US Deputy National Security Advisor John Finer said US troops would remain in Syria to carry out an important mission. In an interview with Reuters, he stressed that the decision on the US presence in the region was not negotiable. "Our forces are in Syria for an important reason, and there is no bargaining over that," Finer said.

Finer said the current administration of President Joe Biden is actively working with President-elect Donald Trump's transition team to ensure policy continuity. Particular attention is being paid to the situation in Syria, where, according to Finer, for the first time in decades, residents have the opportunity to determine their own future and the country's leadership.

In the context of the change of power in Syria, Finer noted that the United States is carefully studying the actions of the groups responsible for the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

"We will be patient in making any decisions regarding the new Syrian leaders and will be guided solely by the facts," " he said, adding that Washington's policy toward these groups remains unchanged.

Finer also emphasized the strategic importance of Syria for the United States, noting that American policy in the region will continue to take into account the interests of all stakeholders.

"Washington has great interests in Syria, and we intend to express them to all parties involved in this process," - he said.

Experts note that Finer's statements reflect the US desire to maintain influence in the region, despite the complex geopolitical situation and possible changes in the approaches of the new Trump administration. The presence of American troops, as well as the declared readiness for dialogue with various parties to the conflict, underscore the importance of Syria for US strategic interests.