The Syrian President pointed to the development of relations with Russia based on strategic interests.

On October 15, Syrian President for the transitional period Ahmed al-Sharaa said in an interview with CBS that the country is developing relations with Russia and China based on its strategic interests.

"Syria has established calm relations with Russia and China today, based on strategic interests," he said.

According to the politician, the new Syrian authorities have received "positive signals" from these countries. Al-Sharaa added that Damascus' relations with Moscow do not contradict its interaction with the West, including the United States.

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The Kurds have already accused the new authorities in Damascus of violating the rights of citizens.

It became known yesterday that al-Sharaa plans to hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, October 15, during which cooperation between the two countries will be discussed. The conversation will take place in Moscow as part of the official visit of the Syrian leader. In addition, al-Sharaa plans to meet with representatives of the Syrian community in Russia.

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