Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with his Syrian counterpart Ahmad al-Sharaa in Moscow on Wednesday (28 January) to discuss the "transitional period" and regional developments, the Kremlin announced on Tuesday.
"The plan is to discuss the state and prospects for developing bilateral ties in various sectors, as well as the current situation in the Middle East," the Kremlin said in a statement regarding the meeting's agenda.
Though not explicitly mentioned in the Kremlin statement, the status of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad who is currently in Russia is expected to come up in discussions.
Russia's Tartus and Hmeimim bases in the Middle East countries will also potentially feature in any discussions between the two leaders.
The upcoming talks will take place during al-Sharaa's working visit to Russia, as the two leaders aim to address the trajectory of their bilateral relations and the ongoing restructuring of the Syrian state.
Wednesday's visit marks Al-Sharaa's second visit to Russia following an earlier trip in October 2025 where both sides met to 'reset' relations between the two countries.
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