Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday that he intends to meet with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during Assad’s visit to Moscow.
“I haven’t yet seen President Assad since his arrival in Moscow, but I plan to,” Putin said during his annual press conference, responding to a question from a U.S. journalist. “I will definitely speak with him.”
Assad’s visit to Moscow marks a significant moment in the ongoing relationship between Russia and Syria. Russia has been a key ally to Syria throughout the country’s civil war, providing military support to Assad’s government.
The planned meeting between the two leaders is expected to address bilateral relations and the situation in Syria. Details of the agenda have not been disclosed.
This development comes amid a backdrop of regional tensions and global diplomatic efforts to stabilize Syria after years of conflict.
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