Russia: Putin discusses "fighting terrorism" with Syrian FM Muallem

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem in the Kremlin in Moscow, Monday, to discuss the currently tense situation in Syria and ways to combat international terrorism. President Putin assured Muallem that Moscow is ready to do everything possible to support the Syrian government's efforts in the fight against terrorist groups such as the Islamic State (IS/ formerly ISIS/ISIL) adding "we can only fight terrorism and extremist radicalism effectively if all countries in the region united their efforts." All of the states in the region are keen to do so, Putin said. The Russian leader also pointed out that Russia is ready to coordinate a constructive dialogue between countries interested in in the fight against terror.