Syrian Interim President Seeks Extradition of Bashar al-Assad During Historic Moscow Visit

Oct 15, 2025 08:05 pm CST

Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Moscow to request Russia's extradition of former ruler Bashar al-Assad, who faces war crimes allegations. The diplomatic meeting with President Putin will also address bilateral relations, Russian military bases in Syria, and economic investments amid uncertain Russian-Syrian relations following Assad's December ouster.