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Syria Seeks Russia’s Support for Unity, Reconstruction in First Official Moscow Talks

Syria’s interim leadership pressed Russia for transitional justice measures after Moscow reaffirmed its support for national unity

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani attend a press conference following their talks in Moscow, Russia, July 31, 2025. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov/Pool
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani attends a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, July 31, 2025. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov/Pool
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani in Moscow, Russia, July 31, 2025. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov/Pool

Overview

  • The visit represents the inaugural meeting between Russia and Syria’s interim government since Bashar al-Assad’s removal
  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov promised to uphold Syria’s unity, territorial integrity and provide post-conflict reconstruction aid
  • Asaad al-Shibani urged Russia to back Damascus’ transitional justice process and to scrutinize legacy agreements signed under Assad
  • Syrian officials praised Moscow’s rejection of Israeli strikes and voiced concerns over Israeli interference in Syria’s internal disputes
  • Russia has maintained a military presence on Syria’s coast and reportedly resumed oil shipments to support the new administration