Ahmad al-Sharaa, the interim Syrian president, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss the restoration of relations between Syria and Russia, emphasizing the importance of stability for both Syria and the Middle East. Putin highlighted the long-standing diplomatic ties between the two countries, which date back over 80 years. Al-Sharaa mentioned the historical connection between Syria and Russia, noting that much of Syria's infrastructure was built and maintained by Russians. A Syrian official in Damascus indicated that al-Sharaa would request the extradition of Bashar al-Assad, who fled to Russia, to hold him accountable for war crimes. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)