Because of Syria's solidarity with the Russian war on Ukraine and its recognition of the occupied areas as Russian lands,
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a decree imposing sanctions on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, 141 entities, and 300 individuals. The decree followed a proposal from the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.

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Edit |Anna Sam
Department of the world
March 19, 2023

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     Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a decree imposing sanctions on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, 141 entities, and 300 individuals. The decree followed a proposal from the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.

The decree also imposes sanctions on Syrian Prime Minister Hussein Arnous and Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal al-Miqdad. The duration of the sanctions is 10 years, and includes freezing assets, imposing restrictions on commercial operations, and suspending economic and financial obligations.

 

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Ukraine severed diplomatic relations with Syria in June after the latter recognized the areas occupied by Russia in eastern Ukraine.

On March 10, Zelensky imposed sanctions on 120 individuals - mostly Russian citizens - and 287 entities.