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Russia or the US? Post-Assad Syria tries to keep both powers in play – analysis

by | Sep 20, 2026 | JPost | 0 comments

A Syrian rebel fighter (C) looks on as he stands at an inspection checkpoint for incoming vehicles before a Russian flag and Russian soldiers behind manning the entrance of the Russian-leased Syrian military base of Hmeimim in Latakia province in western Syria on December 29, 2024. (photo credit: AAREF WATAD/AFP via Getty Images)
As Russian ships resupply Moscow’s remaining military presence and US companies arrive seeking investment opportunities, Damascus is trying to build ties with Washington without abandoning Moscow.