15.10.2025 19:10
The critical meeting between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Ahmed Shara has begun in Moscow. According to reports, Shara is expected to ask Putin for the return of the ousted leader Assad and all war criminals. Meanwhile, it has emerged that Bashar Assad is taking a city tour in Russia while the meeting is ongoing.
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Syrian President Ahmed Shara went to Moscow for official talks. In a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, Shara discussed bilateral relations and the future of Russian bases in Syria.
During the meeting at the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that they always prioritize the interests of the Syrian people. Addressing Shara, Putin stated, "Your parliamentary elections are a great success. This will strengthen the ties among all political forces in Syria."
Putin also indicated that they are ready for continued communication between the foreign ministries of the two countries.
SHARA: WE WILL STICK TO PAST AGREEMENTS
Syrian President Ahmed Shara expressed during the meeting that they respect all agreements made with Moscow in the past, stating, "We want to redefine our relations with Russia with a new understanding."
"THE RETURN OF ASSAD AND WAR CRIMINALS IS ON THE AGENDA"
The Syrian state news agency SANA announced that the purpose of Shara's visit was "regional issues concerning bilateral relations and common interests between the two countries."
However, a government official stated that there is a much more critical topic behind the scenes of the visit. According to the official, Shara will request from Putin the return of certain individuals, including the ousted leader Bashar Assad, who are in Russia on the grounds of having committed "war crimes."
The same source reported that the two leaders would also discuss the status of Russian bases in Syria, the rearmament program, and investment issues.
ASSAD WENT OUT FOR A WALK WHILE SHARA MET WITH PUTIN
While Syrian President Ahmed Shara and Russian President Vladimir Putin were having a meeting at the Kremlin, new information emerged regarding Syria's ousted leader Bashar Assad. It was learned that while Shara was meeting with Putin, Bashar Assad, who is living in Moscow as a refugee, went out for a city tour.
In footage sent by journalist Barış Yarkadaş from a friend in Russia, the Assad family was seen taking a city tour in Moscow. Sharing the footage with the note "Life is full of such interesting coincidences," Yarkadaş said, "While SHARA is meeting with Putin in Russia today, Assad is also on a city tour with his family and wife."
ASSAD FLED TO RUSSIA
The former president of Syria, Assad, was overthrown by anti-regime forces on December 8, 2024, and subsequently fled to Russia.
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