Condolences to President of Syria Bashar al-Assad 2023-02-06 10:45:00 Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to President of the Syrian Arab Republic Bashar al-Assad in connection with the tragic consequences of the earthquake that struck northern Syria. The message reads in part: ”We share the sadness and pain of those who have lost their loved ones, hope for a speedy recovery of all those affected and are ready to provide the necessary assistance in the relief efforts following this disaster.“