Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Moscow on January 28, 2026, discussing Russia's continued military presence at key bases like Hmeimim and Tartus amid Syria's post-Assad stabilization.


Putin Meets Al-Sharaa: Russia Aims To Retain Hmeimim And Tartous Bases

Sharaa has toured capitals from the Gulf to Europe to Washington since his Islamist alliance toppled Assad on December 8 last year, ending more than half a century of the family's iron-fisted rule.

Syria: Ahmed al-Sharaa wins abroad, but must gain trust at home

Syrian President highlights Aleppo’s strategic and symbolic importance in shaping the country’s future. Addressing political, economic, and social aspects, the statement underscores Aleppo’s role in Syria’s recovery and development.


Syrian President Emphasises Aleppo's Role in Shaping Syria's Future

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, once known as al-Qaeda commander Abu Mohammad al-Julani, met US President Donald Trump at the White House. Once on America’s wanted list, Sharaa was delisted after Syria joined the anti-ISIS coalition, marking a dramatic diplomatic turnaround.

Trump jokes, laughs with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at White House but US embassy wants to 'STOP THIS TERRORIST'

Formerly affiliated with Al-Qaeda, Sharaa's group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), was itself only delisted as a terrorist group by Washington in July. Sharaa himself was taken off the list on Friday.



From blacklist to White House: Trump hosts Syria’s president Ahmed al-Sharaa for talks

Al-Sharaa’s trip, planned for November 10, will be first-ever visit by a Syrian president to the White House.

US-Syria Ties: President Ahmed Al-Sharaa To Visit White House on Monday 

Al-Sharaa’s trip, planned for November 10, will be first-ever visit by a Syrian president to the White House.


US-Syria Ties: President Ahmed Al-Sharaa To Visit White House on Monday

The United Nations Security Council has voted overwhelmingly to lift sanctions on Syria’s transitional President Ahmed Al Sharaa, ahead of his scheduled meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The resolution, backed by 14 members with China abstaining, removes travel bans, asset freezes, and arms embargoes related to terror sanctions.


UN Security Council removes sanctions on Syria's president 

Ahmed al-Sharaa, formerly al-Qaeda leader Abu Mohammad al-Julani, became Syria’s first president to address the UN in six decades after ousting Bashar al-Assad. Rebranding his group HTS, he seeks US sanction relief and international legitimacy, marking a historic shift in Syria’s leadership.

From al-Qaeda terrorist to 1st Syrian to address UNGA in 60 years: Who is Ahmed al-Sharaa?

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa is to visit Moscow next month, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced in Damascus.


Syrian President Al-Sharaa will take part in the Russia-Arab summit

The Israeli minister vowed that they will not stand idly by in the face of the "Islamist-Nazi terror regime of Al-Qaeda" in a suit and tie. After attacks on Druze, Israeli PM Netanyahu also ordered troops to immediately strike regime forces. 

'Terrorist, a barbaric murderer': Israeli minister calls to kill Syrian president amid attacks on Druze

From stepping into a mosque to meeting Syria's president who had his past in al-Qaeda, from business deals to Abraham Accords, here are the top highlights of US President Donald Trump's Middle East tour. World

Can Trump's Middle East tour be geopolitical shift for US? Top 6 takeaways from US president's major trip

World | Ahmed al-Sharaa might have rewritten Syria's contemporary history with that handshake with Donald Trump, president of United States, in Riyadh: here's his journey from Al-Qaeda terrorist to Syrian president

From al-Qaeda terrorist to Trump's 'tough attractive guy': Story of Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa

World | Donald Trump became the first US president in 25 years to meet a Syrian leader as he held a meeting with Ahmed al-Sharaa - the interim president of Syria

Donald Trump meets Ahmed al-Sharaa, becomes first US president to meet Syrian leader in 25 years: See pics

The Syrian president was accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad al-Shaibani, as they both played basketball. World | Trending

WATCH | Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa shows off basketball skills in viral video

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced on Sunday the formation of a committee to draft a constitutional declaration for the country's transition after the overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.

Syria: 7-member committee to draft transitional constitutional charter

Syria's interim president Ahmed Al-Sharaa is currently involved in shuttle diplomacy in West Asia. Syria's de facto ruler visited Türkiye and nations in the Gulf. In our next report, we ask: is Syria making gains from the shuttle diplomacy?

Is Syria making its place in the Arab, western world?

Ahmed al-Sharaa, the leader of the Syrian rebel group that overthrew Bashar al-Assad's government, was named head of a new interim government. Watch this report for more details!

Who is Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the interim president of Syria post-Assad's ouster?

Syria: Ahmed Al-Sharaa named as the President for transitional phase

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani met Syria's new ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, the latest European diplomat to visit the country since Bashar al-Assad's fall. Watch this report for more details!

Italy's foreign minister meets Syria's new leader in Damascus

Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, hosted high-level talks on Monday with Arab diplomats, including Jordan and Qatar, focusing on reconstruction and future cooperation. Watch in for more details!

Syrian Leader Al-Sharaa Holds Talks With Senior Arab Diplomats

Syria: Al-Sharaa Holds Bilateral With Qatari & Jordanian Envoys In Damascus

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Putin Meets Al-Sharaa: Russia Aims To Retain Hmeimim And Tartous Bases

Syria: Ahmed al-Sharaa wins abroad, but must gain trust at home

Syrian President Emphasises Aleppo's Role in Shaping Syria's Future

Trump jokes, laughs with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa but US embassy says...

From blacklist to White House: Trump hosts Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa for talks

US-Syria Ties: President Ahmed Al-Sharaa To Visit White House on Monday

US-Syria Ties: President Ahmed Al-Sharaa To Visit White House on Monday

US-Syria Ties: President Ahmed Al-Sharaa To Visit White House on Monday

UN Security Council removes sanctions on Syria's president

Former al-Qaeda terrorist, now Syrian president: Who is Ahmed al-Sharaa?

Syrian President Al-Sharaa will take part in the Russia-Arab summit

'Barbaric murderer': Israeli minister calls to kill Syrian president al-Sharaa

Can Trump's Middle East tour be geopolitical shift for US? Top 6 takeaways from US president's major trip

From al-Qaeda terrorist to Trump's 'tough attractive guy': Story of Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa

Donald Trump meets Ahmed al-Sharaa, becomes first US president to meet Syrian leader in 25 years: See pics

WATCH | Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa shows off basketball skills in viral video

Syria: 7-member committee to draft transitional constitutional charter

Is Syria making its place in the Arab, western world?

Who is Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the interim president of Syria post-Assad's ouster?

Syria: Ahmed Al-Sharaa named as the President for transitional phase

Italy's foreign minister meets Syria's new leader in Damascus

Syrian Leader Al-Sharaa Holds Talks With Senior Arab Diplomats

Syrian Leader Al-Sharaa Holds Talks With Senior Arab Diplomats

Syria: Al-Sharaa Holds Bilateral With Qatari & Jordanian Envoys In Damascus