Putin invites Sudani to attend Russia-Arab summit Russian President Vladimir Putin officially invited Iraq to a Russia-Arab summit during a phone call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, with US airstrikes on Iran and Israel's military campaign in Gaza also featuring in the discussion. News
Erdogan tells Putin Ankara welcomes integration of SDF into Syrian military Turkey “backs the absorption of the so-called ‘Syrian Democratic Forces' into the central administration," in Damascus. News
Russia’s Putin holds phone call with Syria’s Sharaa Putin wished Sharaa success in “resolving the challenges facing the country's new leadership for the benefit of the Syrian people” News
Erdogan seeks friendlier ties with Syria Turkish President sees thaw in relations with Syria as vital to regional security. News
Egypt's Sisi congratulates Putin on election win Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi congratulated Russian conterpart Vladimir Putin Tuesday on his landslide re-election, his spokesman said. News
Putin visits Saudi Arabia, UAE on Middle East tour Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Saudi Arabia Wednesday after visiting the United Arab Emirates on the third trip he has taken outside the former Soviet Union since he invaded Ukraine. News