Putin and Assad Discuss Regional Escalation and Potential Turkey-Syria Reconciliation

Meeting in Moscow emphasizes the importance of addressing growing Middle East tensions and exploring diplomatic ties with Turkey.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad met in Moscow to discuss Middle East tensions.
Both leaders acknowledged the escalating conflicts in the region, with direct implications for Syria.
The meeting highlighted the possibility of normalizing relations between Syria and Turkey, a move supported by Russia.
Putin emphasized Russia's role in stabilizing Syria and maintaining its military presence there.
The talks come amid broader geopolitical maneuvers involving Russia, Turkey, and Iran.