Overview
- Kremlin officials say Vladimir Putin will meet Ahmed al-Sharaa in Moscow on Wednesday during the Syrian leader’s working visit.
- They plan to discuss the state and prospects of cooperation across various areas as well as the current situation in the Middle East, according to the Kremlin.
- This will be al-Sharaa’s second trip to Moscow in his current role, following Kremlin talks held in mid-October.
- During the October meeting, Putin emphasized support for Syrian interests while al-Sharaa voiced intent to restart the full spectrum of ties; the talks lasted about 2.5 hours and concluded with a working breakfast.
- Russia highlights longstanding ties with Syria, including its Tartus naval facility and Hmeimim Air Base, and previously noted that the bases’ future was discussed in earlier talks.