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New Syrian leadership receives letter from Putin
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a letter to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, expressing his backing for efforts to restore stability in Syria following recent violence. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the message on Thursday, highlighting Putin’s support for swift actions to stabilize the country and preserve its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
Putin also reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to continuing practical cooperation with Syria on a range of bilateral issues to strengthen the traditionally friendly ties between the two nations.
The violence erupted in Syria’s Mediterranean coast in early March, where clashes occurred between new security forces and local militias, reportedly loyal to former President Bashar Assad. The unrest has been concentrated in Alawite-populated areas, where the Alawite Muslim minority, which Assad belongs to, is said to be staging an uprising. Hardline Islamists view Alawites negatively, considering them apostates.
As the situation worsened, Russia and the US jointly called for a closed UN Security Council meeting to discuss the killings of civilians, with reports suggesting over 1,500 deaths, mostly Alawites. Disturbing videos circulated online, allegedly showing security forces torturing and executing civilians.
The Syrian transitional government later declared the end of its military operations in the region and announced plans to target those supportive of the former regime, blaming them for the ongoing conflict.
The collapse of the Syrian government in late 2024, following a surprise militant offensive, led to the formation of new security forces. Russia, though providing asylum to Assad after his ouster, remains involved with Syria’s new leadership, continuing operations at Khmeimim Airbase and a support center in Tartus.
Putin also reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to continuing practical cooperation with Syria on a range of bilateral issues to strengthen the traditionally friendly ties between the two nations.
The violence erupted in Syria’s Mediterranean coast in early March, where clashes occurred between new security forces and local militias, reportedly loyal to former President Bashar Assad. The unrest has been concentrated in Alawite-populated areas, where the Alawite Muslim minority, which Assad belongs to, is said to be staging an uprising. Hardline Islamists view Alawites negatively, considering them apostates.
As the situation worsened, Russia and the US jointly called for a closed UN Security Council meeting to discuss the killings of civilians, with reports suggesting over 1,500 deaths, mostly Alawites. Disturbing videos circulated online, allegedly showing security forces torturing and executing civilians.
The Syrian transitional government later declared the end of its military operations in the region and announced plans to target those supportive of the former regime, blaming them for the ongoing conflict.
The collapse of the Syrian government in late 2024, following a surprise militant offensive, led to the formation of new security forces. Russia, though providing asylum to Assad after his ouster, remains involved with Syria’s new leadership, continuing operations at Khmeimim Airbase and a support center in Tartus.
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