Russia and Syria
Russia scores 52/100 toward Syria (neutrality or uncertainty), while Syria scores 38/100 back.
Russia toward Syria
Putin and Al-Sharaa held direct discussions on Russia-Syria relations, and Russia participates in quadrilateral talks including Syria, suggesting continued diplomatic engagement. However, Syria is signaling willingness to cut Russian oil imports and analysts call for Syria's broader break with Russia, indicating the relationship is shifting toward neutrality.
Syria toward Russia
Syria is reportedly telling the US it is willing to drastically reduce Russian oil imports, and analysts argue Syria's break with Russia must go beyond oil, signaling Syria's new leadership is distancing itself from Russia despite ongoing diplomatic contacts.
Recent coverage
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- Putin and Al-Sharaa discuss Russia-Syria relations - Qatar Tribune Google News: Qatar + Syria, 2026-08-27
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- Syria’s Break With Russia Must Go Beyond Oil - Foundation for Defense of Democracies Google News: Syria + United States, 2026-08-05
- EXCLUSIVE: Syria tells US it is willing to drastically drop Russian oil imports, sources say - reuters.com Google News: Syria + United States, 2026-08-04
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