In the wake of Bashar al-Assad’s resignation, the new Syrian leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani, has emphasized its desire to maintain strong relations with Russia. In a recent interview, al-Sharaa made it clear that Syria’s strategic interests align with Russia, and the new authorities seek to avoid conflicts with Moscow. Despite the shift in leadership, Syria aims to keep Russia’s military presence intact, underscoring the importance of preserving long-standing ties between the two nations.