ISTANBUL
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa will discuss the situation surrounding Moscow’s military bases in Syria during an upcoming meeting in Moscow.
“It's obvious that this will be touched upon one way or another during the conversation. Yes, this can be expected,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters at a press briefing.
Peskov went on to say that a press conference is not scheduled following the talks in the Russian capital.
The Kremlin announced the talks in an earlier statement, saying the two presidents will discuss the current state and future prospects of bilateral relations, including trade and economy, as well as "recent developments in the Middle East."
Sharaa arrived in Moscow earlier Wednesday, according to Syrian local media, in what is his first official visit to Russia since assuming office in December 2024.
Moscow has two military facilities in Syria, namely a naval base in Tartus and an air base at Hmeimim, both of which are located on the country’s Mediterranean coast.