EU's Kallas: No Place for Extremism, Russia, Iran in Syria's Future; EU Diplomat to Contact New Government
Dec 16, 2024, 04:05 PM
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has stated that extremism, Russia, and Iran should have no place in Syria's future following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. This statement was made after a meeting with European foreign ministers, where several emphasized that the elimination of Russian influence in Syria should be a condition for relations with any new Syrian leadership. Kallas also mentioned that she has instructed the EU's top diplomat in Syria to initiate contact with the new government in Damascus, signaling a potential shift in EU policy towards engaging with the new authorities.
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