Syrian Interim President Meets Putin in Moscow to Redefine Ties and Request Assad Handover
Syria's interim president, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, their first encounter since the Assad regime's fall, aiming to redefine bilateral relations and request al-Assad's handover.
Syria's Sharaa meets Putin in Moscow
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Overview
- Syria's interim president, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, held his first face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow following the fall of the Assad regime.
- The primary objective of Al-Sharaa's visit was to redefine and strengthen Syria's relationship with Moscow, seeking a new era of bilateral cooperation.
- During the discussions, Al-Sharaa intended to formally request that Russia hand over former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
- President Putin acknowledged the long-standing "special relations" and "exceptionally friendly" ties between Russia and Syria, emphasizing a focus on the Syrian people's interests.
- This significant bilateral meeting in Moscow brought together Syria's new leadership and Russia, marking a pivotal moment in post-Assad Syrian-Russian relations.
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Ahmed Al-Sharaa is the interim president of Syria, currently leading the country following the fall of the Assad regime.
The main purpose of the visit was to redefine bilateral relations between Syria and Russia and to formally request Russia to hand over former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Putin described the relationship as 'special relations' and 'exceptionally friendly,' emphasizing a focus on the interests of the Syrian people.
It marked a pivotal moment in post-Assad Syrian-Russian relations, bringing together Syria's new leadership and Russia to discuss a new era of bilateral cooperation.
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