Syrias interim president visits Putin in Moscow for first meeting since fall of Assad regime
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Syrian President Meets Putin in Historic Moscow Visit
Above: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia, on Oct. 15, 2025. Image copyright: Kremlin Press Service/Anadolu/Getty Images
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Narrative A
Al-Sharaa's Moscow visit represents a pragmatic diplomatic breakthrough that prioritizes Syria's reconstruction over past grievances. Putin's warm reception and commitment to strengthening ties shows Russia remains willing to work with Syria's new leadership. This meeting opens crucial pathways for economic cooperation and regional stability that war-torn Syria desperately needs.
Narrative B
Though it is understandable that Sharaa would meet Putin, it is still a sickening sight for the Syrian people. Russian warplanes committed regular massacres against Syrians across the country, most notably in Idlib. Indeed, Sharaa must be sensitive to the suffering of his people and ensure that Assad is extradited.
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