Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Syria's interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, the first direct communication between the two since Sharaa's forces overthrew Moscow's ally Bashar al-Assad in December.

Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa and Russia’s Vladimir Putin held their first phone call on Wednesday, which comes at an uncertain time for the former allies.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday, the Kremlin announced on Telegram.

Russian president reiterates readiness to help Syria in resolving social and economic problems - Anadolu Ajansı

Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday spoke to Syria's new leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such top-level contact since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad. The Kremlin said the “constructive and business-like” conversation touched upon “acute issues of practical cooperation in trade and economic,

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa held their first call since the fall of Bashar Al-Assad. Putin guaranteed Russia's support for Syrian unity and readiness to assist with socio-economic problems.

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday ( Feb 12), marking their first contact since the fall of Moscow-ally Bashar al-Assad last year. The Kremlin stated that Putin wished Sharaa success in leading Syria and emphasised Russia’s support for the country’s “territorial integrity.