Syrian President visits Moscow to meet Putin

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Syria's new President Ahmed al-Shara is visiting Moscow to meet with Vladimir Putin, marking a significant shift after Russia backed the overthrown Assad regime. Al-Shara, who led the rebels that ousted Assad, has allowed Russia a limited presence in Syria following its withdrawal of most troops and abandonment of projects. This visit signifies a pragmatic approach by both leaders to address evolving regional dynamics and potential areas of cooperation despite their past adversarial roles.


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