Reuters: Syria will reduce imports of Russian oil in order to lift…

Reuters: Syria will reduce imports of Russian oil in order to lift US sanctions.

Consensus

Syria has agreed to reduce its imports of Russian oil.
The reduction is part of negotiations with the United States.
The goal of the negotiations is to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
U.S. officials stated that reducing Russian oil imports would increase the chances of a quick and smooth removal of the designation.
Syria has expressed readiness for 'radical changes' and is actively seeking alternative oil suppliers.
Syria's dependence on Russian oil is due to existing sanctions that limit its ability to source oil from other countries.
Russia increased its oil exports to Syria by 75% this year, reaching approximately 60,000 barrels per day.

Syrian Airlines announced the resumption of air travel with Russia starting August 16, allowing passengers to book tickets online with direct payment. — vm
The reduction in oil imports was not explicitly stated as a preliminary condition for removing the sanctions. — vesti
The U.S. wants to weaken Russia's influence in the Middle East by pressuring Syria to reduce Russian oil imports. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
President Donald Trump announced a decision to remove Syria from the list after a 45-day review period. — kommersant