Putin hosts Assad in Moscow as Russia, Iran and China conduct Navy drill
The multi-day drill is an important symbol of China-Russia-Iran ties and how they could reshape the region.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reviews Russian honor guards as he walks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov upon his arrival at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow, Russia in this handout picture obtained by Reuters on March 14, 2023(photo credit: SANA/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
