Syria’s president to meet with Putin in Moscow on Wednesday
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa will meet with Vladimir Putin in Moscow this Wednesday, marking his second visit to Russia since taking office after the removal of Bashar al-Assad.
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 06:10 | 27 January 2026
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa will meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, Syrian media reported Monday.
No details were revealed about the visit and no official statements have been released so far by Syrian or Russian authorities.
Al-Sharaa met with Putin in Moscow on Oct. 15 last year, marking his first visit to Russia since assuming office following the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad in late 2024.
Assad, Syria's leader for nearly 25 years, fled to Russia on Dec. 8, 2024, ending the Baath Party regime, which had been in power since 1963.
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