
5년 만에 시리아 투표권 복원…'알샤라 정권, 화학무기 전면 폐지에 건설적 협력'
화학무기금지기구(OPCW)가 바샤르 알아사드 정권 붕괴 후 시리아 상황 변화를 이유로 시리아의 투표권을 5년 만에 복원했다. 새 시리아 정부가 화학무기 전면 폐기에 건설적으로 협력하겠다는 의지를 보인 데 따른 결정이다.

화학무기금지기구(OPCW)가 바샤르 알아사드 정권 붕괴 후 시리아 상황 변화를 이유로 시리아의 투표권을 5년 만에 복원했다. 새 시리아 정부가 화학무기 전면 폐기에 건설적으로 협력하겠다는 의지를 보인 데 따른 결정이다.

Russia's permanent representative to the OPCW, Vladimir Tarabrin, stated that Russia expects a reaction from the organization and its member states regarding information provided about Ukraine's alleged use of toxic chemicals. Russia cited examples of smoke grenades with chloropicrin and a drone attack using the substance.

The OPCW reinstated Syria's voting rights after a "significant change in circumstances" since Bashar al-Assad's overthrow, noting "concrete steps" by the new authorities to dismantle banned chemical stockpiles.

The OPCW has reinstated Syria's voting rights, citing "concrete steps" taken by the new government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa to address past chemical weapons program issues since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in 2024. Actions include facilitating verification and destroying identified remnants.

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) reinstated Syria's voting rights, five years after they were stripped under Bashar Assad, citing the new Syrian authorities' commitment to fulfilling chemical weapons obligations and cooperation with the watchdog.

The OPCW Executive Council reinstated Syria's rights and privileges under the CWC, suspended since 2021. The decision, co-sponsored by 67 signatories, acknowledges Syria's commitment and progress in resolving its chemical dossier.

Russian media highlighted a call between Trump and Putin amidst Ukraine conflict and NATO summit, a failure to restore dialogue at the OPCW, and US troops assisting Venezuela after an earthquake. Record yuan exchange trade and an OPEC+ production hike were also noted.

The OPCW announced Syria handed over 34 boxes of documents for analysis. The UN Security Council discussed Syria's chemical weapons file, with officials praising current Syrian government cooperation while expressing concern over potential undeclared past stockpiles.

Die OPCW hat in Syrien verbliebene Chemiewaffenbestände entdeckt, darunter Kampfmittel ähnlich denen, die in Angriffen 2013 und 2017 eingesetzt wurden. Es gibt über 100 Lagerstätten, und 18 Personen wurden wegen Verbindung zum Programm festgenommen.

Russian Ambassador Vladimir Tarabrin claims Ukraine is producing chemical weapons and accuses Western nations of ignoring evidence. Meanwhile, Russia is in talks for an OPCW expert visit to verify its claims.

According to the statement, the Russian Permanent Mission to the OPCW has repeatedly pointed out that the secretariat has lost its independence

Russia's permanent representative to the OPCW, Vladimir Tarabrin, has criticized Western nations for allegedly turning the organization into an arena for political confrontation, warning that such actions undermine its global authority.

Russia's Ambassador to The Hague Vladimir Tarabrin says Moscow is holding intensive consultations with the OPCW Technical Secretariat to coordinate a potential visit by chemical weapons experts to Russia. The diplomat said Russia is providing detailed explanations in response to clarifying questions and expects OPCW experts will visit to verify information and compile a professional report.