Syria has reportedly agreed to reduce its Russian crude oil imports as part of negotiations with the United States for sanctions relief. Russia remains Syria’s top supplier with approximately 60,000 barrels per day as of May 2026, representing a 75% year-over-year increase. The United States lifted broad sanctions on Syria in July 2025, though targeted sanctions on specific individuals and entities remain in place. This reduction would mark a significant shift in Syria’s post-Assad energy strategy, following the regime’s fall in December 2024. Economists have highlighted the country’s structural dependence on Russian crude as a major vulnerability.
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