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President Trump met with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda affiliate, at the White House, sparking bipartisan outrage and criticism from both liberals and conservatives due to his past ties to terrorism and the implications for U.S. foreign policy.
The US has announced a partial suspension of sanctions on Syria following a historic meeting between US and Syrian leaders, including Ahmed al-Sharaa, marking a significant shift in US-Syria relations after years of conflict and sanctions, with discussions on Syria's reconstruction and potential coalition against Islamic State.
Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa arrived in Washington for talks with President Trump after the US lifted his designation as a terrorist, amid ongoing efforts to combat ISIS and restore Syria's international standing following years of civil war and sanctions relief.
The article discusses the concerns of Syria's Kurds about potential betrayal as Sharaa prepares for a meeting with Trump, highlighting regional tensions and political uncertainties in the Middle East.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is cracking down on corruption among loyalists and family members, emphasizing a shift from insurgency to civilian governance, amid ongoing challenges of legitimacy and endemic graft in post-Assad Syria.
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow for the first time since Bashar al-Assad's ousting, signaling a pragmatic shift in relations. They discussed Russia's continued military access to Syria, Syria's desire to restore diplomatic ties, and regional stability, while tensions remain over Assad's potential extradition for war crimes.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss regional and international issues, including Syria-Russia cooperation and the potential handover of Bashar al-Assad for trial, marking his first visit to Russia since Assad's ousting.
Syrian President Sharaa has achieved diplomatic successes but faces significant internal challenges as sectarian tensions rise among minorities like Kurds, Druze, and Alawites, risking potential division of the country despite efforts to unify and stabilize Syria.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa indicated that Syria is close to reaching a security agreement with Israel, based on the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement, though he remains cautious about current conditions for peace. He also emphasized the importance of national unity and stability in Lebanon and Syria's internal regions.
The article discusses the tension among Syria's Kurds as a US envoy urges them to negotiate with Sharaa, highlighting the complex regional dynamics and the Kurds' cautious response to US diplomatic efforts.