SOFREP Evening Brief: Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Pope Leo XIV Offers Vatican as Mediator in Global Conflicts

Germany welcomes Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria

'Germany will continue to work with the Syrian government on improving the economic environment for a sustainable recovery of the Syrian economy,' says Foreign Office - Anadolu Ajansı

SOFREP Evening Brief: Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Pope Leo XIV Offers Vatican as Mediator in Global Conflicts

Stay on top of the news with the SOFREP Evening Brief: Top updates on defense and global affairs for Wednesday, May 14, 2025. #SOFREPEveningBrief #MiddleEast #UkraineRussiaWar #AsiaPacific

Trump vows to lift sanctions on Syria

The US president said the step would help the new government in Damascus "stabilize" the situation in the country. US President Donald Trump has said he will lift sanctions on Syria, reversing more than a decade of policy aimed at pressuring Damascus. He added that he hoped for a "fresh start" with the transitional government of Ahmed al-Sharaa. Al-Sharaa, also known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Julani, came to prominence as the leader o…

U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Syria: How This Will Affect Recognition of Russia-occupied Territories?

The FINANCIAL — The 2018 recognition of Abkhazia, driven by Russian influence and diaspora ties, faces scrutiny under al-Sharaa’s government. While Georgian and Western pressure, bolstered by U.S. laws like the Consolidated Appropriations Acts, encourages revocation, ongoing Abkhaz-Syrian engagement and Syria’s domestic priorities suggest continuity for now. In a landmark decision, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on May 13, 2025, during a …

Trump’s Move to End Syria Sanctions Sparks Celebrations and Global Reactions - USA Herald

Syria sanctions became the center of global political discussion this week after former President Donald Trump announced his intention to lift U.S. economic restrictions on the war-torn country. The announcement during Trump’s high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia triggered celebrations in Syria. It also raised questions about its broader implications for diplomacy and investment in the region. Trump’s Pledge: “Give Them a Chance at Greatness” In a…

Religious Freedom Watchdog Welcomes New Trump Policy Toward Syria

Christian Solidarity International, a leading religious freedom watchdog, welcomed a new foreign policy initiative by President Donald Trump to lift broad U.S. sanctions on Syria as “long-overdue decision.” The organization called the Obama embargo “weapons of mass destruction” that have devastated civilians across all faiths. But as CSI cheered a step toward alleviating “hunger, illness and destitution,” the organization warned that Syria’s new…