Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, as Russia seeks to secure the future of its remaining military bases in Syria.

The two leaders previously met in October, marking their first encounter since Sharaa's rebel forces toppled long-time Moscow ally Bashar al-Assad in 2024, adopting a conciliatory tone during discussions on regional stability.

However, Russia's continued sheltering of Assad and his wife remains a contentious issue, with Sharaa repeatedly pressing Moscow for their extradition, reflecting ongoing tensions despite diplomatic gestures between the two nations.

Sharaa has also strengthened ties with US President Donald Trump, who rece...