliance, addressing post-war reconstruction, and fostering Syria's journey towards stability and healing after years of turmoil.