Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the situation in Syria with the Iranian colleague Masud Cyzeshkian.
According to the Kremlin press service, the telephone conversation of the two leaders took place on Monday, December 2 at the initiative of the Iranian side.
“The main attention is paid to the aggravated atmosphere in the Syrian Arab Republic. The large-scale aggression of terrorist groups and gangs is regarded as aimed at undermining the sovereignty, political and socio-economic stability of the Syrian state. Unconditional support of the legitimate authorities of Syria to restore constitutional order and territorial integration is expressed Countries “- follows from the publication in the telegram channel.
The importance of coordination of efforts within the framework of the “Astana format” with the participation of Turkey is also emphasized.
The current issues of the development of Russian-Iranian cooperation in various fields were discussed, including taking into account the agreements of Vladimir Putin and Masuda Pesheshkin following the results of negotiations in Kazan on October 23, 2024. A plan for further contacts between the two leaders and at other levels is outlined.
In the provinces of Aleppo and Idlib in Syria, fierce clashes between the forces of the Assad regime and opposing the regime armed group are continuing for the sixth day.
On November 27, in the western part of the Aleppo province in the north of Syria there were clashes between the forces of the Assad regime and opposing the regime armed groups.
On November 27-28, armed groups rapidly advanced from the western regions of Aleppo to the center and on November 30 established control over the most part of the center.
November 30, armed formations took the city of Khan-Sheikhun and established control over the entire territory of Idlib.