Kaine Cautiously Backs Syria Shift but Urges Protection for Minorities

Senator Tim Kaine says developments in Syria appear to be “moving in the right direction,” but he still has concerns about how the new government treats ethnic minorities, including the Druze. Kaine said he would not have repealed sanctions outright, preferring a six-month pause to ensure protections are in place. He added that he supports giving Syria’s new leadership an opportunity to show it is opening a new chapter rather than remaining under the influence of Russia or Iran.