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Head of Syrian Regime Bashar Assad shakes hands with Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu in Damascus, Syria, Saturday, June 18, 2016. AP


Shoigu to Damascus with Messages from Moscow

Shoigu to Damascus with Messages from Moscow

by | Jun 20, 2016 | Middle East

Moscow-Russian Minister of Defense Sergey Shoigu’s unplanned visit to Syria on Saturday revealed the priorities of Russian policy in Syria. Shoigu inspected Hmeimim airbase then headed to Damascus to meet the head of the Syrian regime, Bashar Assad. Defense Ministry...