Syria's foreign minister said in Moscow on June 29 Russia had promised to send political, economic and military aid to his country, where the army is coming under some of the heaviest pressure since the start of the civil war.
Reuters: In Moscow, Syrian minister says Russia promises aid
A handout picture released by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on March 4, 2015 shows Syrian President Bashar al-Assad giving an interview to Portuguese broadcaster RTP in Damascus.
