Syria’s central bank flew cash to Moscow during the Syrian Civil War. The Assad regime deposited nearly $250 million in Russian banks. This move helped them avoid Western sanctions. Russia became Syria’s financial lifeline. The cash paid for essentials and military expenses. This revealed the deep financial ties between Syria and Russia. Syria’s central bank flew cash to Moscow during the Syrian Civil War. The Assad regime deposited nearly $250 million in Russian banks. This move helped them avoid Western sanctions. Russia became Syria’s financial lifeline. The cash paid for essentials and military expenses. This revealed the deep financial ties between Syria and Russia. Economic Times