Syrian leader meets Putin in Moscow with Russian military bases on agenda

Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa visited Moscow on Wednesday for the second time in less than four months, and Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasised his readiness to help the country rebuild its war-battered economy.
“I know that there is a lot that’s necessary to restore in Syria, and our economic operators, including the construction sector, are ready for this joint work,” Putin said.
The talks also were expected to focus on the future of Russian military bases in Syria, a key…