Russian President Vladimir Putin met Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Moscow on Monday, the Kremlin said.
During the meeting, Putin congratulated Assad on his win in Syria's presidential election. He also said that foreign forces, which are being deployed in Syria without the United Nation's decision, are a hindrance for the country's consolidation, according to the readout of the meeting.
(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
