Putin to host Syrian President al-Sharaa for talks on 'transitional period'

ISTANBUL

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with his Syrian counterpart Ahmad al-Sharaa in Moscow on Jan. 28 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 areas, as well as the current situation in the Middle East," the Kremlin said in a statement regarding the meeting's agenda.

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.