Syria’s interim president visits Putin in Moscow for first meeting since fall of Assad regime

Sharaa, travelled to Moscow for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, in the first face-to-face contact the pair have had.

Syria’s New Leaders Are Talking to a Former Enemy: Russia

President Ahmed al-Shara is making his first trip to Moscow, which backed the regime his rebels overthrew. Both sides have reasons to put the past aside.
Anadolu Agency

Russia, Syria discuss military facilities, cooperation in oil, energy sectors

Moscow, Damascus set to deepen cooperation on energy and reconstruction following meeting of leaders, says Alexander Novak - Anadolu Ajansı
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Russia Sidelined In New Middle East After Trump’s Israel-Gaza Deal

In late 2015, the Kremlin achieved a key victory when it launched a military intervention in Syria to rescue then-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime and enshrine its role as a leading player in the Middle East.

Putin Welcomes the New Syrian Leader While Still Harboring the Old One

The meeting in Moscow between President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and President Ahmed al-Shara of Syria showcased the adaptability of two leaders once at odds.
Anadolu Agency

Syrian president says Assad to be held accountable without entering into conflict with Russia

We will use all legal means possible to demand that Bashar al-Assad be brought to justice,’ Ahmad al-Sharaa tells CBS News - Anadolu Ajansı

Tomahawk missiles successfully hit Russian air defence in Syria in 2017-2018 – Ukraine's anti-disinformation centre

US long-range Tomahawk missiles successfully struck Russian air defence targets during operations in Syria in 2017-2018, according to Andrii Kovalenko, Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine.
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