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The Latest: Syria's Assad meets Russian envoy amid violence

BEIRUT – Syrian President Bashar Assad has met with visiting special envoy of his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.

 

The two discussed coordination between Damascus and Moscow in fighting insurgent groups in Syria.

 

Russia has been a main backer of Assad since Syria's seven-year conflict began, and in 2015 joined the war backing Syrian government forces.

 


פרסום ראשון: 02.22.18, 20:07