Chief diplomat: EU agrees to reduce sanctions on Syria after Assad’s downfall  

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** Eases Sanctions on **

The European Union has agreed to ease sanctions on Syria. This decision was made by EU foreign ministers on 27. The move comes after the regime, led by dictator Bashar -Assad, collapsed.

**Syria’s New **

forces took control of Damascus on 8, ending Assad’s rule after 24 years. As a result, there is growing support in Europe for working with Syria’s new leaders.

**Sanctions to Be Lifted**

The EU may lift sanctions related to energy and . However, restrictions on financial transactions are still being discussed. This decision shows that the EU wants to cooperate more with Syria’s new leadership.

**Syria Tries to Diversify**

Syria has taken steps to distance itself from Russia. The port of recently ended a 49-year deal with a Russian construction company. Ukraine is also engaging with Syria, and their foreign ministers have met to discuss common issues.

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