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Syria tells US it is willing to drastically drop Russian oil imports: Reuters
Reuters reported Russian crude shipments to Syria have risen 75% this year, underscoring Damascus' dependence as it seeks sanctions relief from Washington.
- Syria agreed to reduce Russian crude imports during negotiations over removing itself from the United States' State Sponsors of Terrorism list, though a White House official denied any formal link between the two actions.
- Moscow remains Syria's dominant oil supplier, providing around 60,000 barrels per day this year—a 75% increase—as Damascus claims it relies on Russian energy out of necessity while seeking alternative sources to aid economic reintegration.
- Washington is encouraging Syria to work with "trusted corporate partners" during reconstruction, while Congress directed the Pentagon to examine limiting Russia's military presence at Tartus and Hmeimim air base.
- Analysts warn that rapidly replacing Russian crude could trigger fuel shortages or higher costs, mirroring Georgia's Kulevi refinery transition from Russian supplies to oil from Kazakhstan and Libya over six months.
- President Donald Trump announced in July an intent to rescind the terrorism designation in place since 1979, though the move remains subject to a required congressional review period before taking effect.
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·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Syria has declared the U.S. a willingness to drastically reduce Russian oil purchases during the negotiations on the lifting of the sanctions status, noting well-known sources.
·Kyiv, Ukraine
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·New York, United States
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EXCLUSIVE: Syria tells US it is willing to drastically drop Russian oil imports, sources say
Damascus has agreed to drastically reduce imports of Russian oil as part of its ongoing discussions with the United States on lifting the last major sanctions designation on Syria, three sources familiar with the conversations told Reuters.
·London, United Kingdom
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