Putin, Syria and Russia

Syria’s leader, Russia’s Putin make first contact since al-Assad’s fall
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has spoken to Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such top-level contact since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Rebels led by al-Sharaa’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group ousted Moscow’s close ally in December after a lightning offensive,
Russia's Putin and Syria's Sharaa hold first call since Assad fall
Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa and Russia’s Vladimir Putin held their first phone call on Wednesday, which comes at an uncertain time for the former allies.
Russia's Putin holds phone call with Syria's Sharaa
Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Syria's interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
Putin has a 'constructive' conversation in first call with Syria's new leader, Kremlin says
Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday spoke to Syria's new leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such top-level contact since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad. The Kremlin said the “constructive and business-like” conversation touched upon “acute issues of practical cooperation in trade and economic,
Putin offers support to Syria's new leader in their first phone call
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke for the first time on Wednesday. The Kremlin said Putin spoke to al-Sharaa, who led the campaign to topple the regime of Bashar al-Assad in early December,
Putin Holds Call With New Leader of Syria, Kremlin Says
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa held their first phone call since the fall of Moscow-ally Bashar al-Assad last year, the Kremlin said Wednesday. Moscow has been keen to secure its two military bases in the war-torn country,
Russia's Putin backs Syria’s ‘territorial integrity’ in first call with new leader after Assad’s ouster
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday ( Feb 12), marking their first contact since the fall of Moscow-ally Bashar al-Assad last year. The Kremlin stated that Putin wished Sharaa success in leading Syria and emphasised Russia’s support for the country’s “territorial integrity.
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The arrival of the first top Russian diplomat in Damascus since Bashar al-Assad’s fall kicks off negotiations over the ...
Syria says it is seeking 'clear policy' from Russia and Iran
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Putin Engages in First Diplomatic Call with Syria’s Interim Leader Since Assad’s Ouster
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, reaffirming commitment to Syria's ...