Published June 20th, 2013 - 05:00 GMT Putin seemed to convince the rest of the G8 leaders that Assad is the best option. (AFP/Getty) Tags:JordaniansG8 LatestPopular UN lifts decade-long sanctions on Syria’s interim leaders Sudan’s al-Burhan vows to defeat Rapid Support Forces Border clashes erupt between Pakistan and Taliban forces as peace talks resume in Istanbul Israel launches new wave of airstrikes on southern Lebanon Hande Erçel and Metin Akdülger’s İki Dünya Bir Dilek poster released ahead of premiere Loading content ... Subscribe Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content Subscribe Now Subscribe Sign up to get Al Bawaba's exclusive celeb scoops and entertainment news