The Daily Populous Monday January 20th, 2025 night edition
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Syria's new administration has banned all Russian, Iranian, and Israeli goods from entering the country in a new decree issued by the country's finance minister on Jan. 17.

Any relevant goods discovered at land and sea border crossings will be confiscated, according to the ban, reported regional media outlets.

The decision came shortly after the country had restricted entry of Iranian and Israeli passport holders.

Ukraine has moved quickly to restore ties with Syria after rebels overthrew the Russia-backed regime of former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad on Dec. 8.

Under the previous regime, Russia had military bases in Syria that it used for operations in Africa and the Middle East.

Last month, Ukraine's foreign minister Andrii Sybiha visited Syria, marking the first official Ukrainian delegation to Syria in years. During the trip, he said he hoped to increase trade with Syria.

As the new Syrian government looks to establish itself and reset foreign relations with its former partners and adversaries, the trade ban may exacerbate tensions in the region and impact trade.

ImpossibleSir508 on January 19th, 2025 at 17:43 UTC »

For anyone wondering this leans to heavy Turkish influence in the new Syria. I hope that they can reconcile and integrate the SDF despite this but right now I’m concerned that the Turks will push the new government to violently suppress them instead of negotiating with them.

fleeyevegans on January 19th, 2025 at 17:13 UTC »

It seems like they want as little foreign influence but left Turkey off the list. Doesn't bode well for the Kurds.

steveplaysguitar on January 19th, 2025 at 17:06 UTC »

"Fuck ALL yall" - Syria