ALBAWABA - This was the first direct communication between Syrian President Ahmad Shar'a and Russian President Vladimir Putin since Shar'a assumed power after Bashar al-Assad was overthrown. The conversation demonstrated Russia's commitment to stability in the war-torn nation and its continued engagement with Syria's new government. Russia reiterated its steadfast support for Syria's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity during the conversation, which centered on the present state of affairs in ...