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Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad received a visit of Russian President, Vladimir Putin in Damascus on Tuesday (7/1). The visit was carried out to hear military reports about the situation in various regions of Syria, which are projected to be potential places of conflict, following tensions between the United States and Iran. In his remarks, President Assad expressed his appreciation for Russia's assistance in the fight against terrorism and the restoration of a peaceful life in Syria.

"I congratulate the great achievements that have been realized over the past few years, helping the Syrian Arab military in the war against terrorism. Unsurprisingly, Russia had also succeeded in fighting NAZI terrorism a few decades ago and won the war. You have saved the world, including Europe. Today, we face similar terrorism, but the context is different. We must continue the war that is occurring in Syria, so that we can also save the world from the threat of terrorism,” said Assad.

Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin conveyed Russia's commitment to help restore Syria and guarantee the country's territorial integrity. In addition, he also conveyed a Christmas greeting coinciding with the Orthodox Christmas every January 7 to Russian troops serving in Syria. (HT. RifaíI)