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Syria's Sharaa meets Putin in Moscow for first time since fall of Assad

Syria's Sharaa meets Putin in Moscow for first time since fall of Assad

Summary

Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's interim President, met with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss their countries' relations after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. Sharaa mentioned plans to maintain Russian military access in Syria and asked for Assad's extradition from Russia. Both leaders emphasized continuing their "special relationship," although some tensions remain.

Key Facts

  • Ahmed al-Sharaa is Syria's interim President, having replaced Bashar al-Assad.
  • Sharaa met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
  • They discussed continuing Syria's relationship with Russia, including military cooperation.
  • Sharaa expressed intentions to maintain Russian access to military bases in Syria.
  • Sharaa asked for Assad's extradition, but it's unlikely Russia will agree.
  • Russia supports Syria with food, medicine, and infrastructure repair.
  • Russia and Syria have a history of cooperation, despite being on opposing sides in the past.
  • Putin highlighted a "special relationship" between the two countries.
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