Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Moscow on Thursday to discuss the rising tensions in the Middle East. A video released by the Kremlin press service showed the two leaders in conversation, but no further details were provided about their discussion.
Russia has been conducting a military campaign in Syria since September 2015, working alongside Iran to assist Assad’s government in battling armed opposition groups and regaining control over the country. The meeting between Putin and Assad comes at a critical time, with ongoing conflict in the region and international concerns about the future of Syria.
Putin expressed his concerns about the escalating tensions in the Middle East during the meeting, but did not reveal any specific plans or actions. The relationship between Russia and Syria has been crucial in shaping the outcome of the conflict, with Moscow providing military support to Assad’s regime.
The meeting between Putin and Assad highlights the close ties between Russia and Syria, and the ongoing cooperation between the two countries in the face of regional challenges. It remains to be seen how their discussions will impact the situation in Syria and the wider Middle East region in the coming months.
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