Russian President Vladimir Putin commended Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa for advancing efforts to restore Syria’s territorial integrity following Syrian troops reclaiming territory from Kurdish forces. During their meeting in the Kremlin, Putin congratulated al-Sharaa on this progress. Al-Sharaa, visiting Russia for the second time since ousting Bashar al-Assad in 2024, expressed gratitude for Russia’s assistance in stabilizing Syria. Meanwhile, al-Sharaa spoke with US President Donald Trump to ensure a ceasefire continues between the Syrian government and US-backed forces.
