he was in moscow on tuesday meeting with the russian counter parts, i suppose, vladimir putin, discussing questions, this according to to the kremlin spokesman, questions linked to the continuation of russia's military operation in syria. apparently the syrian president informed vladimir putin about the situation in his country, and of the plans of syrian government troops. now, of course, the troops of bashar al assad alongside iranian forces and fighters of the he is bylaw have been trying to recapture lands taken by rebels over the last several years. that land defensive has been backed by escalating russian air strikes. russia has been playing the air force in that alliance, and it's that campaign that was discussed. they're calling it a campaign