Why is Syria's president in Russia?

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Syria's president visits Russia to discuss rebuilding Syria, review previous agreements, and maintain Russia's military presence. The visit marks a shift in relations as both sides seek cooperation, with unresolved issues including Russia's control of military bases and Syria's request for Assad's extradition.

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Syrian president visits Russia for first time since power change

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Ahmed al-Sharar visits Moscow for the first time since becoming Syria's president. 11s
Al-Sharar's forces overthrew former president Bashar al-Assad, a Kremlin ally. 18s
Syria and Russia are now seeking to rebuild ties despite past hostilities. 52s
Talks include reviewing old agreements and Russia's military bases in Syria. 1m 11s
Syria wants Assad extradited, but Russia is unlikely to comply. 1m 44s

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Syrian president visits Russia for first time since power change

France 24

12 hours ago

Syrian president visits Russia for first time since power change

Damascus now sees Moscow as a useful card in rebuilding Syria and Russia itself is looking to preserve ties.

France 24

12 hours ago

Syrian president visits Russia for first time since power change

Putin reaffirmed support for Syria's unity and proposed reviewing old agreements signed with Assad's regime.

France 24

12 hours ago

Syrian president visits Russia for first time since power change

Key issues remain, especially Russia's control of the Tartus naval base and Hatmanmim air base in Syria.

France 24

12 hours ago

Syrian president visits Russia for first time since power change

Experts say Putin wants a deal, continued Russian support, in exchange for keeping his military foothold.

Why is Syria's president in Russia?

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