The new leader of Syria offered Putin a deal that may not suit Israel

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has turned to Moscow for support in confronting Israel and assistance in rebuilding the country.

Visit to Moscow

Ahmed al-Sharaa, who recently visited Moscow, seeks to secure Russia’s support. He proposed relocating Russian military police to the Syrian-Israeli border to ensure security and deter Israeli strikes. Reuters sources confirm that this is one of the key goals of his visit.

The Syrian leader hopes to ease Israeli demands for expanding the demilitarized zone in southern Syria. The presence of Russian units, in his opinion, could become a stabilizing factor.

Negotiations with Russia

During a meeting with Vladimir Putin, existing agreements between Moscow and Damascus were discussed. Special attention was paid to the fate of Russian military facilities, including the Khmeimim base and the Tartus port.

For Russia, the Syrian direction remains an important element of geopolitical influence in the eastern Mediterranean. Al-Sharaa is counting on not only military but also political support from Moscow.

Security Issues

The Syrian side also seeks assistance in rebuilding the army. Two sources reported Damascus’s intention to ask Moscow to extradite former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, who is hiding on Russian territory.

Earlier, a court in Damascus issued an arrest warrant for Assad, which could lead to his international search through Interpol.

Complex diplomatic maneuvers continue, and the future of the region remains in the spotlight. The interaction between Moscow and Damascus is acquiring new shades, reflecting the dynamics of the modern world.