Russia Issued USD 700 Million Loan Schemes to Syria to the Advantage of Russian Oligarchs and Companies, Report Says

For the first time since the start of the conflict, leaked documents obtained by a U.S.-based magazine have confirmed that Russia has issued Syria two loans totalling USD 1 billion, which were then amended to USD 700 million. These loans are designed to benefit Russian oligarchs and state enterprises, several of which are sanctioned by the United States and the European Union.

Source: The Syria Report