Syria Maintains Military Links with Russia Amid Uncertainty over US Support (legrandcontinent.eu)

• Russia resupplied Hmeimim base via the US-sanctioned cargo ship Sparta.
• Al-Sharaa requested US sanctions relief in a phone call with Trump.
• Syria hedges between Russia and the West amid uncertain US support.

"Syria has allowed Russia to resupply its Hmeimim air base, the first such delivery since December 2024. The cargo ship Sparta, under US sanctions, transported military equipment from Saint Petersburg to Tartous, escorted by Russian warships. The move signals Moscow's continued presence despite the fall of Assad. Syrian leader al-Charaa balances relations with Russia and the West, seeking US sanctions relief during a phone call with Trump."