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Assad Welcomes New Russian Bases in Syria, Recognizes Russian Annexations in Ukraine

March 16, 2023

By Democracy Now

HAVANA TIMES – In Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad to the Kremlin earlier today. Assad said he welcomed a Russian proposal to set up new military bases in Syria, and said Damascus had agreed to recognize Russia’s annexation claims over occupied parts of Ukraine.

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