Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu Meets President Bashar Assad In Syria

RT: Russian defense minister meets Assad, inspects Khmeimim airbase in Syria

Russia’s Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has visited Syria where he met with President Bashar Assad and inspected the Khmeimim air base, the Russian military said on Saturday. Shoigu and Assad discussed military cooperation and fight against terrorism.

Shoigu has met with the Syrian leader upon the request of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Defense Ministry’s spokesman Major-General Igor Konashenkov said in a statement.

“Topical issues concerning military cooperation between the two countries’ defense ministries, as well as certain aspects of cooperation in the fight against terror groups that are active on Syrian territory, were discussed at the meeting,” Konashenkov said.

The minister inspected Russian Khmeimim air base in Latakia Province and also inspected the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system deployed there.

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WNU Editor: This visit sends a message to just about everyone .... and the message is that Russia is not going to abandon Syria. The above video is short .... but a must see for those who are Russian military watchers.

Hat Tip to RRH for this story.

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