Russia declares support for Assad as opposition seizes Aleppo, Idlib

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Russian President Vladimir Putin with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the Bocharov Ruchei residence in Sochi, Russia,[PHOTO: Mikhail Klimentyev, AP]

” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/easternherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Russian-President-Vladimir-Putin-with-Syrian-President-Bashar-al-Assad.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&quality=100&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/easternherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Russian-President-Vladimir-Putin-with-Syrian-President-Bashar-al-Assad.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&quality=100&ssl=1″>

Russian President Vladimir Putin with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the Bocharov Ruchei residence in Sochi, Russia,[PHOTO: Mikhail Klimentyev, AP]

” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/easternherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Russian-President-Vladimir-Putin-with-Syrian-President-Bashar-al-Assad.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&quality=100&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/easternherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Russian-President-Vladimir-Putin-with-Syrian-President-Bashar-al-Assad.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&quality=100&ssl=1″>Operations by armed opposition groups against Syria have been ongoing for a week. As the world’s eyes turn to Syria again, Russia has also announced its stance on the conflicts in the region. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, “Russia will continue to support Syrian President Bashar Assad.” Opposition groups in Syria launched a new operation […]

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