Syrian president visits Putin, signaling shift in Russia's regional interests

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, signaling a shift in regional dynamics. This meeting is significant given Russia's past military intervention to support Bashar al-Assad, whom al-Sharaa's former group aimed to overthrow. Russia is now pragmatically seeking to preserve its interests in Syria. Syria needs military and reconstruction aid, and while closer ties with Moscow have risks, some observers believe Israel may favor continued Russian bases to counter Turkish influence.


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