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Middle EastPublished: 5 August 2026 at 05:56

Syrian Officials Reportedly Pledge to Significantly Cut Russian Oil Imports

Syrian officials have reportedly assured the United States that the country is ready to significantly reduce Russian oil imports, Reuters reports, citing three sources. The commitment emerged during talks about removing Syria from Washington's list of state sponsors of terrorism.

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Syrian officials have told the United States that Syria is prepared to significantly reduce oil imports from Russia, according to the Reuters news agency, which cited three sources. The pledge was made during discussions concerning Syria's potential removal from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism.

The United States imposes sanctions on countries on this list. In the context of negotiations over delisting Syria, the officials reportedly expressed readiness to cut Russian oil imports considerably. Reuters based its report on information from three sources.

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