Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Bashar Assad with a victory in the presidential election in Syria.
In a congratulatory telegram, which was distributed by the Kremlin’s press service on Friday, the Russian leader noted the political authority of Assad and emphasized the readiness to continue to support the republic.
Putin also stressed that the Russian side intends to continue to provide all-effective support for Syrian partners in the fight against terrorism and extremism, as well as in promoting the process of political settlement and post-conflict recovery of the country. “
On Thursday, the Chairman of the People’s Council (parliament) Syria Hammuda Sabag announced that the victory in the election of the President of the Arab Republic, which was held on May 26, won Assad, who received support for 95.1% of voters. The term of presidential powers, according to the 2012 Constitution, is seven years. Previous elections took place in 2014, Assad was supported by 88.7% of voters.