Assad Flees as Syrian Regime Collapses After 50 Years
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The European Union's sanctions deal against Russia has collapsed due to a disagreement over a business loophole that allows EU companies to continue operations in Russia. Latvia and Lithuania vetoed the package, opposing the extension of this carveout. Meanwhile, Russia is adjusting its ruble regulations to maintain gas supplies to the EU, despite new U.S. sanctions on Gazprombank that could affect contracts with Hungary and Slovakia. Additionally, Lithuania's Foreign Minister expressed skepticism about China's potential role in mediating peace in Ukraine.
- EU welcomes collapse of Syrian regime as Assad flees POLITICO Europe
- Syrian government falls, ending 50-year rule of Assad family The Associated Press
- Syria war live news: Opposition groups say al-Assad rule is over Al Jazeera English
- Syria Live: Assad has left Syria, Russia says, as Damascus falls to rebels Reuters
- Syrian rebels say President Bashar al-Assad has fled Damascus USA TODAY
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