<h1>International donors pledge billions to support Syria's new leadership and peaceful transition after Assad's ouster.</h1> International donors convened in Brussels to support Syria's new leadership following the ouster of President Bashar Assad. The meeting, chaired by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, aimed to encourage a peaceful political transition. The EU pledged nearly 2.5 billion euros for 2025-2026, urging other donors to contribute. Despite security concerns and economic challenges, the interim government, led by former HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, seeks to stabilize the country. The EU has eased some sanctions but remains cautious, emphasizing the need for a peaceful transition and respect for human rights. Germany pledged 300 million euros to assist with humanitarian needs.